Smart Plugs

Are you looking for a smart way to control your appliances? Explore our collection of Smart Plugs to make your life more accessible than ever. Schedule your coffee machine to brew your morning cup when you wake up. Turn your room lights on with voice assistant or set them to away mode so they'll turn on at times to make it look like you're home when you are away. Likewise, you no longer need to stress whether you left the heater on. Check the app's status and turn off the Smart Plug with a single tap.  

What is a Smart Plug?

The Smart Plug is one of the best smart home devices thanks to its versatility. When paired with a compatible home assistant, it will give you control over the power flow to plug-in devices through an app or your voice. For instance, you can turn off devices plugged into hard-to-reach wall outlets behind the furniture. You can schedule when you want your electrical appliances to turn on or off. The best smart plus monitors your energy consumption, so you can turn off appliances remotely, saving you on electricity bills.

Benefits of Smart Plugs You Might Need to Know  

Keep Your Home Safe and Secure: Connect lights and radio with your Smart Plugs and schedule them to turn on to give the impression somebody is still in while you are away from home.  

Remote Control Everything: Smart Plugs allow you to control your appliances from anywhere using a smartphone app. This comes in handy for switching off other devices with fiddly controls. You can also set schedules to turn on your electronics automatically. On cold nights when you are cosy, get up, relax, and tell Alexa to turn off the lights. Another best feature? Some apps allow you to group sockets to turn multiple devices on or off with a single action.

Reclaim Hard-to-reach Sockets: Whether it's up high, down low, or tucked behind a wardrobe, find a Smart Plug socket and control anything that's plugged in without having to move furniture or strain your back. Smart Plugs are also useful during the festive season—you can turn your tree lights on and off without leaving your seat.

Power Measurement and Cost Savings: The best Smart Plugs with energy monitoring capabilities allow you to track your devices' power consumption. Are you curious about the efficiency of your smart TV or the energy usage difference between a '3' and a '5' setting on your fridge's thermostat? Simply plug it in, fire up the app, and you're all set. Some Smart Plugs deliver detailed reports on energy usage so you can identify and reduce energy waste, potentially reducing your electricity bill.

Environmental Benefits: By minimising unnecessary energy consumption and optimising the use of your smart home devices, Smart Plugs help lower your carbon footprint, contributing to your sustainability practices.  

Buying the Best Smart Power Plugs for You

Before you decide which Smart Plug you should get, some key factors must be considered.

Will it block my other outlet? Some Smart Plugs can be bulkier than they appear online, so it's important to check and measure their dimensions beforehand.  

Will it work with more than Alexa? A Smart Plug should offer smart connectivity and voice control features, including compatibility with Alexa. However, if it does not support Alexa, ensure the smart switch you're looking at can connect to alternatives, such as Google Home or Apple Homekit.  

Is the app good to go? Affordable Smart Plugs often come with less user-friendly companion apps, making scheduling and controlling your Smart Plug challenging. Some apps may not even be fully translated into English. To avoid hassles, download your intended Smart Plug app before purchasing and ensure it offers a user-friendly interface, easy device setup, custom automation, device sharing, away mode, and offline functionality.

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