A smart plug can revolutionise your home’s power management, offering remote operation, compatibility with smart home assistants, and complete control over your electronics. However, the price tag of some top-tier brands can be somewhat daunting.
Luckily, there’s excellent, more affordable alternatives available – and one of the best is currently on sale. Amazon is offering a fantastic four-pack of the Tapo Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet for just £22.99, down from £39.99, a whopping 43 percent discount.
These plugs can easily connect to your Wi-Fi network, allowing you to control any device plugged into them directly from your phone – be it a phone charger, fan or light. This can be incredibly beneficial for reducing energy bills, establishing lighting routines or simply switching your appliances on and off as needed.
The Tapo Smart Plugs are straightforward to use – simply insert them into your existing sockets and go. Plus, their slim design ensures they don’t protrude excessively, reports the Express.
For enhanced connectivity, they’re compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Home, providing a truly integrated experience. And if you’re looking to spend less, a two-pack of these plugs is now priced at £15.99, reduced from £19.99.
One of the best features of the Tapo Smart Plugs is that they can save you money on your electricity bills. This savvy shopper said: Great money saving gadget! I recently purchased the 4 pack of Tapo Smart Plugs, and I glad I did! These smart plugs have been a game-changer in helping me save money on the spiraling cost of electricity by automatically turning off standby items that would otherwise be left on.”
The plug has garnered immense popularity, boasting a stellar 4.7-star average rating on Amazon from nearly 29,000 user reviews. Enthusiastic feedback includes one customer sharing: “I purchased this to be used in an outbuilding. I was concerned about the distance from my router, however it has connected and works perfectly. With the app, it makes it very easy to use. Highly recommend and I will be buying more.”
Another impressed user remarked: “These plugs are well made and easy to install. For something that is used daily, multiple times, it has zero issues.”
And yet another added their voice to the recommendations, saying: “These were simple to set up and were done within 15 mins. They connect well with Alexa and are easy to set up. Was a 4 pack as well which was value for money. Would highly recommend them.”
One customer did express frustration, stating: “To install it, it takes a bit of tinkering around two apps and a router restart. Fiddly at the best of times.”
However, this positive review was in stark contrast: “Had these for a while now but can’t fault them. Easy to set up, can add schedules, timers and even set up for of you go away, so they come on and off randomly as if someone is home. App very user friendly. Very happy with this purchase.”
These customers even noticed they had saved money on their electricity bills: “This WiFi plug means I can schedule through app and Alexa times for lamps on or off. Best of all I can attach it to TV to turn off and on but not left in stand by. It’s great and has lowered my energy bills too.”
“Fantastic product. Saved money on energy by switching appliances off when not used. Works great.”
For those considering different smart plug options, there’s no shortage of alternatives. Products like the Drayton Wiser 10A Smart Plug come with a heftier price tag of £43.49 at Screwfix for just one, while a three-pack of Hive Active 13A Smart Plugs is also on the pricier side at £84.96, available at Screwfix.
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