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.

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 ...

Budget smart home device manufacturer Wyze has developed a clever way to make your dumb outdoor lights smart: a lamp socket with a cable that connects to a Wyze Cam v3 security camera. The cable sends ...

Smart plugs serve a specific purpose, and an outdoor smart plug will make it so much easier when you need an outdoor connection regardless of the weather. They allow you to control old appliances ...

Be careful the next time you try to set up an outdoor socket – there are strict rules around where they can be placed. Otherwise, you risk creating a major fire hazard in your home. The rule is in ...