When I first began testing early smart plugs, they had limited on/off functionality and often clunky apps. Today’s smart plugs are another beast. They’re compact and easy to setup, with features like scheduling, advanced home routines or energy management. Today smart plugs are one of the most versatile, useful gadgets you can add to your home.
My CNET colleagues and I have turned everyday appliances — such as old coffee makers and living room lamps — into smart devices we can control from our phones,…

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