The rectangular Amazon smart plug works exclusively with Alexa, connects to your Wi-Fi, and schedules appliances, lights, and other devices to turn on and off on a schedule.
Add some intelligence to your outlets
If you’ve ever crawled into bed only to realize you forgot to turn off the living room lights, you need this Amazon smart plug. Smart plugs allow you to turn lights, fans, coffee makers, smart TVs, and anything else off and on using only your voice or an app.
The Amazon smart plug works with all Amazon Alexa devices. Once connected to Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Show 8, another Alexa hub, or your smartphone, you can take charge of any outlet through a touchscreen or by calling up Alexa.
The Amazon smart plug is rectangular and small enough that it won’t cover the second plug on any outlet. So, if you’re using it in the bedroom to keep your lights on a schedule, you can still use the second plug to power your Blink Mini indoor security camera or alarm clock.
While using the Amazon smart plug with an Alexa home hub will provide more hands-free functionality, it’s not required. Download and install the Alexa app on your smartphone, and you can still manually turn outlets on and off or schedule routines for smart bulbs, portable smart heaters, and appliances.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Compact design
- Ability to put outlets on a schedule
- Works with the Alexa app and Amazon smart home hubs
- Pairs with Alexa automatically
Cons
- Only works with Alexa
Is the Amazon smart plug the right pick for you?
If your smart home hub is an Apple TV, Apple HomePod, or Google Assistant device, this isn’t your best choice. It will still work in your home, but you’ll need to rely on the smartphone app instead of your hub to make changes and turn the power to the outlet on and off.
On the other hand, if you already have an Amazon hub or have been considering getting one, the Amazon smart plug is a reliable way to monitor your energy bills and take charge of your outlets hands-free.
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