The most popular smart plug at Amazon is down to just $12

Hacking your home has never been easier and more affordable. If you're looking to turn on your TV from your phone or brew your morning cup of coffee on demand, we've got found a ridiculously simple and affordable way to do it. No, this isn't some far-off technology dream à la The Jetsons; all you need to realize it is a smart plug. Specifically, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini. It's an ingenious way to instantly upgrade your home tech, and it costs just $12 (was $20) right now at Amazon.

Kasa Smart

Kasa Smart Plug Mini

$11$23Save $12

This is killer price for a smart plug, but it's especially attractive since this popular gadget has earned a perfect five-star rating from more than 11,000 Amazon reviewers.

$11 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal?

This is one of the lowest prices on record for this little gadget — nearly 50% off. What more do we need to say?

Why do I need this?

Simply plug it into a wall outlet, then plug in anything from a lamp or a TV to a coffeemaker to ... just about anything. Connect the Mini to your Wi-Fi network and use your phone to sync to the Kasa Smart app (it works with Androids and iPhones too). And that’s it. Now you can control just about anything in your home with your phone.

You can even connect the Kasa to the Echo Dot or Google Home Mini to control things with your voice via Alexa or Google Assistant, respectively. After you sync them up, just say "Hey Alexa (or Hey Google), turn on my TV." Easy peasy!

The plugs just make your life smarter, "smarter" and less stressful. Who wouldn’t want that?

What reviewers say

“These are fantastic!" said a five-star fan. "The best part about them is the app. If you have ever had to deal with apps from other manufacturers, you know how hit and miss they can be about setting up. The only time I have had an issue was once I got too lazy and was a bit too far from the plug. Other than that the app has seen the plug and connected it to my network EVERY SINGLE TIME!"

"These were the best thing I could have bought for our Christmas trees," shared a fellow fan. "We have four Christmas trees up during the holidays and it was so nice because my husband is usually the last to go to bed and he wouldn't have to go and unplug every tree when instead he could just go to his app and turn the lights off of each tree. He loved using the app for that reason. We will use them for lights while we are on vacation or gone for periods of time we just moved in so we haven't put lamps out yet. But they can be scheduled to turn lights on and off as well."

"I usually get Google plugs but this was on sale so I gave it a try. Works with my Alexa and Google apps. Only downside is you need a separate app to set it up, but works well and no complaints here," said another shopper.

Kasa Smart

Kasa Smart Plug Mini

$11$23Save $12

Add this little plug to your smart-home repertoire — it just makes life easier!

$11 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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