Yideng WiFi Smart Plug with 2 USB Ports, Compatible with Alexa, Echo, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control Timer Socket USB Mains Charger Plug Extension for Home Office

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I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. A smart plug is a versatile and simple way to operate an electrical device or appliance remotely, acting as the medium between this and the power outlet to provide the connection to a smartphone, tablet or compatible voice assistant. Perhaps you want to be able to brew your coffee without having to get out of bed, or perhaps you’re forgetful and are looking for a way to switch your hair straighteners off after you’ve left the house. COUNTDOWN TIMER]: With the countdown timer feature, you can set your smart plug to turn on or off at a specific time. Most of these plugs also work with Google Assistant or Alexa, so once you set up the app and connect them to your preferred voice assistant, you may not need to use the app anymore.

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With a smart plug, you have the ability to turn it off while you're away and have peace of mind that your house is safe from the risk of fire and damage. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. They do this by allowing you to control the power supply to the appliance through an app on your smartphone.We also check which voice assistants each model integrates with and whether they integrate with Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri, and how effectively Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri respond to commands related to the smart plug.

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You can use one to turn on lights with an app or your voice, or monitor the power consumption of appliances, such as a fridge. Or how about realizing that you forgot to turn off the hall lights once you’ve snuggling down under the covers for the night. Check the reviews - Although the product might have hundreds or even thousands of glowing reviews, always read the negative ones, too.Smart plugs allow you to make appliances and devices in your home automated, more efficient, and tailored to your personal usage preferences. For Alexa and Google Assistant-based smart homes, this smart powerstrip is a worthy choice if you need several smart plugs in one location. That said, considering the cost of the WiZ Smart Plug, those are minor inconveniences (except for HomeKit users). We've noted which features each plug supports in the chart below to help you determine which one best fits your needs.