Investing in smart plugs and switches for your home makes it easy to automate your lights and electronics. One of the main benefits of app-compatible plugs and switches is that you can control your switches and outlets from anywhere. If you are out later than expected, you can hop on your smart switch app and turn on a lamp in the living room so that your house doesn’t look deserted. You can even program your switches and plugs to turn off and on at pre-set times when you are out of town.

Smart switches and plugs also offer convenience when you’re home. Most smart plugs and smart switches are compatible with broader smart home systems. For example, you can choose Amazon Alexa smart plugs and switches, Apple Home smart plugs and switches or Google-compatible smart plugs and switches. When you connect these to a smart home system with a smart speaker or display, you can use voice commands to control your home electrical outlets and switches.

If you feel like you don’t have enough outlets in some areas of your home, consider multi-outlet smart plugs to support your additional electronic devices.

It’s pretty simple to install a new smart plug. All you really need are an outlet, home Wi-Fi and a smartphone. For the smoothest setup and usage experience, your Wi-Fi router must provide a reliable signal wherever you are installing your new smart Wi-Fi plug. If the Wi-Fi signal is weak, consider investing in a Wi-Fi extender or Mesh Wi-Fi for larger homes. The manual for your smart plug will walk you through connecting your device to the internet and installing the smart switch app for controlling and programming your smart home plug.

Installing a smart home switch will take a little more expertise because it involves wiring the switch into your electrical system. For the simplest installation process, contact Best Buy’s professional smart home installation team. They can do all the work for you. They can also help you connect your smart switch to a wider smart home system.

The best smart plug for your home will help you control devices remotely, set schedules and monitor energy usage, making the best smart outlet plug a simple way to save money and add convenience to your everyday life.