Brilliant originally brought HomeKit to its smart wall panels, which we reviewed and loved, but it never made it to the plug or switch.Those debuted at CES 2020 and promised HomeKit, but it wasn't ...

Smart plugs also are more likely to include the power-monitoring feature that in-wall switches don't have. To toggle a smart plug like this iDevices Switch, you have to either press the button on ...

5. Connect your outlet. Strip the ends of your wires clean to about ¾ on an inch and attach the black wire that goes to the light switch and a black jumper wire to the power source with a wire nut.

Finally, a smart wall plug with single outlet and physical power button is scheduled to sell for $25. Each of the new C by GE products will be HomeKit-enabled when they launch this spring.

Smart lighting is easy. Picking out the best smart lighting for your needs isn't. We show you when it’s best to choose smart bulbs, plugs, or in-wall switches.