SMART PLUGS

Un smart plug It is a device with which we can remotely control any device in our house. It is very convenient because we can turn them on or off remotely and in addition to saving time, it helps us save electricity. Different wifi plug protocols, z-wave, zigbee.

Wifi plug, Zigbee, Z-wave.

Smart plugs are versatile devices that allow us to control any device we connect to them: a router, the heater, the heating... so that we can turn them on when we need them, even when we are not at home.

If they are already useful in themselves, when they are part of a home automation ecosystem to turn our home into a smart place like Google or Apple, the possibilities increase greatly.

Some initial questions

  • Compatibility: If you are going to buy a smart plug that is controlled through an app, it is essential that it application is compatible with the version of your operating system. In the market we will find that all work with iOS and Android.
  • Smart plugs require a ground connection, a security measure that exists by law in current buildings, but which you may lack if you are in an old construction.
  • The current intensity that most smart plugs tolerate is 10 amps. Make sure that your appliances and electrical devices are compatible with this intensity, otherwise you will not be able to use them.
  • Be careful with the design: Some smart plugs are too bulky, blocking access to other surrounding elements such as another nearby plug or switch. If this is your case, it is better to choose a compact one or use an extension cord.
  • If you already have a virtual assistant at home or already have smart elements, make sure it are compatible with your ecosystem. Without going any further, most work with the Android and Google ecosystem, leaving the Apple ecosystem much more limited. Although home automation expansion is growing little by little, it is always better to check before making an investment that all gadgets “understand” each other.
  • All smart plugs that connect to Wi-Fi They work with the 2,4 GHz band, typical of routers in recent years. However, if you have a latest generation router, it may have dual band that includes 5GHz in addition to 2,4 GHz.
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