I use this cheap and cheerful smart plug every day to turn my dumb appliances smart – and it’s half-price right now

Whether you’re dipping your toes into smart home tech or a seasoned super-user, smart plugs are a must-have home gadget; so it’s great to see Amazon’s Smart Plug now just $12.99 (was $24.99) for Prime Day.

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Smart plugs are handy for even the most basic of smart home setups, allowing you to remotely control your dumb devices at home. They’re often some of the best deals you can find during Amazon Prime Day, too, allowing you to impress guests, keep your home safe and smart for less.

(Not in the US? See today’s best deals in your region below)

Today’s best Amazon Smart Plug Prime Day deal

Simple and sweet, the Amazon smart plug is perfect for Alexa-based smart homes. Simply plug it in, connect it to your Alexa app, and then program it for your needs using the super simple app interface. The possibilities are near endless, from timing your coffee maker turning on to automatically switching the lights when you’re away from home to deter potential home invaders. View Deal

We rate the Amazon Smart Plug as one of the best smart plugs available, and doubly so for its easy connectivity with Alexa. While it exclusively works with Amazon’s voice assistant, that’s likely no big drama if you’re shopping smart home deals this Prime Day; that’s when you’ll get the best Amazon Echo deals, too.

That being said, a litany of other devices with wider compatibility are also on offer, though I’ve struggled to find any with as significant a cut as Amazon’s. Those are listed below!

More Prime Day smart plug deals

More widely compatible, offering support for Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings, this is a great deal on a hearty multipack of smart plugs. View Deal

While the deal value isn’t as good, Philips Hue offers Apple HomeKit compatibility in addition to Alexa and Google Assistant. There aren’t a great deal of HomeKit-compatible models I can personally recommend, but this is a solid option. View Deal

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