For Delivery Smart Outlets

How can smart outlets help automate my home or office?

You can keep your home or office in sync by turning ordinary appliances into smart devices with a set of smart outlets. Whether you’re concerned about the dangers of leaving your coffeemaker on in the breakroom or looking for ways to save energy, using a few strategically placed smart outlets can help you take control of non-smart devices and your utility bill.

Some smart outlets come with USB ports so that you can easily charge mobile devices, and most come with slim, tasteful designs that integrate well with your décor. While some can be hardwired into your wall like a smart switch, other smart outlets plug directly into traditional outlets, so they’re easier to switch out from the living room to the office if needed or take with you when you move.

How do smart plugs work?

Wi-Fi outlets or plugs can be as simple to use as traditional outlets - simply plug in your electronics and control them using a corresponding app on your smartphone or tablet. Smart outlets communicate via your Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth® to give you remote control, or they work with a hub that uses Zigbee or Z-Wave technology. If you prefer to let your Google™ Assistant or Amazon Alexa do the work, explore models compatible with voice control. Scheduling, timers, scenes and “away mode” all help streamline the activity of your connected devices. Many indoor and outdoor smart plugs also deliver energy-usage reports to help you find ways to save over time and cut off those power-hungry devices that are driving up your monthly energy bill.