If you don’t have an outdoor plug socket, it's hard to appreciate the benefits they offer. But I can tell you, once I had one installed, I didn’t know how I managed without one. No more dragging cable ...

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a specialized model — which is where our hours of testing at CNET come in handy.

Meross offers a basic outdoor smart plug, but it features broad smart home support and is reliable enough given its very low price. Chinese brand Meross is pushing into the U.S. with a wide range of ...

Add Siri voice control to your outside spotlights with the Meross Smart WiFi Indoor/Outdoor Plug. It’s waterproof and actually offers two plugs, each separately controllable with Apple’s HomeKit.

Frequent disconnect issues keep this affordable outdoor switch from meriting a strong recommendation. Jasco’s Enbrighten Outdoor Plug-in Wi-Fi Smart Switch is a companion product to its recently ...