Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa, Certified for Humans device

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Note that a smart plug is adding an extra layer over the regular socket, and the bulk of some means they overlap two sockets on a multi-gang socket, for instance, or may not be suitable where space is cramped. Smart plugs with a scheduling feature let you turn on the lights before you get home from work or before guests arrive. Open the Alexa app and have it detect new devices, then follow the instructions to use Alexa for voice control.

The setup process varies depending on the brand, but it should be similar to adding a new device in the Alexa app.This will usually involve you pushing a physical button on your smart plug until it begins flashing.

And some smart plugs have two or three outlets, allowing you to control several devices at once from the same smart plug. The smart plug mini lives up to its name and is noticeably smaller than most here, so you can be sure it’ll only take up one socket in a power strip, for instance.

If you are not sure which app to download, your instructions should have information about which app to download. This means devices can be turned on and off when not at home, or by issuing a simple spoken command. 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.