Should You Buy a Smart Plug?

A smart plug is a pretty handy gadget, but for a while they were touted as a device you could add to anything to turn it smart. That's true to a certain degree; you can use a smart plug to add instant power control to any outlet, letting you turn the outlet on and off at your command from anywhere in your home (or even if you aren't there). The TV can now turn off on command, the lights will automatically flip on at 5 pm, and a simple coffee maker or appliance can essentially run itself if all it needs is power.

If you're looking to control something simple that really only needs power sent to it for the full experience, then we've found some of the best smart plugs to do that for you. TP-Link's smart plugs have been my favorite for years ...