Smart Plugs: Make Any Appliance Smart for $10

The Problem

You leave the coffee maker on, the iron plugged in, or holiday lights running all night.

The Hack

Buy smart plugs ($10-15 at Amazon: Kasa, Wyze, or Amazon Smart Plug). Plug into any outlet, connect to WiFi, and control via app or voice assistant.

Why It Works

Smart plugs add WiFi control to any device with an on/off switch — lamps, fans, coffee makers, holiday lights. Schedule them, control remotely, and set automations.

Pro Tips

• Kasa Smart Plug ($10) works with Alexa, Google, and Apple HomeKit
• Schedule: coffee maker on at 6:30 AM, off at 7 AM automatically
• 'Alexa, turn off the living room' controls multiple plugs at once
• Check energy usage per device with monitoring-capable plugs