Above: The compact, HomeKit-enabled iHome iSP8 ($49.99) can be operated with voice commands to Siri and Alexa, and also comes with its own remote. And more and more of them can be operated by voice control, through Siri, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. Some have features such as energy monitors (which you can view on the app), night-lights, and chargers. But many smart plugs can be programmed to switch on and off at scheduled times. You generally can’t use a smart plug to do fancy stuff like dimming the lights or adjusting the temperature on a thermostat. (You’ll save on electrical bills by turning devices off when you don’t need them.) So you can, say, turn a fan on and off wirelessly with a single click on your smartphone. Then any appliance that’s plugged into it can be switched on and off from the app you’ve installed on your mobile device. You plug the smart plug into a regular wall outlet and click it on. Why would I want a smart plug?īecause it’s the cheapest and easiest way to automate almost any device in your home. It’s also available for $29.99 on Amazon. Above R: The Belkin WeMo Mini ($34.99), currently the Wirecutter’s top choice of smart plugs, is compact, inexpensive, and reliable it works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It’s also available for $47.55 on Amazon. Icon - Check Mark A check mark for checkbox buttons.Ībove L: Belkin’s Wemo Insight Smart Plug (currently $39.99 via Belkin) comes with energy-monitoring and other features. Icon - Twitter Twitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Pinterest Pinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - Instagram Instagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Facebook Facebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Email Used to indicate an emai action. Icon - Search Used to indicate a search action. Icon - Zoom In Used to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - Zoom Out Used to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Location Pin Used to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Dropdown Arrow Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Close Used to indicate a close action. Icon - Down Chevron Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Message The icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - External Link An icon we use to indicate a button link is external. ![]() Icon - Arrow Right An icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. Remodeling 101: The Small but Mighty Smart Plug - Remodelista Icon - Arrow Left An icon we use to indicate a rightwards action.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |