The best smart plug for Alexa is the $10 Govee Smart Plug

Aug 19, 2023

Tue, August 15, 2023 at 3:33:26 PM EDT

When it comes to gadgets that will make you feel rich as hell on a peasant’s salary, smart home devices, smart speakers, and voice assistants always come in clutch. It started way back when with the “clapper” to turn your lights on and off, and now we’re at the best smart plugs that enhance the smartest voice-activated devices, so you actually don’t have to lift a finger.

The Govee Smart Plug is a smart plug that connects with your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to turn your home into a truly hands-free smart home. Just plug it into an outlet, and then plug in whatever you want to turn into a “smart” device. And if you don’t have a smart home device with voice control, you can download the Govee app for your iPhone or Android and control the Govee Smart Plug from there!

Like, haven’t you ever just wanted to say, “Alexa, turn off the lights?” without having to get out of bed after you’re all cuddled up?

Here’s the deal: The Amazon smart plug is compact and specially sized to only take up one outlet at a time and leave the other free. Once the smart plug is connected to the Govee app or your Alexa, it’s time to automate your connected devices.

While lights are a must, Amazon shoppers have automated everything from their coffee maker, TV, air conditioner, slow cookers, humidifier and a Click and Grow Garden. One reviewer even uses it to warm up body wax ahead of time so they don’t have to wait.

As far as the safety specs, the Govee Smart Plug is both FCC- and ETL-certified and made of fire-resistant material. Oh, and as far as any DCOM Smart House situation goes, you don’t have to worry about that. But if you’re stressing, you can literally just unplug it whenever you want.

You can also create customized schedules to power your electronic appliances on and off automatically, which will definitely save you money on your energy bill. Another great thing is that you can manage multiple smart plugs simultaneously via the Govee App, Google Home or Amazon Alexa.

As far as anecdotes go, the ruthless Amazon reviewers have given the smart plug 4.6 out of 5 stars — which is tops. Shoppers maintain that it’s super easy and intuitive to set up, and the everyday functionality is great. Plus, they haven’t had any issues with Wi-Fi connectivity.

Basically, you can pay $10 to turn your regular outlets into smart outlets and never have to do anything again. Except, you know, choose the appliances you want to make fancy, which is a very important matter!

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