Amazon's £15.99 energy gadget can upgrade your house to a smart home

When it comes to digital home innovations, being able to upgrade your regular appliances to smart appliances for just a few pounds sounds like an instant win. By introducing smart plugs shoppers can control devices from a distance and add remote functionality for less than the cost of an Amazon Dot.

Amazon sells a wide range of smart plugs that connect with an app on your phone using WiFi or Bluetooth. Once connected, you can control your appliances remotely, even when you are away from home. Inexpensive to buy, a smart plug could also help to save you money by switching off appliances that run in the background even when they are not in the use.

If you've never considered using smart plugs before, we've compiled some reasons why you should consider the switch to a smarter home for less. With prices starting from as little as £15.99 with Amazon's discount deals, there are lots of different makes and models to choose from.

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Some of the best ones we've found include this pack of two smart plugs with voice control, as well as Amazon's dedicated Alexa Smart Plug which you can also purchase at Argos or Currys.

A smart plug is an adapter that simply connects your device to the smart assistant you use in your home. Smart plugs do not need to connect to a hub and will let you add voice control to any socket in an instant.

Some smart plugs will only work with your Alexa, while others can be used with a range of smart assistants including Google Home or Apple HomeKit . By using the corresponding app you can control the device using your smart assistant, your phone or other smart devices. Most smart plugs will also support voice assistants meaning you