Best smart plug for UK

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”17px”]After reviewing all available options on the market, our decision was surprisingly easy and simple. The smart plug should be tested against two criteria – it should be reliable and should be able to connect to your other smart devices. From the outlets that satisfy both, you just select the cheapest.
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[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ text_font=”Open Sans||on||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”|40px||40px”]TP-link HS100 is a very reliable product by a reputable networking specialists brand. It is built to last and no other product can beat its price with the ability to connect to our two picks for smart home platforms SmartThings (guide) and Home Assistant (guide).
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Decent app (with timers and groups)
Connection to Google Home or Home Automation
Very positive reviews on Amazon

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Slightly bulky, as the majority of plugs
Not the sexiest smart device

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Twice more expensive
Reliable, but only works with SmartThings (TP-Link works with ST as well)

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Expensive
Need Hive Hub

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