7 Smart Plugs
One of the best purchases you can make when setting up a home automation system is a smart plug.
A smart plug is a great way to make your existing electronics — nearly anything you can plug into a wall outlet — a bit smarter. You can automate standing fans, lights and other devices pretty easily and control them with voice commands.
TP-Link’s Smart Wi-Fi Plug ($19.99) is highly rated. Its corresponding Kasa app is wonderful, and its also incredibly affordable. And it’s compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant.
If you’re building a smart home around Siri and HomeKit, the iDevices Switch ($29.35) is a great choice.