So what's the problem with smart plugs? How useful are they? Well, I've used 6 different smart plugs over the past few months and found a way to help you understand what to do with a smart plug. If you decide to buy one or more.

Basically, a smart plug will make any device “smart”. “Smart” in the sense that you can turn them on and off without actually touching the device. For me, devices worth being “smart” are anything that you constantly use on foot on a daily basis or that are difficult to reach. Or devices that you always forget to turn on. For me, putting a smart plug on my dehumidifier worked great.

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Depending on your setup, you can even control these devices outside of your home. Watch my other videos on my channel if you are wondering what to do with smart lights, smart light switches as well as sensors.

The biggest benefit of a smart plug is the ability to remotely access and program your device. Which translates into increased security, saving time and saving money.

The biggest downside, and this is an exaggeration, is the fact that you will walk less. For the product photo lights, it saves me from climbing 1-2 flights of stairs per day. Now you might be thinking that the price might be a drawback, but depending on how you use it, a $50 plug will pay for itself in 6 months.

Another feature is the ability to access your smart plug using your voice. Fine, but am I the only one who isn't comfortable talking to my smartphone? I

In my living room I can have an outlet to control my lamps, which is convenient because it is difficult to reach. However, in this case I might opt for a smart bulb instead of a smart plug.

For me, I would definitely put a smart plug on the entertainment system. Every appliance in your home uses electricity even if it's not officially turned on. With a smart plug, you can minimize phantom power consumption and you can easily recoup the cost of your smart plug in a year with this setup.

Another useful scenario would be to remotely control and program your Christmas tree lights.

What about the bedroom and bathroom? With the room, the first thing that came to mind was the atomizer that my wife uses.

Now I know I said lamps are an easy thing to turn on with a smart plug, but I don't think my night lamp needs a smart plug since the switch is right next to me . Again, I would use a smart light but not a smart plug. For what? Because you can set the smart bulb to wake you up naturally rather than the standard alarm clock. What else have I done with smart lights? Watch my intro to smart lights video.

The biggest winner from smart plugs in the bedroom and bathroom would be anything that could pose a fire risk. Like a curler or straightener. Do you constantly forget to unplug or turn off your hair appliance? Use it with a smart plug so you don't start a fire in your house. Do you think you left it on? Make sure it's turned off from the comfort of your office!

And at the office? Like in the living room, you could save a few dollars by having a smart plug turn off all your monitors and hard drives at a certain time. The catch would pay for itself fairly quickly. You could also install a geo-fence that would turn off everything in your office when you leave and turn on when you approach it.

As in the bedroom, different household appliances are used depending on the season. For example, during the spring and summer my basement gets quite humid. With a smart plug, I can set it up so that when I leave the house, the dehumidifier turns on automatically.

So how to use smart plug in the kitchen? The kitchen is the most restrictive and dangerous option for smart plugs. The only time I would use a smart plug is with a slow cooker to make sure my slow-cooked foods don't get too rubbery once they're done cooking. My slow cooker will default to a warm setting that continues to cook food so I can use a smart plug to turn the unit off completely.

Now I say this is dangerous because you can't leave cooked food in the slow cooker for too long before the spoilage process begins. It doesn't work well the other way around, because leaving a pot of raw chicken in a slow cooker and using the smart plug to turn it on doesn't make sense to me either.

This is essentially the starting point for smart plugs. If you found this video helpful, give it a thumbs up and if you're considering getting a smart plug, consider downloading it through my links, as none of these companies paid or sponsored me to make this video.

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