The Smart Plug’s Role in the Smart Home

It is not as complicated and expensive as you might think to build a smart home. Having a smart Wi-Fi plug can change many home appliances into smart devices. You can monitor and control the devices on your smartphone.

Watch this video to know the smart Wi-Fi plug and how it works. Then, you can upgrade your home into a smart home in the easiest and most meaningful way.

Want to know more about smart plugs? Here are some of the handy uses of smart plugs for your home. It could change the quality of your life at home.

Energy Saving 

Smart plugs can regulate the energy being used. There may be appliances at your home that consume electricity even on standby. It can take up to 10% of your electric bills. Some appliances may include:

• TVs and Smart TVs
• Wi-Fi Routers
• Laptops or Desktops
• Air conditioners and Heaters
• Phone chargers
• Kitchen Appliances

Once your appliances are connected to the smart plug, you can turn them off with your smartphone. You can schedule specific times when you will not use them. Through this, you can save more energy in the long run!

Regulated Room Temperature

Living at the ideal room temperature is possible with a smart plug. Imagine your air conditioning unit giving the best temperature at the right time. You can set the temperature at a given time so you can relax. 

Here is a situation. You have guests coming over, but the room temperature is not suitable for lounging. When your air conditioning is plugged into the smart plug, you can control the temperature at its most ideal. That way, your visitors can enjoy the comfort of your room at the right time. 

Trick Unwanted Guests

When you leave your house, you can create an illusion that you are home. You can do this with your smart plug and lamp by the window. It works best with any existing light source that you have.

You need to plug the lamp into the smart plug and set timers at night. It is possible through the app on your smartphone. Once night comes, burglars will think that someone is inside. Fewer worries about your planned vacation!

Cook More Efficiently

Do you own a slow cooker? The long waiting time for the food to cook can be frustrating. If you work as early as 8AM, you will not have enough time to do the cooking process. Fortunately, the smart plug can pre-heat any kitchen appliance with the food inside. 

Through your phone, you can set the smart plug to turn on the kitchen appliance at the time you come in. All meals will be cooked at the right time. Once done, the smart plug can turn off the slow cooker automatically. This results in more efficient cooking for you and the family.

Automate Your Smart Home with TP-Link Smart Plugs

Be the boss of your home. Control and automate your appliances to save time, energy, and space with the new Tapo P105.

With its compact design, it will not take up too much space. It can fit in any socket without blocking more within its vicinity. Do not worry about your appliance overheating. The smart plug features a flame retardant material that lessens burning hazards. It is also child-proof, featuring its safety sliding cover from electric shocks. After set up, you can do voice commands to lessen manual work. The Tapo P105 is compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings. 

Interested in upgrading your smart home? TP-Link can give you the best smart plug for your home. All of our products can adapt to your need at any given time. Send an inquiry to us today!