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One of the simplest ways to make your home feel more high-tech is by adding smart plugs to your outlets. These nifty gadgets let you automate an old-school coffee maker, set your lights to a schedule or control electronics with simple voice commands. Well, good news if you’re looking for that easy upgrade: Amazon Smart Plugs are up to 52% off right now as part of Amazon’s massive early Black Friday sale. Reviewers call this a “no-brainer” purchase, saying that they’re so easy, “it’s almost impossible to mess up this installation.”
Just plug in, pair with a smartphone app and you’re good to go.
According to so many reviewers, these plugs are surprisingly easy to use. Plug one in, open the Alexa app on your smartphone and it’ll automatically pair itself to your Wi-Fi. Once set up, you just plug the device you’d like to control, like a lamp or a coffee maker. From there, you can place it on a scheduled routine, turn it on and off via a tap on your phone or even control it using voice commands.
They can automate anything and have unexpected benefits, like saving your back and adding extra home security.
Former HuffPost Shopping writer Janie Campbell says that adding smart plugs to her home saved her so much energy, money and time.
“I can leave an appliance running, and turn it off while running errands,” she explains. “I can use my smart plugs for Christmas lights, or to make it appear someone is home for safety. I have a bedroom air purifier set to turn on one hour before my usual bedtime and to turn off in the morning, right as my living room air purifier is scheduled to turn on (doing this with a coffee maker or fan is an absolute no-brainer). Beyond automation and energy savings, I also use one so that I can turn a lamp on without having to strain to reach behind my couch to find its switch. For hard-to-reach outlets or behind-furniture outlets, they are an absolute game-changer. I can think of a thousand more uses.”
And they’re perfect for Christmas trees and holiday lighting.
If you’re tired of manually unplugging those string lights every holiday season, these smart plugs can offer a practical solution. Several say they’ve successfully automated their Christmas tree lights, string lights, lit garlands and more with these plugs.
One reviewer paired theirs with an Amazon Echo Dot (also on sale!) and simply says ”Alexa, turn on Christmas tree,” for a hands-free option of turning lights on!
“This is a straightforward product that performs better than expected. The setup process took less than one minute. I use it to control my window AC unit, allowing me to start it with a simple voice command from bed. The connection is strong and stays active, even when the Wi-Fi briefly dips. My one minor complaint is that the small status light is very bright at night, so I covered it with a piece of tape. For ease of use and solid function, this plug is highly recommended.” — Brian
“After wasting hours troubleshooting my cheap Tantan smart plugs (especially after my ISP merged my 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks), I finally gave up and bought these Amazon plugs. Best decision ever!
Setup was incredibly simple: 2 minutes and done. No fighting with third-party apps, no separate Alexa linking, no network connectivity issues. The Amazon Alexa app handles everything seamlessly.
The difference is night and day: While my old plugs constantly struggled with network detection after Xfinity merged my wifi bands, these Amazon plugs handle the 2.4GHz connection flawlessly. No more dealing with Tuya Smart app headaches or wondering why my devices won’t stay connected.
Worth every penny: Yes, they cost a few dollars more than generic brands, but my time has value. When it comes to smart home tech, I’d rather pay a bit extra for something that actually works reliably than deal with constant troubleshooting.
Bottom line: If you want smart plugs that work out of the box without the frustration, get these. Your sanity will thank you.” — Brandon Goldsmith“I wish I got this sooner!! We’ve all been there…the morning rush….getting yourself ready, getting the kids out the door and the dog out…then suddenly you’re at work, 30+ minutes away and panic – did I turn off my straightener?!? I’ve called in neighbors to check for me, but now I don’t have to! Total game changer. When I first got this, if I had that concern, I would hop onto my Alexa app and check to see if the plug was on and if it was, with a click, I turned it off and didn’t have to worry. I soon realized I can just set a timer to turn the plug off, daily, at the time I leave my house.” — Paula
Looking for more tech products? Here are some upgrades that HuffPost Shopping writer Tessa Flores says reviewers don’t regret buying.
Amazon
A Hatch smart sunrise alarm clock (18% off)
This latest version of the Hatch Restore is so much more than an alarm clock: It’s a bedside luxury designed to help you build a restful sleep routine from the minute the sun comes up to the time after it goes down. The alarm gently wakes sleepers in a way that supports a natural circadian rhythm, while the dreamy bedside light can help your body know that it’s time to fall asleep. Plus, it’s preloaded with an extensive library of sleep sounds and background noises.
Promising Amazon review: “My new Hatch 2 is awesome. My wife bought one and I could tell immediately that it was something that would work for me so I bought my own a couple of days later. The smart-phone app was easy to download and connect to the device. Then it was easy to control the device from the app. Loved the soothing pre-bedtime sounds and warm-glow wake up coupled with the wake-up sounds I selected for a gentle start to my day. I look forward to exploring the other sounds and features of my Restore 2. Great looking product, useful and user-friendly.
I love my new Hatch. My daughter has had the original model for a few years and loves it, and she has been wanting me to get one as well. I regret not getting one sooner as the Restore2 has completely changed my bedtime routine and has allowed me to wake up feeling much more relaxed and ready for the day. I have recommended the Restore2 to several of my friends as well, and I truly am grateful for how much this has helped my sleep. I love the basic functions, and it is also fun to experiment with different sounds on the app. I recommend this product to anyone considering!” — Joshua Lipsky
Amazon
A mini Bluetooth projector (38% off list price)
This expert-endorsed projector is Bluetooth-enabled so it can seamlessly play content from a phone, and it is also compatible with Roku, Fire TV Sticks, laptops and some video game consoles. So, it can be used for not just an indoor or outdoor movie night, but also a game night. The projector is built with two powerful speakers and comes with a foldable screen.
Promising Amazon review: “Upgraded from a small kids projector and I don’t regret it. Easy to set up and a significant improvement in picture quality – including being able to clearly see in daylight/lighter room conditions (something we couldn’t do before – we had to close blinds and turn off lights). Loving this so far. Pretty standard in terms of noise from the motor. We use with a Sony speaker for full sound and pair it with the smallest Roku for streaming. Win!” — Ally CHR
Amazon
Apple AirTag tracking device (32% off)
In addition to being water- and dust-resistant, AirTags have a wildly simple setup, and you can assign each one a name to keep your most valuable belongings sorted. Each tag can use ultrawideband technology to connect with a phone and provide accurate location monitoring, or automatically notify users when the AirTag is detected in Apple’s Find My Network app. AirTags are also available in a four pack.
Promising Amazon review: “regret not buying earlier. … easy to use; compact and works great.” — Jon Florczyk
Amazon
A smart reusable notebook
The 36-page Rocketbook smart reusable notebook boasts technology that allows you to scan, send and save your drawings, notes or grocery lists straight to your phone using the free Rocketbook app. It comes with a special pen that mimics a true pen-to-paper feel, and with a microfiber cleaning cloth to erase the notebook’s content when you’re done.
Promising Amazon review: “This product is AMAZING. It functions like any normal notebook. It writes nice, not quite like normal notebook paper but pretty close. I love the grid and it’s very easy to take notes, make lists, etc. There are plenty of pages so it takes awhile before I even need to reuse the page. The app is easy to set up and use. It handled multiple logins for both personal and work accounts easily, which is something I’ve struggled with a bit in other services and it sends scans seamlessly wherever I need them. Lots of options for destinations as well, and I love that it auto-captures to do items and adds them to a list for me. It wipes of clean very easily and you can’t even tell the page had been used. I’ve had it for about two weeks now and am already regretting not buying it months ago. I constantly have multiple to do lists that I’m always having to rewrite, so this has saved so much paper already. I also always need paper on-hand for notes for my job, so this makes it easy to keep it all in one place and log what I need while erasing the rest. I’m super impressed with it, it has exceeded my expectations.” — Annalise
Amazon
A pop-up Bluetooth desk system (17% off)
I’m a proud and regret-free owner of this Logitech desk system that wirelessly connects to my existing work laptop and allows for a more ergonomic desk setup, no matter where I am. A sleek keyboard and touch pad both come in a notebook-style case, which pops open to become a stand for my laptop. The setup and Bluetooth connection were seamless. I love setting up the stand component on a lap desk in bed and using the keyboard and mouse separately so I don’t have to crane my neck in an unnatural position when working. It’s 17% off right now!
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