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Best smart plugs tested

Smart plugs are a fantastic way to control your electrical devices. By plugging a table lamp into a smart plug, for example, you can make your house look occupied while you’re on holiday. Just schedule it to switch on at dusk and switch off again at bedtime, hopefully deterring any burglars lurking nearby. Alternatively, you can turn off all the lights in several rooms with a single voice command.

You can also control your lamps, devices or appliances while you’re away from home via an associated app, or use an existing

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