TCP Smart 13A Wi-Fi Plug

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Conditions can be based on other devices, too – say, when the TCP motion sensor detects movement. This is another reason to use the Smart Life app, since you’ll likely end up with a wider choice of products to automate.

Not all smart tech needs to be born smart. A smart plug can transform anything into a smart device that you can control from your phone. Buy one of these and you can integrate any plug-in appliance into your smart home system. This means you could switch on a vintage lamp with a voice command. HS103P3 , HS103P4 , HS100P3 , KP105(FR) , HS103P2 , EP40 , EP40A , HS107 , HS200P3 , EP10P2 , EP10P3 , EP10P4 , KP105P2 , HS105 KIT , HS103 , KP105P3 , HS300 , KP115 , HS105 , HS110 KIT , HS220 , HS200 , KP100 KIT , HS100 , HS110P3 , KP100 , KP400 , EP10 , KP125 , KP200 , KP303(AU) , HS110(US) , HS100 KIT , KP405 , KP105 , HS210 KIT , KP401 , KP303 , HS110 , HS210 , KP400P2 Great for those who don’t have / want Alexa etc controlling their devices, but I think they are compatible with Alexa if you wish to combine them.If you're a user of Apple's HomeKit, you'll find that most compatible smart plugs tend to come at a premium price. Thankfully, this isn't the case with this offering from Meross and you'll struggle to find a better option for this money if you're an Apple user. No you don’t, if you lose your internet connection the system will still work, but you won’t be able to control if from your phone via the internet if you are away from the location the device is set up at. Another point to note is that the MiHome Wi-Fi Smart Plug supports 13 amp devices, whereas some of the cheaper offerings are limited to 10 amps – or less.

White bulbs are just that, a white light that can be adjusted, dimmed & turned on and off. Ambient lights gives you colour, you can adjust to suit your mood, or the room setting, they are great for parties or other special events. If the smart plug or switch can turn on/off themselves but they cannot turn on/off the devices connected to them, please refer to the corresponding product for troubleshooting. You can also select a convenient day to receive your delivery by choosing a named day delivery (delivery on working days only). It uses the same MiHome app as Energenie’s other products and, if we’re brutally honest, it’s one of our least favourite apps because of its clunky interface. Make sure you don’t mistakenly install Xiaomi’s MiHome app: look for the Energenie one instead.

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It's inexpensive though, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can operate it in conjunction with other smart home kit that's not made by TCP. If you do own TCP lights or cameras or whatever, then obviously it makes more sense to get a TCP plug too.