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What does a Wi-Fi outlet do?

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What does a Wi-Fi outlet do?

What is a smart plug? Smart plugs are a simple way to automate the wired devices in your home. To set it up, all you have to do is plug it into an outlet and then connect it to your Wi-Fi network by following the directions in the compatible app on your phone or tablet.

What is a Wi-Fi outlet called?

Smart plugs use apps for remote control and scheduling. You can pick up a smart plug for under $30. Smart plugs (and smart outlets) can be compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and more smart home gadgets.

What is a smart plug Wi-Fi?

A smart plug is a power receptacle that plugs into a traditional electrical outlet and integrates it into your smart home network, allowing you to control whatever you plug into it from an app on your smartphone or with your voice through a virtual assistant.

Are smart plugs worth it?

Smart plugs create the ability to reduce energy use during times when energy going into devices in your home would be inherently wasted. For large houses or homes with children, a common source of energy waste comes from leaving the lights on when no one is home.

How much does a smart plug cost?

Amazon Smart Plug: A flagship for the brand, the Amazon smart plug costs $25 and only works with Amazon Alexa. While setup is easy, it isn’t as feature-rich as other models, which may be a deal breaker when you’re looking for a smart outlet.

Is a smart plug worth it?

Can I control an outlet with my phone?

You simply use the eFamilyCloud app (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store) to set the socket up through your smartphone. From there, you can use the app to turn whatever you plug into it on and off the tap of a finger!

What can I use smart outlets for?

Smart Plug Uses in the Home

  • Device Charging. Most of us put our smartphones and tablets on charging at night so that we wake up to topped-up batteries.
  • Radios.
  • Wi-Fi Routers.
  • Dehumidifiers & Humidifiers.
  • Air Purifiers.
  • Saving Electricity.
  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker.
  • Kettle & Coffee Maker.

Do smart plugs need Wi-Fi?

As you can see a lot of the functions that make our smart homes “smart” depends on an internet connection. Without an internet connection many Wi-Fi based plugs and switches will continue to operate, but some of the advanced options like voice control won’t work.