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In this blog we explain what smart wall sockets are and find out if they are worth the investment. Most of us have wi-fi in the house, if no other reason to keep children and young adults entertained and happy. So, why not make the most of it and transform your home into a smart home with smart wall sockets?
How do smart wall sockets work?
Other features of smart wall sockets
Are smart wall sockets worth it?
What are smart wall sockets?
A smart wall socket looks just like an ordinary socket but it connects to your home wi-fi and turns any appliance that is plugged into it, into a smart appliance. This means that it can be controlled even if you are not at home. In addition, you can schedule the appliance to turn on or off automatically at set times of the day. The same way a traditional timer would. You can do all this very simply through an app on your phone.
How do Smart wall sockets work?
Smart wall sockets work via an app that you download on your smartphone or tablet. The app is free and the manufacturer will inform you of the details. More advanced models are compatible also with voice assistants. So you can ask Alexa or Google Home to turn your appliance on or off.
You can use smart wall sockets to get all your smart devices working. You can do this, even if they are not produced by the same manufacturer. For example, you could switch on a table lamp and then turn on the washing machine.
This is possible because the smart wall socket, that gives power to the lamp and the washing machine, is connected to the wi-fi. Your phone, tablet or voice activated speaker sends instructions to the smart wall socket using the wi-fi network.
Other features of smart wall sockets
Smart wall sockets are available in different models. In the market, there are single smart wall sockets, where you can plug in one appliance or device.
Other models are double and can take two appliances at the same time, whereas other offer the added feature of having also USB ports.
Are smart wall sockets worth it?
We think so! Apart from the fact that it is extremely cool to be able to talk to your house and having it respond with actions, smart wall sockets are a great addition to your home if you are looking to save money on your energy bill. By utilizing the scheduling feature of your smart wall socket app, you can schedule your lights, for instance, to come on during times of the day when you are home, avoiding waste of energy when you are not there. You could also switch off the TVs and game consoles in the household, rather than having them on stand by during the night.
Smart wall sockets are worth it also for keeping your home safer from fire hazards. If you use heat-powered items daily, like a hair straightener or an iron, plugging those into a smart wall socket, gives you the ability to turn them off remotely from your phone. So, in case you get to work and realize that in your rush to get out the door you left it on, your smart wall socket allows you to switch it off remotely.
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