The best smart plugs for your home's interior

You probably know that smart plugs can make your stupid exits smart. However, you may not know which one suits you best. To help you, we've put together the best smart card choices for your consideration. This selection covers smart cards designed for indoor use. For smart plugs that can withstand the conditions of your garden, check out our favorite outdoor smart cards.

Ideal for monitoring home energy

If you are trying to save the planet or are just trying to save a few dollars on your electricity bill, the Wemo Insight Smart Plug is an excellent choice. You can not only use this smart plug to turn on your devices, lamps, etc. remote, but also monitor electricity consumption and send reports to its application. You can also use it to program your appliances, lighting fixtures, window air conditioning units, etc., ensuring that they consume electricity only when necessary. The Insight is compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa, but you can use it as is without any wizard or hub simply by using its application.

Ideal for monitoring energy with Apple HomeKit

ConnectSense Smart Outlet 2 is one of the most compatible Smart Energy Control Cards we've seen. It can be used with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, or you can use it without any hub. It monitors the energy consumption of your device in real time and displays reports on its application. It also has planning features so your fans, lights, heaters, and appliances only work when it's needed.

The most compact

Many smart cards tend to block outlets with their bulky size. The slim design of the Wemo Mini Smart Plug is so elegant that you can plug two into a socket. It also offers other useful features, including the "Absence Mode", which turns lights, fans and other objects on and off at random times when you want to thwart burglars. It also has a planning feature. The Mini is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Home Kit, but as with Insight, you can use it without wizard or hub using its application.

The most affordable

At around half the price of some of the other smart connectors on this list, the TP-Link Smart WiFi Connector is a great choice if you have a limited budget. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana, or you can just use the app. With the app, you can create schedules to turn your devices on and off for a full week.