What Is a Smart Plug?
A smart plug can turn any standard electrical outlet into a smart home outlet.
You’ll place the plug into an electrical socket and then plug in whatever you’d like to automate. Some of the different options include lights, fans, and other small appliances.
Since the smart plug has a built-in source of electricity, there’s no need to worry about batteries or charging.
Small and unobtrusive, just plug it into a regular outlet. As a nice touch, the smart plug is small enough to keep a second outlet free. Or, you can even add two smart plugs to a two-duplex outlet.
On the side of the plug is a manual on/off switch. There is also a small LED on the front of the to let you know that the plug is receiving power from the outlet.
That feature is part of the Alexa Guard service that offers additional security options for a smart home.
Also to note is that the smart plug can’t be used outdoors and needs to connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network to operate.
Making the Most of Technology With a Smart Plug
It’s an inexpensive way to bring automation, scheduling, and more to many appliances you use on a daily basis at home.
