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The smart home is getting smarter, but two areas that are often overlooked are the humble power outlet and light switch.There are plenty of
energy savings to be had by investing in a smart plug and/or smart switch
what are the plugs and switches that are worth flipping out over We've gathered up a guide to show you the light to the best smart plugs and
that all have passed muster
Electrical ration: 120V/15A/60Hz/1800WFeatures energy monitoringGood smart home integrationApp is poorly designedThe Belkin WeMo Insight is
Well, it's not exactly "little" considering it's bigger than it looks in the pictures, so be prepared for a bulkier plug that covers the top
outlet if you place it on the bottom one (the same isn't true if you reverse the order).That said, we consider the Belkin WeMo Insight Smart
Plug to be the best light switch on the market
We like that it gives insights into your energy usage, and it gives you estimates on how much you're spending on energy, too
that you do most of your work with the WeMo Insight in the app, and the app leaves a lot to be desired
Yes, you can turn off and on devices from the app home screen, but once you start going deeper, you run into trouble
Belkin WeMo Insight Smart Plug reviewiDevices Switch Wi-Fi Smart PlugAn inexpensive switch ideal for your HomeKit-connected abodeDimensions:
1.65" x 2.71" x 1.57" (42 x 69 x 40mm) | Weight: 3.3 ounces | Power input: 120 VAC, 60HzWorks well with HomeKitHas a night lightNeeds more
integrationThere's a reason this smart plug leads with an "i"; it's built to work predominately with devices in the Apple ecosystem and with
You can still use it with Android via an app, just know that HomeKit is clearly the favorite here.The iDevices Switch Wi-Fi Smart Plug does
converse with Alexa, so your Amazon Echo devices are compatible with this plug, too.All-in-all, this smart plug is well designed, easy to
use (especially within Apple's walls, naturally) and generally works like a charm
It's super easy to set up with your iPhone, and the app is great; you can use it to monitor your energy usage, broken down by day, week,
Switch Wi-Fi Smart Plug reviewTP-Link HS200 Smart Wi-Fi Light SwitchNever get up to turn on a light againDimensions: 5" x 3.3" x 1.5" ( 128
x 85 x 38mm ) | Weight: 133g | Maximum Power: 3.68KWEasy to installVery nice designIt's bigSure, you've decked out your home in smart led
bulbs, like the Philips Hue, but if these aren't connected to a smart switch, you lose connectivity if the lights aren't controlled with a
old-school switches end there
This switch taps into an app called Kasa, which is equally well-designed
From the app, you can create different scenes that turn on or off certain lights, or set lights to turn on when your home's motions sensors
connected creature, which is great if you're looking to take your home into the 21st century.Read our TP-Link HS200 Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch
reviewElgato Eve Energy Smart SwitchMake your 'dumb' appliances smart with this switchDimensions: 2.6" x 2.6" x 1.9" (US) / 72 x 72 x 71mm
(UK) | Wireless connection: Bluetooth Low EnergyExcellent energy monitoringApple HomeKit compatibleExpensiveBulkyIt's all about ease with
the Elagto Eve Energy Smart Switch
Installing and updating the switch is a snap; all you have to do is plug it into an existing outlet, then plug your appliance in.The switch
is compatible with Apple HomeKit, and, uniquely, it connects over Bluetooth, not your home's Wi-Fi
Despite this unconventional (in the smart plug/switch space) connection method, Bluetooth works perfectly well here.Like most smart plugs
and switches, Elgato's design is on the bigger side, though you can still access the top switch if you plug it into the bottom one
The app is easy to use as well and keeps tabs on your energy consumption, plus estimated cost of the energy your appliance is sucking
up.This isn't the most enthralling - or least expensive - smart switch on the market
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