Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.

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[Hristo Borisov] shows us his clever home automation project, a nicely packaged WiFi switchable wall socket. The ESP8266 has continuously proven itself to be a home automation panacea. Since the ...

Smart home manufacturer Eve is showing off more Matter products in the runup to CES, including a couple of firsts for the brand: an in-wall and energy-monitoring smart outlet, plus a line of ...

Say you need a bright yard light way out in your yard or a remote outlet to power a pond pump or electric tools. The best way to get electrical power right where you need it is to run underground ...

When thinking about upgrading your lighting or outlets with smart home technology, smart light bulbs or plugs likely come to mind. Those are certainly useful smart devices, but a smart switch may ...