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How to set up a Philips Hue Smart Plug
Add it to your hub or pair it with your phone using Bluetooth in a few easy steps
Philips Hue lights are some of the top smart home gadgets. They're reliable, easy to use, and work with other smart home ecosystems, including Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Siri. The Dutch manufacturer recently expanded its lineup with new intelligent devices, such as cameras and a smart plug. The smart plug works seamlessly with the Hue Bridge and can be operated over Bluetooth, but it has limited functionality. Here's how to connect it, depending on whether you have a Hue hub at home.
Amazon's smart plug is a must-have addition to any home at just $15 for Black Friday
This convenient smart plug is available for just $15 with a 40% discount this Black Friday
Smart plugs are one of the easiest ways to add some modern-day convenience to your home, and one of the most affordable, the Amazon Smart Plug, is an even better deal for Black Friday at just $15. That’s $10, or a whopping 40%, off from the original price of $25. Getting an already budget-friendly product for even cheaper is always good news. There's a lot to like about the Amazon Smart Plug, and with Amazon Black Friday deals so affordable, you don't have much to lose giving this one a shot.
Amazon's smart plug is crazy cheap at just $13 on Prime Day
You can even afford to buy one for every room in your house
Smart plugs are the magic bullet of home automation. They are a great way to make your home smarter without having to replace all of your devices. Just plug a smart plug into an outlet and connect it to your Wi-Fi network. Then, you can use a smartphone app to control it and any devices that are plugged into it. Models like the Amazon Smart Plug offer additional features, such as Alexa voice control, so you can use your voice to control it.
Amazon's easy-to-use smart plug is its lowest price in the Prime Day deals
This is one of the best Prime Day smart home deals this year
Smart plugs can be used for a wide variety of things these days, from something as simple as turning on your coffee maker in the morning to automating your lights or fans. Once you see how easy they are to use and how much value they can add to your life, you'll probably want a few of them. Whether you already have some in your home or are looking to add your first one, Amazon Prime Day is a perfect time to make it happen. It's one of our picks for the best smart home Prime Day deals. Right now, you can pick one up for just $13, which is a huge 48% discount.
Amazon's versatile Smart Plug is nearly half off in this Black Friday deal
It's the easiest way to add Alexa voice control to everyday electronics
Smart plugs can turn a wide variety of "dumb" household electronics into veritable smart home devices, and no device gives you the same kind of straightforward remote access and convenient voice control as the Amazon Smart Plug. It's exceedingly simple, in terms of looks, setup, and operation, and at nearly half off for Black Friday, it's an even better deal than usual.
Govee Smart Plug review: Inexpensive but still underwhelming
Sure, you'll save a dollar or two, but at what cost?
When it comes to smart plugs, the division between good and garbage can be razor-thin. There are only a few important aspects to consider, the most important being whether or not it actually turns on and off when you want it to. Most iterations in the industry can handle the basics, while bonuses like sleek design and simple interfaces are few and far between.
While Wi-Fi-enabled bulbs are a popular option for smart home enthusiasts, a plug with some smarts continues to be useful in certain situations. From Christmas lights to unique lamps, sometimes a bulb just doesn’t do the trick. And when it comes to quality smart plugs, Kasa has made a name for itself as a sturdy, reliable option with support for virtual assistants like Google Home and Alexa. This holds true with the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi EP10 Plug Mini, which does exactly what it needs to for the price of $20; nothing more, nothing less.
Lutron adds a weatherproof outdoor smart plug to its Caséta range
Automate your smart lights come rain or shine
Outdoor smart plugs aren’t a novel idea, but not all are designed to be placed out in the open and subjected to extreme weather conditions. While there aren’t many choices for a true outdoor plug, Lutron will soon come out with its own solution. Called the Caséta Outdoor Smart Plug, the device can withstand heat, rain, snow — you name it!
Wyze, producer of many different cheap smart home products, already has a lot on its slate for 2021. The company recently announced new sprinkler controllers, vacuums, thermostats, third-gen Wyze Cams, smartwatches, and even a home monitoring system. Wyze's final reveal for this month is a smartplug intended for outdoor use: the aptly-named Wyze Plug Outdoor.
Get a set of four C by GE smart bulbs plus a smart plug for just $20 from Best Buy ($30 off)
One of the most affordable ways to automate your home
Smart homes are super cool and really handy, but they can also be expensive to set up. Thankfully, that's not always the case. Best Buy is currently offering a big discount on a pack of four C by GE smart light bulbs and a smart plug, too. Normally priced at $49.99, this bundle is just $19.99 right now — a full $30 in savings.
Wemo WiFi Smart Plug WSP080 review: Works well, but wait for a sale
Wemo has finally producd a functional smart home product
Belkin has produced smart home products for years under its Wemo brand, but Wemo devices have never had the best reputation. Most of its previous products suffered from connectivity and software issues, and when so many alternative options exist for smart plugs or internet-connected lights, there wasn't much of a point in purchasing Wemo products.Thankfully, Wemo is starting to address its long-running software problems. The company switched to an online account system earlier this year, paving the way for a more streamlined experience. Wemo has also released a new smart plug, which is incredibly compact and actually works properly. Color me surprised.
Belkin's latest Wemo WiFi smart plug is now available for $25
But you're better off buying three for just $50
When it comes to setting up a smart home infrastructure, there's a bunch of brands to chose from. If you have a tendency to trust major ones more than unknown manufacturers, you'd be happy to know Belkin's Wemo WiFi smart plug, which was announced at CES earlier this year, is now available for sale.
Google Home now lets you specify what type of device a smart plug controls
The feature is live on Android and iOS
Smart plugs are a great way to make simple electronics more intelligent — be it an old lamp with a non-removable light bulb, an older TV, or a coffee maker. However, outlets can't tell what's plugged into them, so any smart plug just got a generic logo in the Home app. That changed when Google started automatically adjusting the symbol depending on what you call the device — e.g., "desk light" will give you a light bulb icon. Now there's a more straightforward way to change the device type right through an extra option in the Home app on Android and iOS.
Connected devices are amazingly convenient, but they're also relatively costly. Thankfully, you don't necessarily have to replace your existing appliances to make them smarter, as connected plugs let you add the same level of convenience for a much more acceptable price. Anker is known for building reliable products, and its Eufy smart plug delivers that promise in a compact product. It usually sells for $23, which is relatively pricey, but you can get it for just $14 thanks to this deal.
Smart plugs are a bit like Google Home Minis: you probably have more of them than you need. If you have a genuine desire for more internet-connected outlets, a 4-pack of TP-Link's excellent Lite plugs is now just $39.99 for Black Friday. That's $10 off the usual price.
The Wemo Mini Smart Plug can turn virtually any dumb appliance into an intelligent, app-connected accessory that can be controlled from your favorite smartphone. Today, Wemo is selling its mini smart plug for the lowest price we've ever seen at just ( off) for a single plug and ( off) for a triple pack on Amazon.Getting started with the Wemo Mini Smart Plug is easy. Just insert the device into a standard three-prong outlet, connect it to your Wi-Fi network using the free Wemo app, and plug in whatever appliance you would like to use as a smart accessory, be it a TV, a lamp, a Christmas tree, etc. From there, you can manually turn your appliance on and off through the app or with voice commands via Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri. You can also set recurring schedules to activate or deactivate your appliance at certain times of the day.
These days, just about any "dumb" product in your home – be it a bedside clock, front doorbell, and even your window drapes – can be transformed into an intelligent one. All you need are the right connected accessories, and controlling your various appliances are simply a tap away. Right now on Amazon, you can save up to 25% on a wide range of smart home upgrades from TP-Link, including wall plugs, lightbulbs, outdoor outlets, and even security cameras for both inside and outside your home.Today's Amazon deal showcases seven different products from TP-Link, all of which are WiFi-connected and can be controlled through the Kasa Smart app or with Google Assistant and Alexa voice commands. Other notable features include automated schedules for the smart plugs, multicolor support for the smart bulbs, and 1080p recording capabilities for the security cameras.
Smart home and camera accessories brand, Wyze, is celebrating its 2-year anniversary since releasing the first Wyze Cam in 2017. To mark the occasion, the company is giving its customers free shipping on its entire portfolio of products, but only for today with a special promo code.
A smart speaker in itself is convenient, but it becomes so much more useful when used in combination with intelligent plugs or lights. Their price can sometimes be discouraging, but thanks to this deal, you'll be able to set up your smart home infrastructure without breaking the bank. Best Buy is throwing in a TP-link smart plug for just $5 for the purchase of an Echo device, most of which are already discounted. An Echo Dot + TP-link smart plug combo comes down to just $27, while a regular Echo and smart socket bundle will cost you $55.
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Based on the details of an FCC exhibits listing, Wyze may soon have a smart bathroom scale to add to its smart home gadget lineup of security cameras, sensors, and lights. The "Wyze Scale" will run off of 4 AAA batteries, connect to the Wyze app over Bluetooth, and measure both weight and body fat percentage. According to a report by Zatz Not Funny!, a Wi-Fi smart plug may also be in the works.