How many times has this happened to you? You're nice and comfortable, getting ready to enjoy some streaming entertainment, when you realize there's one light ruining your otherwise perfect ambiance. And, the lamp is all the way on the other side of the room.
That sounds like a situation where a smart plug could come in handy. Smart plugs work with any grounded three-pronged outlet and allow you to use any plug you would normally use in the same type of outlet.
Smart plugs are connected to the internet and controlled by an app, so you can easily turn lights and other appliances on or off from anywhere.
While turning a light on or off without getting up is a great feature, smart plugs can do a whole lot more. You can set schedules to turn lights, appliances and other devices on and off to meet your needs. You can have lights come on at sunset to greet you when you come home and turn off when you go to bed so they don't waste energy all night while you're sleeping. You can set your coffee maker to start brewing when your alarm goes off so it's ready when you get to the kitchen.
Besides being convenient, smart plugs can also help you save money. Did you know that the average home wastes $120 or more per year on standby power for devices that aren't in use? When smart plugs are off, they stop all power to those devices, so there's no more energy wasted in standby mode.
Smart plugs can save you money and make standard devices smart. As for choosing what to watch, that's out of its control.