The smart plug likely saved us $300–$500 of spoiled groceries and was a great band-aid fix until we finally got an electrician to replace the failing GFCI outlet a few weeks later.

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If you’ve got an existing smart home rig, motion sensors can be a useful addition to your setup. You can use them for all ...

This story is part of the 2023 Gear Patrol Tech Awards. To see the full list of winners, click here. Creating a smart home doesn’t have to be difficult. You can start with a smart speaker — which you ...