Smart home upgrades don’t always require breaking the bank. For $16, you can outfit two outlets with Tapo’s smart plugs—each under $8—unlocking remote control, detailed energy monitoring, and seamless voice assistant integration. It’s a rare deal that delivers immediate utility without long-term commitment.
These aren’t just placeholders for lamps or coffee makers. The plugs provide granular energy consumption data through Tapo’s app, complete with hourly charts, estimated billing, and automation schedules. Need to cut power to a router before a trip? Done in seconds. Forgetting to turn off Christmas lights while running errands? No problem. The app’s interface is straightforward, with features that go beyond basic toggling—like setting timers or triggering actions based on other smart devices.
Compatibility extends to major ecosystems: Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. That means voice commands like *Turn off the kitchen plug* or *Schedule the living room lights for sunset* become effortless. For those with fragmented smart home setups, the plugs bridge gaps without requiring a full ecosystem overhaul.
- Price for 2-pack: $16 (20% off)
- Individual cost: $8 per plug
- Energy tracking: Real-time wattage, hourly charts, estimated billing
- Automation: Schedules, remote triggers, voice assistant integration
- Compatibility: Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
- Use cases: Remote power control, travel security, seasonal lighting, appliance monitoring
Who benefits most? Frequent travelers will appreciate the ability to shut off devices mid-vacation. DIY automators can chain these to other smart gadgets for complex routines. Even casual users will notice reduced standby power costs—something that adds up over time.
The tradeoff? These aren’t premium-grade smart plugs with advanced features like load balancing or surge protection. But for basic remote control and energy awareness, they’re hard to beat. The $16 price tag makes it easy to experiment: Plug them into a lamp, a charger, or even a mini-fridge to see how much juice they’re really drawing.
Availability remains limited to online retailers, with no confirmed in-store stock. If you’ve been meaning to test smart plugs without the usual sticker shock, now’s the time to act.
