These popular smart plugs let you turn appliances on or off from your phone — and they're down to $11 a pop

Hacking your home has never been easier and more affordable. If you're looking to turn on your TV or brew your morning cup of coffee on demand, now it's a snap. And getting up from your comfy couch mid-binge fest to flick off the lights? Puhlease. Just grab your phone, press the switch, then get back to your show. No, this isn't some far-off technology dream à la The Jetsons, it's a current reality, and all you need are smart plugs. Specifically, the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini. This Amazon deal is a great choice to upgrade your home tech, and it costs just $11 (was $23).

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Kasa Smart Plug Mini

$11$23Save $12

Could 13,000 five-star Amazon reviewers be wrong?

$11 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal?

A smart plug may sound intimidating, but actually couldn't be easier to use. And at over 50% off, the time to buy is now.

Why do I need this?

If getting up every time you need to turn on the fan or humidifier is starting to become a pain, this thing is a game changer. You'll be able to tackle all of these everyday tasks and more right from your phone.

Simply stick the device into a wall outlet, then plug in anything from a lamp or a TV to a coffeemaker. Connect the plug to your Wi-Fi network and use your phone to sync to the Kasa Smart app (it works with both Androids and iPhones). That's it!

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

The plugs just make life less stressful, and who wouldn’t want that?

What reviewers say:

Thousands upon thousands of Amazon shoppers gave this smart plug a perfect rating.

“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!"

This reviewer said it comes in handy around the holidays — no more bending over and plugging those lights in manually, night after night. "These were the best thing I could have bought for our Christmas trees," shared the customer. "We have four trees up during the holidays and it was so nice because my husband wouldn't have to unplug every one; he just went to his app to turn all the lights off. We will use them for lights while we are on vacation or gone for periods of time; they can be scheduled to turn lights on and off."

While there are many smart plugs out there, shoppers say this is the best of the best. "I have tried nearly all brands of WiFi switches. In my opinion, Kasa is the best overall brand," an impressed shopper wrote. "If you are starting into Alexa/WiFi switches, look into Kasa."

A few shoppers said they wished it came with two outlets instead of one. But given the affordable price and easy setup, they said it's more than worth the investment.

Amazon

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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