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Looking for a smart home upgrade?
Get some smart plugs or better yet switch out your old power outlets with connected ones.
It could be the most cost-effective upgrade it’s possible for you to make.
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What Are Smart Plugs and Smart Power Outlets?
An easy way to control plugs with ease without having to get up.
Smart plugs and power outlets give you more options in terms of controlling your devices.
An easy way to control plugs with ease without having to get up.
Why Bother Upgrading Plugs and Power Outlets?
The most obvious usage here is lighting, converting standard lamps and spotlights into smart lights.
Of course, anything you’re free to plug in should work.
Smart plugs and power outlets also happen to be one of thecheapest smart home upgradesyou can undertake.
You might not find a smart bulb with the right fitting, color temperature, or brightness.
You might also find that low-energy bulbs are more efficient.
A single smart plug or power outlet could allow you to experiment with any number of devices.
Just verify to get an electrician to install power outlets and always comply with local safety laws.
Some products work with multiple smart home setups, others dont.