Right now on Amazon, it’s $13 — 48% off the $25 original price. Setup is quick: plug it in, open the Alexa app on your phone, and you’re ready in minutes. No separate smart home hub is required.

Kasa makes super-affordable smart plugs that work with Alexa, as well as both the Samsung Smart Things and Google Home apps. Use whichever you're familiar with to set up and control your smart-plug ...

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The Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control to any outlet. They are super simple to set up, and can be used ...

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When you’re new to smart homes, knowing where to start can be tough. There are a lot of options out there — particularly when it comes to Amazon Alexa, which is the best-supported consumer platform ...

If you are just getting started in your smart home journey, there's one thing that's essential: the simplicity of a smart plug. You can plug it into a standard wall outlet and it can make any device ...

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