The Best Smart Plugs In 2022

The Amazon Smart Plug is an easy, compact and affordable purchase. It comes with all Alexa features, including compatibility with regular programs, schedules, timers, and other advanced automation devices. With the Alexa app or one of the best Alexa speakers, you can control your Amazon smart plug from anywhere in your home.

We want the Amazon Smart Plugin to have a physical on/off button and an LED indicator to show its status. That way, if someone doesn't have access to your Alexa app or isn't familiar with your smart home devices, the connected device can still be controlled. However, we'd love it even more if this smart plug was compatible with voice assistants other than Alexa. It may be possible to add Google Assistant and Siri in the future, but that remains to be seen.

How to choose the best smart plugs for you

Before deciding which smart plug is right for you, there are a few things to consider.

1. Will this block my other outlet? Some modern plugs are larger than shown in the picture, so be sure to check and measure the size. Some are so large that they can block alternate exits. If you're looking for a smaller design, check out TP-Link's HS105, iHome ISP6X, and Belkin WeMo Mini. These designs are small enough not to block secondary exits.

2. Does it work with other Alexa? Smart connectivity and voice control are great features – there's nothing more convenient than asking Alexa to turn off the lights and let the rest of the tech do the rest. But if you don't have Alexa, make sure the smart light you're looking at can connect to options like Google Home. Some products like iHome can work with Apple Homekit.

3. Is the application valid? Less premium smart plugs come with less intuitive applications, making it difficult to plan and manage a smart plug. We've even come across apps that aren't fully translated into English. You might want to download the app for the smart plug before you buy to see what you're dealing with.

How we check the best smart home stores

Controlling the Smart Socket isn't as simple as plugging it in. Well, almost yes. In addition to understanding what the outlet is actually connected to, we record outlets in several situations:

Design: Can multiple plugs be connected to one socket? Are there physical switches or indicator lights?

Configuration: Ease of connecting the socket to the Wi-Fi network and the application.

Scheduling: How reliable is the scheduling function in the app?

Features: Are there any other features that set this fork apart from others?

Smart home connectivity: How many other smart home systems does the outlet work with? Alexa and Google Assistant should be available.

We review indoor and outdoor smart plugs to find the best one for every situation. If you're only interested in the latter, check out our list of the best outdoor smart plugs.

Interesting features

Power monitoring Some smart sockets record and display the device's power consumption on the phone. At the same time, you can see how much each device costs you every day, even in standby mode, and find ways to reduce costs and save money. Here are 12 tips to save on your energy bill.

Dimmer A dimmer setting is also available on some modern plugs, such as the Lutron Caseta Dimmer Plug mentioned above. This is a great feature if the smart plug is for lighting, as it gives you more control than just turning it on and off.

Timer/Scheduling Most smart plugs are equipped with a timer. Using this, you can schedule the device to turn on and off when you want it, which is great for turning on the lights when you're on vacation.

Creating Zones Some smart plugs can be connected to groups of smart plugs to create zones. Thanks to this, you can control several electrical outlets in one room at the same time, for example, you can turn off all the lights when you go to bed.

Connecting to other smart devices Some smart sockets can also connect and interact with other smart devices via IFTTT, which has its advantages. For example, if your smart doorbell detects a potential burglar or someone tries to pick your smart lock, you can set the smart plug to turn on the lights and show you are home.

Smart plugs can do a lot more than you think. Check out 10 things you didn't know you could do with smart plugs.

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