The 8 Best Smart Plugs For Electronics Remotely
The 8 Best Smart Plugs For Electronics Remotely
A smart plug immediately ups the ante on your connected home game. These products utilize the wonders of Wi-Fi to give you complete control over your plugged-in electronics, even when you're not at home. You can instantly turn them on and off, schedule their operation, and monitor their energy consumption.
You can control your connected power outlets by speaking to your preferred virtual assistant or by tapping on the screen of your smartphone, tablet, or, in some cases, smartwatch. To determine the best products in each category, we spent several weeks evaluating products from leading brands such as Wemo, TP-Link, Satechi, and Eve, to name a few.
Wemo Smart Plug
Belkin's Wemo smart plug is the best available today. It features a minimalist design, an incredibly small footprint that won't interfere with adjacent power outlets, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. Best of all, the handy gadget comes at an affordable, impulse-buy price.
You can control the mini smart plug from anywhere, monitor the energy consumption of connected appliances, and program their schedules using the Wemo mobile app. We particularly enjoy the product's away mode, which randomly turns on and off lights and creates the illusion that you haven't left home.
Kasa Smart Plug Mini (KP115)
If you're not an Apple HomeKit user, TP-Kasa Link's Smart Plug Mini is an excellent, similarly priced alternative to the Wemo. The accessory is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, but not with Apple's Siri voice commands. As with its Belkin competitor, it features a compact design that won't obstruct vertical space in your power outlet.
Through a sleek mobile app with an intuitive interface, you can control the Kasa Smart Plug Mini and monitor the energy consumption of connected appliances. Additionally, it includes an Away mode for turning on lights randomly, as well as a convenient light indicator.
Wyze WLPP1CFH-1 Smart Plug
With a price tag just above $10, the Wyze smart plug is our most affordable recommendation. The product features a simple design and simple-to-use app controls. It also supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands.
Through the Wyze mobile app, users can group multiple plugs into distinct rooms and create custom schedules for connected appliances. On the other hand, a vacation mode will turn lights on and off randomly while you are away from home.
Wyze also offers bundles of multiple smart plugs, bringing the product's price down to under $10 per unit — an incredible value.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip
The TP-Link Kasa Smart power strip is an excellent choice for homes with a large number of plug-in devices. It features six independently controlled power outlets and a trio of USB ports for charging smaller devices.
The Kasa Smart power strip, like all TP-Link products, is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. It does not, however, support Apple HomeKit. Along with the ability to monitor the energy consumption of the devices it powers, the Kasa Smart power strip includes integrated surge protection.
Also, for half the price, a more compact Kasa Smart power strip with three outlets and two USB ports is available.
Wemo WSP090 Smart Outdoor Plug
If you're looking for a dependable smart plug to use in your garden, patio, or balcony, the Belkin Wemo WSP090 is your best option. The product is constructed of durable materials and features a pair of splashproof, weather-resistant power outlets. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, as well as Apple HomeKit.
The Wemo mobile app gives users complete control over the WSP090 power outlet, including the ability to create schedules and monitor the connected appliances' power consumption. Away mode, which is one of the reasons we chose the Wemo as our top pick, is also available on this model.
Eve Energy Strip
The Eve Energy Strip is without a doubt the best multi-outlet solution for Apple HomeKit users, and it is well worth the $100 price tag. The product features a premium aluminum housing and braided cable, as well as a trio of power outlets with ample space between them and individual hardware switches.
The accessory incorporates technology that safeguards connected appliances against overcurrents and power surges. Their energy consumption can be viewed via Eve's mobile app.
Amazon Smart Plug
Unsurprisingly, Amazon's smart plug is designed to integrate seamlessly with the company's virtual assistant, Alexa. The understated device is ridiculously simple to set up — simply plug it into a power outlet and Alexa will detect it automatically if it's online.
Once configured, you can use Alexa voice commands to control the Amazon smart plug. You can instruct the assistant to turn on or off a connected appliance or to include it in an existing routine involving lights and other devices.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP200 In-Wall Power Outlet
For the majority of consumers, the best smart in-wall outlet is the reasonably priced TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP200. As with the brand's smart plug and power strip previously mentioned, it supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant but not Apple HomeKit.
The device is controlled intricately via the Kasa Smart app and onboard manual switches. Because the KP200 is intended to replace a standard power outlet, professional installation is required.
