The Cheapest Smart Home Upgrade You Can Make
Smart plugs cost as little as $7 and instantly make any lamp, fan, coffee maker, or appliance voice-controlled and schedulable. They are the gateway drug of the smart home — and once you have one, you will want them in every room.
Amazon Smart Plug — Best for Alexa Homes
Amazon’s own smart plug is the easiest setup in the category — just say “Alexa, set up my device” and it configures itself. At under $25, it is the recommended starter plug for any Echo household.
Kasa Smart Plug EP25 — Best with Energy Monitoring
The Kasa EP25 tracks exactly how much electricity each device uses, so you can spot energy hogs and schedule them off automatically. Works with Alexa, Google, and SmartThings.
Wemo Mini Smart Plug — Best for Apple HomeKit
The Wemo Mini is the go-to HomeKit plug. It is compact, reliable, and integrates perfectly with Apple Home automations on iPhone and iPad.