A smart plug will instantly step up your connected home game. Through the wonders of Wi-Fi, these products will give you full control over your plugged-in electronics, even while you're away from home. You can turn them on and off instantly, set a schedule for your appliances, and keep track of their energy consumption.
You can also control your connected power outlets with voice commands to your preferred virtual assistant or by simply tapping on the screen of your smartphone, tablet, and, in some cases, smartwatch. To determine the product category's finest offerings, we spent a couple of weeks scrutinizing products from leading brands like Wemo, TP-Link, Satechi, and Eve, to name a few.
We looked for products with onboard Wi-Fi that are capable of working with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, as well as Apple's HomeKit integration with support for Siri interactions. Setting up each product to work with your preferred assistant is easy — just visit their corresponding mobile app to get started. In addition to voice and app-enabled controls, all products we picked have built-in hardware switches for enabling and disabling their power outlets.
Today's top-rated smart plugs don't require a separate hub to deliver their functionality. Best of all, they are all priced well below $100. Read on to check out the nine best smart plugs worth buying today.
The Wemo smart plug by Belkin is the best out today. It has a minimalist design, an impressively compact footprint that won't block other power outlets, and the ability to work with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. Best of all, the nifty gadget has a low, impulse-buy price tag.
Thanks to the Wemo mobile app, you can control the mini smart plug from anywhere, monitor the energy use of the connected appliances, and set their schedules. We really like the product’s away mode, which randomly switches the lights on and off and creates the impression that you haven't left home.
TP-Link’s Kasa Smart Plug Mini is an excellent, just-as-affordable alternative to the Wemo, so long as you are not an Apple HomeKit user. The accessory is only compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, but not with Apple’s Siri. Like its rival from Belkin, it has a compact design that won’t block the vertical space in your power outlet.
You can control the Kasa Smart Plug Mini and monitor the energy consumption for the connected appliances via a sleek mobile app with an intuitive interface. It also features an Away mode for randomly switching on the lights, as well as a convenient light indicator.
With a price tag that’s just a tad above $10, the Wyze smart plug is the most affordable smart plug that we recommend. The product has an understated design and easy-to-use app controls. It’s compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, too.
Users can group multiple plugs into separate rooms, as well as set custom schedules for connected appliances via the Wyze mobile app. A vacation mode, on the other hand, will randomly power lights on and off when you are away from home.
The TP-Link Kasa Smart power strip is a great option for home offices with a lot of plug-in devices. It packs six individually controlled power outlets, as well as a trio of USB ports for charging smaller gadgets.
Like all TP-Link products, the Kasa Smart power strip is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. It lacks Apple HomeKit support, however. In addition to being capable of monitoring the energy consumption of the devices it powers, the Kasa Smart power strip has built-in surge protection.
Also, a more compact Kasa Smart power strip with three outlets and two USB ports is also available for half the price.
If you are looking for a dependable smart plug to use in a garden, a patio, or on a balcony, the Wemo WSP090 by Belkin is your best option. The product has a durable build and a duo of splashproof, weather-resistant power outlets. It has Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, as well as Apple HomeKit integration.
The Wemo mobile app gives users full control of the WSP090 power outlet, including the ability to set schedules and monitor the power usage of the connected appliances. Away mode — a feature that made the Wemo ur top pick — is also available on this model.
The Eve Energy Strip is hands-down the best multioutlet option for Apple HomeKit users and well worth its $100 price tag. The product’s aluminum housing and braided cable are of premium quality, and it has a trio of power outlets with ample space between them, as well as individual hardware switches.
The accessory has built-in tech to protect the connected appliances from overcurrents and power surges. You can view their power consumption via Eve's mobile app.
Unsurprisingly, Amazon's own smart plug is designed to deliver seamless integration with the tech giant's Alexa virtual assistant. The understated gadget is insanely easy to set up — all you need to do is plug it into a power outlet and Alexa will automatically detect it if it's online.
Once set up, you can control the Amazon smart plug with Alexa voice commands. You can ask the assistant to turn a connected appliance on or off or add it to an existing routine with lights and other devices.
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Best In-Wall Outlet
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP200 In-Wall Power Outlet
The reasonably priced TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP200 is the best smart in-wall outlet for most consumers. Like the brand’s smart plug and power strip that we already mentioned, it has Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant integration but no Apple HomeKit support.
The device has elaborate controls via the Kasa Smart app, as well as onboard manual switches. The KP200 is designed to replace a standard power outlet, so be mindful that professional installation is necessary.
This smart outlet by Satechi is another solid product for Apple HomeKit users. It has a duo of side-by-side power outlets and a surprisingly compact housing. We like that the device doesn’t block the second plug of a vertical wall outlet.
In addition to Siri voice commands via HomeKit, the device comes with Satechi Home app. The latter can control the connected appliances and also monitor their real-time power consumption.
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