With the Help of This $20 Outlet Timer, I Didn’t Utter a Single Four-Letter Word While Setting Up the Christmas Lights

To be clear, the MyTouchSmart is not without its drawbacks. The screen doesn’t light up when you press the buttons, which has made seeing the time tough when I’ve been decorating after dusk. And there ...
Digital Trends

Guide to the best automated smart light switch timers

When you want to make your lights smarter without changing the bulbs, you’re likely looking at upgrading to a smart light switch. One of the more vital functions of a smart switch is its ability to ...
Rolling Stone

The Best Electrical Outlet Timers for Lights and Gadgets

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re away on vacation or you just installed ...
PC World

6 awesome Philips Hue smart light features you’re not using

The Philips Hue app has grown in complexity over the past several years, with more and more new features and settings being tucked into the user interface. That makes it all too easy to miss the ...
TechHive

6 ways to make the most of your Alexa timers

“Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes,” I say in the kitchen as I’m putting a pot of water on a burner, followed by “Alexa, set a timer for 20 minutes” as I pop some lasagne in the oven for reheating.