How Much Will I Save?

The entire setup is powered by a large power strip plugged into a single outlet.

This simple plug-in meter makes it so easy to calculate how much it costs to power a unit.

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That would cost me nothing other than the hassle of doing it.

That’s where a smart plug, smart strip, or even smart outlet comes into play.

Here’s how quickly that plug will pay for itself and start saving you money.

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This simple plug-in meter makes it so easy to calculate how much it costs to power a device.

Going forward, it would save me around $28, assuming energy prices stayed stable.

Going forward, you’d save about $4 a year.

Smart plugs are extremely low power; it’s actually tricky to measure their energy consumption.

A power cord plugged into a Kasa smart plug.

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after a long hard day?

I have dozens ofKasa-brand smart plugsaround my home and will happily recommend them to anyone.

This 4-pack is perfect to get you started using smart plugs all over your home.

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This 4-pack is perfect to get you started using smart plugs all over your home.

Their"mini" 15A modelsare great and are frequently on sale for around $25.

Smart Strips

Smart strips are great for those times you want to control individual items easily.

This large power strip is well suited for use with a media center or home office setup.

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This large power strip is well suited for use with a media center or home office setup.

ThisKasa power stripfeatures six regular outlets and three USB ports.

Smart Outlets

Smart outlets are a bit more hassle (and not very renter friendly).

It’s all the smart remote control with the same profile as a regular outlet.

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No room for a plug? Make the outlet smart.

No room for a plug?

Make the outlet smart.