Six things you didn't know you could do with a smart Wi-Fi plug

ByOlivia Lipskipublished

There's a reason why so many of us are constantly swapping out devices for better, smarter ones that can be automated and used with voice assistants. But what if you could do all of that with your existing devices and transform ordinary kitchen appliances, lights, and fans into connected ones? The best smart Wi-Fi plugs will let you do that while also saving you some money at the end of the day. Smart plugs are some of the most affordable smart home products out there, and they're extremely easy to install. On top of making life easier, these are six unique ways a smart Wi-Fi plug can help you upgrade and automate your smart home.

1. A smart Wi-Fi plug makes existing devices compatible with voice assistants

Many of us already own a smart speaker such an Amazon Echo (4th Gen) or a Nest Audio, and while it's nice to use these solely for playing music or asking what the weather will be, they serve a much greater purpose than that. These speakers and their respective voice assistants are capable of automating your home and are compatible with a number of smart home devices such as smart light bulbs, smart thermostats, and more.

Make each device smarterTrack energy consumption, set schedules, and use Google Assistant or Alexa to operate your devices with this fantastic four-pack of smart plugs.

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