Smart plugs that help with 'saving energy' have price slashed in 'limited time deal'

Shoppers are turning to smart plugs as an easy and affordable way to make their homes more energy efficient. These handy devices let people control appliances remotely through an app or voice assistant too.

Now, the Tapo P100 Smart Plugs are down to £14.99 from £19.99 on Amazon, cutting 25% off the cost as a whole. This plug offers an easy way to make everyday appliances a little smarter.

Its compact design connects directly to WiFi, meaning shoppers can control their devices remotely through the Tapo app without needing an extra hub. Whether it's turning on a lamp before they get home or switching off forgotten gadgets, they're always in control.

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It also gives flexibility to set timers and schedules that fit around anyone's lifestyle. Shoppers can set appliances to turn on automatically in the morning, power down at night, or run only during off peak hours to help cut down on energy use and it also works with Alexa.

The scheduling feature is especially handy for managing heating devices or lights, ensuring power is never wasted. For added peace of mind, the plug includes an Away Mode that randomly switches devices on and off to give homes a lived-in look when people are out and about.

Another option is the Energenie Auto Shut Off Plug for £9 from Argos. The 30 minute automatic shut off timer is designed to cut power after half an hour and can help prevent overheating. Another is the WIZ Smart Plug for £17.99 that works with Siri Shortcuts, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and can be scheduled to appliances to switch off automatically.

The Tapo P100 has been rated a high 4.6 out of 5 star rating on Amazon. One person said: "Great wireless smart plug with scheduled switch on and off function using app and saving energy. Very happy with purchase and thinking of buying 2 more."

Another person said: "Easy to install and connect to the app and the WiFi, easily connect, decent quality and it perfectly integrates with Alexa's routine. Very useful." A third wrote: "These Tapo smart plugs are fantastic! Setup was a breeze using the Tapo app, and they work flawlessly with both Alexa and Google Assistant. The scheduling feature is super handy, I’ve set mine to turn lamps on in the evening. Connection has been solid, and there’s no noticeable delay when switching devices on or off remotely. They’re compact too, so they don’t block other sockets. Great value for a two-pack. Highly recommend."

One customer explained their four-star review saying: "Already in the Tapo echo system so thought I would give these a go for the lamps around the house and they take up minimal space and don't look too out of place. Would have been 5 stars but when I got mine although they was new I had issues with pairing to the app but once following the instructions on resetting the plugs they worked just fine."

Another wrote: "You have to download the Tapo app to set up the plugs first. I bought these to use with Alexa which you can do but I thought I would be able to set them up with Alexa straight out of the box. They also took sometime to connect but once they were they work well."

The Tapo P100 Smart Plug is available from Amazon.