10 Best Smart Plugs in 2024, According to Tech Experts
"Hey Google, turn on the lights!"

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Investing in smart home devices can certainly make life around the house easier, but the cost of each individual device can quickly add up. If you prefer a quick solution, smart plugs are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to transform some of the electronics you already own into smarter, connected ones. According to Rachel Rothman, Chief Technologist at the Good Housekeeping Institute, "Smart plugs are one of the best entries into the smart home experience as they are low cost and can quickly and easily add automation capabilities to otherwise 'dumb' electronics." Plugging an ordinary lamp, coffee machine, fan or more into a smart plug enables you to turn the appliance on and off directly from your smartphone. And if you already use Google Assistant or Alexa, you can just ask your favorite voice assistant.
At the Good Housekeeping Institute, our home improvement and tech analysts, experts and engineers have been testing smart devices since they were introduced. We've installed and evaluated everything from smart light switches to video doorbells and smart refrigerators in our homes. When choosing the best smart plugs, we evaluated each one for its performance, ease of use, installation and compatibility with other devices and voice assistants. Whether you're looking for an easy smart lighting solution for your home or a way to operate appliances from another room (or outside the house altogether!), these are our favorite smart plugs of 2023.
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Here's a list of the best smart plugs to buy, according to testing and research. Stick around after our picks to learn more about how we evaluate smart plugs plus several shopping tips to ensure you select the right ones for your home.
Olivia (she/her) is a senior reviews writer and analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she tests and writes about tech, home, travel, fitness, parenting and health products. Since joining GH in 2021, she has continued to leverage her extensive product reviews experience by staying on top of the industry’s latest innovations and helping readers make better buying decisions. Olivia is a graduate of the George Washington University, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, political science and French, and she holds a master’s degree in communications from Sciences Po Paris.


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