"Smart plugs offer greater convenience than The Clapper ever did, letting you control your devices from an app on your phone, your voice, or a schedule. There are many ways to use smart plugs to automate your home, including turning dumb devices into smart ones, using them to strengthen your home's security, or letting them bring more convenience to your life."
"You can use a smart plug to automate lights when you're out of town so that they switch on each night to make it appear as if someone's home. Many people also use them to control outdoor lights on a schedule, ensuring their home's exterior is well-lit for safety. Enhancing home security is a popular use for smart plugs. However, there are more ways to use them beyond the obvious."
Smart plugs enable remote control via phone apps, voice assistants, or schedules to automate ordinary devices and add convenience. Smart plugs can turn non-smart devices into smart devices and support energy monitoring and utility bill savings. Smart plugs enhance security by automating indoor and outdoor lighting to deter intruders and by cutting power to devices like garage door openers to prevent unauthorized entry. Smart plugs can integrate with motion sensors to create motion-activated lighting setups. Strategic use of smart plugs can also contribute to fire safety and overall home automation strategies.
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