Tapo’s smart plug works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. (Image: Amazon)
A smart plug can be a bit of a game-changer when it comes to powering your home – it can drag you forward into the future thanks to remote operation, smart home assistants and total control over your electronics. These can sometimes be a little off-puttingly expensive, though, if you look at some of the most premium brands out there.
Still, there are some great options that cost much, much less – and one of the very best is on sale right now. At Amazon, you can get a superb , for just £22.99 instead of £39.99, a massive 43% reduction. You can even apply a 6% voucher at checkout for even further savings – and if you wanted to spend a bit less, a two-pack of the plugs currently costs £15.99 (down from £19.99).
You can easily connect them to your Wi-Fi network and help you control whatever you plug them into directly from your phone – whether that’s something like a phone charger, a fan or lighting. This can be massively helpful for saving on energy bills, setting up lighting routines or even just turning your appliances on and off when you need to.
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They’re really simple – all you have to do is slot them into your existing plugs, and they’re slim enough to not stand out too much. For extra connectivity, they work with both Amazon Alexa and Google Home for a truly connected experience.
Loads of people have been loving the plug, too, with nearly 29,000 user reviews. Some of these are effusive, like one user who wrote: “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 user said: “These plugs are well made and easy to install. For something that is used daily, multiple times, it has zero issues.” A third added: “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.”
Tapo’s smart plug is a number one bestseller on Amazon. (Image: Amazon)
Others have been a little more critical, though. One unhappy customer said: “These worked brilliantly until we changed to full-fibre. Although the plugs still work with their scheduled pattern I now can’t connect to change them!” A different person griped: “To install it, it takes a bit of tinkering around two apps and a router restart. Fiddly at the best of times.”
If you want other smart plugs, there are plenty to choose from. For example, you could go for the , although at £43.49 for a single plug from Screwfix it’s more expensive. Similarly, Hive has an excellent , but at £84.96 it’s again really pricey at Screwfix.