Smart_plug

Smart plug

Smart plug

Power plug/socket smart device

A smart plug is a power plug and socket (also known as a wall plug, outlet, or electrical connector) which can be fitted between power cords and sockets to function as a remote-controlled power switch. As such, smart plugs can be used to make "dumb" electrical equipment smart, and thereby enable such devices for home automation or building automation purposes.[1][2]

Display in Rotterdam showing how to use Google Assistant with a smart plug to turn on an electric fan (Dutch: zet de ventilator aan)

Smart plugs can, for example, be controlled via a mobile application, a smart home hub or a virtual assistant.[3][4] Examples of protocols used for communication with smart plugs include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Z-Wave. Many smart plugs have a built-in ammeter so that electric energy consumption (measured in kilowatt-hours) of the connected equipment can be monitored.[5] Smart plugs often have a slim profile so as not to hinder access to neighbouring sockets in a wall outlet or power strip.

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References

  1. [1]
    Smart plugs: what they do and how to best use them in your home | Asurion
  2. [2]
    What Is a Smart Plug? How They Work and How to Use Them - DIY Smart Home Solutions
  3. [3]
    Amazon Smart Plugs Let You Control Your Home With Your Voice
  4. [4]
    Colon, Alex (2021-06-29). "The Best Smart Plugs and Power Strips for 2021". Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  5. [5]
    "Benefits of smart plugs". Retrieved 2021-08-06.


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