Whether you’re a smart device expert or a home automation newbie, smart plugs are a great addition to make your home more efficient.
A smart plug connects the plug to an app on your phone via Wi-Fi. The smart plug can then turn an appliance into a fully automated device you can control from your phone or with your voice.
Smart plugs don’t cost much and they’re easy to install. Just plug them into an outlet and you’re ready to go. Regardless of how you intend to use your smart plug, investing in this helpful technology is a wise move.
Check out these creative ways you can use smart plugs around the house to save money and make your life easier.
- Charge multiple types of devices
Whether you have a two-prong, three-prong or USB plug at the end of a cord, smart plugs can handle them all. Smart plugs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, some ideal for space-saving situations and others fully equipped to handle a variety of appliances and devices.
- Pinpoint energy-wasting appliances
Want to know exactly how much it costs to run your appliances and devices? Smart plugs can track how much electricity your appliances use, helping you determine if it’s time to upgrade to a more efficient model.
- Connect with other smart devices
You can get the most out of your smart plug and control your devices from anywhere by connecting it with a smartphone app or a voice assistant like Amazon’s Alexa, Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant.
- Keep your home safe
Smart plugs can reduce the chance of electrical fires by automatically switching off appliances like space heaters and electric blankets. To ward off burglars, you can set timers for lights near windows to make it seem like your home is occupied when you’re away.
- Make holidays more jolly
Plug your festive light displays into a smart plug, so you can create a schedule and have them turn on and off at set times. Or, make Halloween a little spookier by turning lamps on and off through a connected smartphone app.