Best Smart Plugs Buying Guide: Welcome to Technika’s round-up of the top Smart Plugs you can buy in 2018. This buying guide is the result of many days of research, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more. See our top picks from brands like TP-Link and Wemo.
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TP-Link Smart Plug HS100, No Hub Required, Wi-Fi, Control your Devices from Anywhere (Works with Alexa and Google Assistant)
- Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
- CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE - Turn electronics on or off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app (Compatible w/ Android & iOS)
- VOICE CONTROL - Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana supported devices for a hands-free experience
- FLEXIBLE CONTROL - UL certified to switch up to 15A, for flexible control of a wide range of plug-in devices.
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TP-Link Smart Plug Mini HS105 KIT(2-Pack), No Hub Required, Wi-Fi, Control your Devices from Anywhere, Occupies Only One Socket (Works with Alexa and Google Assistant)
- Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
- CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE - Turn electronics on or off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app (Compatible w/ Android & iOS)
- VOICE CONTROL - Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana supported devices for a hands-free experience
- COMPACT DESIGN - Won't block the other wall outlet allowing two Smart Plugs to be installed side-by-side.
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Wemo Mini Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled (Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant)
- Control from anywhere. Plug in a Wemo Mini Smart Plug, download the free app, and control your lights and appliances from your phone and your voice through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Only needs Wi-Fi. No hub or subscription required.
- Compact size. Wemo Mini features a sleek new form-factor that allows you to stack two Mini Smart Plugs in the same outlet.
- Schedule automatically. Never come home to a dark house. Schedule the fan to turn on before you arrive. Sync lamps and devices to sunrise, sunset, or pre-set times automatically.
- Randomize Lights. The Mini Smart Plug protects your home better than a mechanical timer. "Away Mode" will turn your lights on and off randomly to make it look like you're home even when you're not.
Wemo Insight Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled, Control Your Lights, Appliances and Manage Energy Costs From Your Phone (Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant)
- Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
- Control from anywhere. Plug in a Wemo Insight Smart Plug, download the Wemo app, and control your lights and appliances right from your phone and even your voice through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. No hub or subscription required.
- Works with Voice. Wemo pairs with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control your home with the power of your voice.
- Monitor Energy Costs right from your phone or tablet. This Smart Plug provides real-time reports on how much energy your devices are consuming. Use the Smart Plug to monitor how much a space heater is costing you, or how much energy a particular room consumes.
Bestsellers in Home Automation Devices on Amazon
Best Seller No. 1
Philips Hue Smart Hub (Works with Alexa Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant)
- Add up to 50 Philips Hue lights of your choice with this ZigBee-controlled hub necessary for voice control with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Google Assistant
- The heart of your Philips Hue system, this hub also enables you to control all of your Philips Hue products via the Philips Hue app, even when you're away from home
- Enhance your Philips Hue system by setting timers and alarms, connecting to a variety of apps, dimming the lights and more (cannot be used with conventional dimmers)
- Easily expand your lighting system with accessories (sold separately), such as a Hue Dimmer Switch, Hue Tap, or Hue Motion Sensor. Pair it for automation with your existing Nest or SmartThings system.Control your lights by connecting the Hue Hub to your router with the included ethernet network cable. This box also includes one Philips Hue Hub, power adapter, manual, and two-year warranty
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Samsung SmartThings Smart Home Hub
- Your smart home needs a brain, so get started with a SmartThings Hub. It connects wirelessly with a wide range of smart devices and makes them work together
- Add smart devices and put your home to work. Choose from a wide range of compatible devices, including lights, speakers, locks, thermostats, sensors, and more
- Use the SmartThings app or Amazon Alexa to control your smart home. Teach your house new tricks by telling it what to do when you're asleep, awake, away, and back home
- Power: In-wall power adapter with about 10 hours of backup power from 4 AA batteries (included) Communication. Protocol: ZigBee, Z-Wave, IP. Range: 50-130 feet Operating Temperature: 41 to 95°F. Compatible Brands: Honeywell, Philips Hue, Kwikset
SaleBest Seller No. 3
Mini Smart Plug Outlet Works with Amazon Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT, No Hub Required, ETL and FCC Listed Wifi Enabled Remote Control Smart Socket by Gosund
- All Within Reach: Control your electrical items via your phone whenever and wherever you are after downloading the FREE APP(small space)as long as there is a 2.4g network.Ideal for someone who can not move around very well and needs easy access to turn on/off a device.
- Smart and Easier Life: By setting schedules and timers for the tamp, you can prepare a crock pot meal and get home with dinner's ready,10A and 1100W, turn off your nightstand light after sleeping. Please note that the plug is not suitable for the appliances whose power is more than 1100 watts (eg: air conditioner, microwave oven, induction cooker etc.)
- Forget to shut things down? Forget to turn on/off your tamp or fan? Worry about overcharging? Want to give the appearance of someone is home? Gosund Smart Plug can help you control your home appliances, eliminate wasteful standby power and reduce energy use, save on your electric bills and extend product life.
- Compatible with Many Third-Party Usages: Work with Amazon Alexa / Google Home / IFTTT; Compatible with Android 4.4. & iOS 8 above; Does not work with SmartThing, Homekit, Bluetooth. Only supports 2.4GHz network, does not support 5GHz, please kindly check your network is 2.4GHz before connecting the plug.
Best Seller No. 4
Smart Plug, 2 packs HAUSBELL Wi-Fi Plug with Countdown Function, Control your Devices from Anywhere, No Hub Required, Works with Alexa, UL Listed (SM-PW701U)
- Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
- Smart and easier life you can now walk into a brightly lit home after work with your favorite song playing and coffee maker working and never worry if you left the iron heater or hair strengthener on
- Trouble saving saves the trouble of having to plug and unplug your electric appliances a great assistant to the mobility impaired
- On Off Schedules and Timers devices should work for you whenever you want them to turn onoff your devices based on specific times you set
SaleBest Seller No. 5
Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App, Works with Alexa
- The most powerful and intuitive Harmony remote works with Alexa for voice control. All-in-one control of up to 15 home entertainment and connected home devices
- Full color touchscreen: Simply swipe and tap to control channels, movies, volume, 50 favorite channels and smart home devices like Philips Hue lights
- One-touch Activities: Touch an Activity like “Watch a Movie” to automatically power on and switch devices to the right settings; Compatible with Amazon's Alexa for easy voice integration and activation
- Harmony app: Turns iOS or Android smartphones or tablets into personal universal remote controls for the whole house
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