With a sensible plug, you get the comfort of the good dwelling with out costly gear or probably prying eyes. (We like smart bulbs because of this too). Appliances like TVs and lamps can go from senseless to good as quickly as you put in an app. We’ve examined dozens of good plugs through the years, and these are our favorites (together with fashions we dislike).

Be certain to take a look at our different smart-home buying guides, together with Best Smart Bulbs, Best Security Cameras, Best Smart Speakers, and Best Smart Displays.

Updated July 2023: We’ve added the Meross MSS110 and Roku’s Indoor Smart Plug SE.

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