If you're already all-in on Hue, on the other hand, we can't think of a better option. There are stacks of Wi-Fi plugs that can do a lot more for a lot less. This is great, but while it's more compact than some and, as you'd expect from Philips, impeccably well-engineered, we'd question why you'd spend on this if you were only going to use Bluetooth. Like all Hue products released after mid-2019, the Hue Smart Plug works fine without requiring a hub thanks to built-in Bluetooth. It's just a shame there's no energy usage monitoring like some of the other smart plugs on this list. It works almost instantly, and it was very reliable. Unfortunately, there's no IFTTT so it won't work with other smart devices like locks. You'll also be able to set schedules and routines to have them switch on at certain times of day, at sunrise or sunset as well as when triggered by an Alexa-compatible motion sensor. Keeping things very basic, this simple white device lets you power devices on or off. If you use the Google Assistant, or if you have Apple HomeKit, you'll want to look elsewhere as it doesn't support either of these. It doesn't require a hub and takes literally two minutes to set up. "The Amazon Smart Plug will turn any device smart - that can be anything from lamps to appliances and coffee machines." – T3's Amazon Smart Plug review (opens in new tab)ĭesigned to be used with the Amazon Alexa ecosystem, the Amazon Smart Plug can be controlled using voice commands or through the Alexa app. This Kasa Mini plug is already very cheap, but look at TP-Link's Tapo line if you want to save even more the company seems to split its smart home line in two, with Kasa being the more premium of the pair. If you've got the right TP-Link accessory, you can get the HS105 smart plug to work with a motion sensor as well. There's also the option to set a simple timer: when it elapses, the plug will turn either on or off depending on your requirements. Using the app, you can have the plug turn on and off based on a regular schedule or do it manually. You don't get any energy monitoring here, but you can see how long the plug has been active, and it works with Alexa, Google Home and (unusually) Cortana. Setup is as simple as plugging it in, and it's small and discreet enough not to mess up the aesthetics of your kitchen or your den. The TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini (HS105) brings you almost everything you could want from a smart plug, and it's accompanied by a polished app too.
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