Indeed, if you just want simple on/off control using your voice or the Alexa app, then it does the job well. The Amazon Smart Plug is a perfectly decent product. You can use Amazon Alexa Routines for basic on/off control with this smart plug, but you have to set specific times to turn on or off, making the Amazon Smart Plug less flexible than the competition. It’s Alexa compatible, too, it works with the Google Assistant – and it’s cheaper than the Amazon Smart Plug. Similarly, the TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Plug offers more advanced scheduling than the Amazon Smart Plug. Upgrade to he WeMo Insight Switch and you get the ability to monitor power, too. When the WeMo Switch is connected to a lamp, this can be used to simulate occupancy. If you buy a Belkin WeMo Switch, for example, you can set an Away mode, where the power is turned on and off at random. Where you miss out with this model is with advanced controls. That’s handy for some jobs, but the same is true of any Alexa-compatible smart plug. Smart plugs can be included in Alexa Routines, letting you turn on multiple devices at once, or automating control based on time. This button lets you turn the plug on or off As with other smart plugs I’ve reviewed, it takes a second or two for the Amazon Smart Plug to respond to a command. If you prefer, you can use the Alexa app on your phone and toggle power that way, too. Via an Amazon Echo, you can use your voice to turn the plug on or off. ![]() ![]()
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