Get Wired with these Smart Plugs

A smart home begins with smart plugs. Here are our favorites
Coffee maker connected to a smart plug.
Make your morning coffee with a simple voice command if you have the right smart plug. Amazon

With the growth of personal assistant devices, many people have begun to embrace the potential of a smart home, where countless things can be controlled by voice commands. Smart plugs offer a great opportunity for integrating technology into daily life by offering the capacity to control items with an on/off switch remotely. If you want to add one of these features to your home, here are a few that reached the top of our list.

Smart Plug, Gosund Mini WiFi Outlet Works with Alexa, Google Home, No Hub Required, Remote Control Your Home Appliances from Anywhere, ETL Certified,Only Supports 2.4GHz Network(4 Pieces)
Control your light switches or other appliances without any required hub installation. Gosund

These plugs require only a stable 2.4Hz network to optimally work. They are compatible with some of the most popular personal assistant devices – Amazon Alexa and Google Home – which makes them great choices for those who enjoy the conveniences of a smart home. Thanks to the timer, we also found a variety of other convenient uses for the plugs, including the ability to set a timer for a crockpot or coffee maker to turn on, allowing us to wake up or come downstairs to a delicious meal and fresh cup of coffee. Many people will also appreciate the ability to regulate their energy consumption with timers for appliances such as lamps or holiday lights.

Kasa Smart Plug, WiFi Outlet works with Alexa, Echo and Google Home, No Hub Required, Remote Control, 12 Amp, UL Certified, 2-Pack (HS103P2)
You can also set up “away” features to protect your home when you travel. Kasa

These plugs can be controlled through your voice, thanks to their integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, or through an app on your phone. This means that we were able to turn off lights while at work and turn on the coffee maker from the bed. The plugs require a 2.4Hz WiFi connection to work, but the setup is easily completed by plugging in the outlet and logging into the app to get everything connected. The app can help you monitor and control your energy usage. With this feature, the plugs will automatically turn on and off various preset appliances, such as the lights, to help the home look lived in.

Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa – A Certified for Humans Device
Trouble-free integration creates a stress-free experience of remote appliance control. Amazon

We found that this device lived up to its promise of being straightforward, simple, and usable without requiring patience or struggling. It could remotely or with voice activation turn on a variety of different appliances, including fans and lights. The plug itself has a compact design that is intended to keep the second outlet on the wall free, so that you can use a combination of smart plugs and standard plugs as needed. You do not need a smart home hub to take advantage of these opportunities, as the app will quickly integrate with other Amazon smart devices through the Alexa app. This outlet is designed only for indoor use.

Samsung SmartThings WiFi Plug for Smart Home
The included app can help users track their energy usage. Samsung

Appliances that come with on/off switches can work with his smart plug. It connects with an app, which allows for remote appliance control through phones and tablets, as well as the voice commands it can pick up through Bixby, Google, or Alexa. The plug has been designed to use just one outlet on the wall, which means that people can make the choice to stack the plugs for a more fully ‘smart’ experience or use a smart and typical outlet together. These plugs can make life considerably less complicated for anyone with mobility issues. These users can control several household features and appliances with their voice or the app.

Smart Plug Amysen - A Certified Compatible with Alexa, Echo & Google Home – Only WiFi 2.4G
Connects directly to WiFi, making setup and installation straightforward. Amysen

This smart plug immediately helped to make life more relaxed. Once installed, it can sync with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, allowing people to control devices plugged in with their voices. The plug connects directly to the WiFi, which means that we found setup and installation straightforward. The plugs also enhanced attempts to create safety and green precautions. With the ability to set timers on appliances, we could predetermine times to turn appliances on and off and avoid issues associated with overheating or overcharging. It also made it effortless to control energy consumption and only use what was needed. This plug works with a variety of household appliances such as coffee makers, toasters, or lights.