The humble smart plug is most often the gateway device into the smart home lifestyle, but there’s really more to it than turning your “dumb” appliances into automated ones! Here are some ways your smart plug makes your home life more seamless and convenient–and you’ll get to reap its benefits even more when you’re subscribed to a fiber-fast home WiFi connection!
Perk up your morning routine
For most of us, mornings wouldn’t be complete without a piping hot cup of coffee. Using a smart plug on your current coffee maker ensures that you’ll wake up to its delectable scent as soon as you get out of bed! All it takes is a bit of prep work. Just fill up your coffee machine the night before, and you can switch it on remotely with your smartphone or voice assistant. To take things further, you can automate the smart plug to switch on at a specific schedule every day. How’s that for convenience?
Maximize your hidden outlets
Almost every other home has at least one power socket that’s not easily accessible. Iit could be behind your cabinet, couch, or an otherwise larger piece of furniture. The appliance you’re using it with may be perennially plugged, using up phantom power even if the device isn’t in use. A smart plug, however, minimizes that occurrence by letting you switch off the device remotely. Now, you won’t have to worry about unplugging a device the hard way. Plus, using a smart plug helps you save on your electricity bill.
Monitor your appliances’ power consumption
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Using a smart plug for your energy-hungry appliances allows you to track how much power they actually consume, and be more mindful of using them moving forward. Specific models, such as the Xiaomi Smart Plug 2, provide real-time statistics on its accompanying app. From there, you can either choose to upgrade your current appliance to a more energy-efficient one or replace it with its smarter version altogether.
Automate your furbaby’s feeder
If you haven’t upgraded to a smart feeder yet, using a smart plug on your pet’s current food dispenser ensures that your doggo or catto stays full and happy. This works especially if you’ll be away from home for an extended period of time. The same applies to their water dispenser, so your pet stays hydrated even when you’re away!
Come home to cooler and comfier temperatures
If you’ve been out the entire day, chances are, your home can feel pretty stuffy and humid, especially if your doors and windows have been closed for an extended period. A smart plug that’s connected to your home’s AC unit can help cool your home even before you get there.
Some smart plugs are even specifically designed for air conditioners. The Crabtek Smart Aircon Plug, for instance, supports manual window-type AC units. Meanwhile, Lasco’s Smart Aircon Plug works for both window and split-type air conditioners and has an extra socket for electric fans. These options come with smartphone apps that allow you to switch on your ACs remotely, so you can arrive home to cooler and comfier surroundings.
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Smart plugs are an efficient way to get started in the smart home lifestyle. But the bedrock of all things automated is a fiber-fast home WiFi connection that’s robust enough for all your devices. PLDT Home Fiber Plus plans deliver speeds up to 1000+ Mbps, giving you whole-home coverage with zero dead spots! Subscribe today to the Philippines’ undisputed fastest Internet for five years running, and experience the convenience and comfort of living smart!