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This Wi-Fi Smart Plug is a simple way to smarten your stuff
The $100 TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa and has tons of scheduling features.
TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini
The $30 TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini works adds voice control, scheduling and remote monitoring to everyday devices.
The Kasa app
Within the Kasa app you can add and manage devices, and set schedules, away modes and timers.
Power and LED indicator
On the side of the smart plug, you'll find a manual power button and an LED light to indicate connectivity.
Power monitoring
While TP-Link's mini version of the Kasa smart plug doesn't include energy monitoring, it does track total runtimes and daily averages. Metrics include daily, seven-day and 30-day averages.
Smart size
The TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug's rectangular design keeps the plug from blocking outlets above or below it.
Scheduling
You can schedule the TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini to turn on or off at a specific time and day of the week.
Away mode
The Kasa app features an away mode you can set for a window of time and day of the week. Once the away mode is activated, the plug will turn on and off randomly to simulate someone being home.
Amazon Alexa
The TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini works with Amazon Alexa for voice commands and automation. Enable the TP-Link Kasa skill and log in to your Kasa account. Discover new devices and the plug will appear.
Google Assistant
The TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini works with Google Assistant. Link your Kasa account and your smart plug will appear in Google Assistant's list of connected devices.