Smart plugs look like normal plugs but they have smart features like Wi-Fi control, power monitoring and timer. Normal appliances can be made smart by installing them in any socket. That is, you can turn them on or off from your mobile, see the data of their electricity consumption and can also set a time-schedule if needed. This prevents unnecessary wastage of electricity.

Many home appliances such as TVs, set-top boxes, chargers, computers, microwaves and gaming consoles continue to consume power in standby mode even after they are turned off. These are called vampire powers. Electricians say that about 10–15% of the electricity in family homes is spent on this unintentional consumption.

Smart plugs turn off these appliances completely. You can set a timer to turn off the TV or gaming console completely at 12 o’clock in the night. Additionally, smart plugs show power monitoring to help you understand which appliances are consuming the most power so you can reduce usage.

If there are many such appliances in the house which we forget to switch off after use, then smart plug is very useful. In homes where air purifiers, dehumidifiers, motors, routers, lamps or heaters keep running, smart plugs can save electricity by auto-turning them off. It is also a great option for office desk setup, gadgets like monitors, speakers and PC.

If smart plugs are used wisely, up to 15% reduction in bills can be seen. It keeps many gadgets in your house under control and eliminates waste electricity. This is the reason why electricians call it a small device, big advantage. Smart plug is easy to use and also saves energy.