Mercury | 2.0m Switched 4 Gang Extension Cable | White & TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet, Wireless Smart Socket, Device Sharing, No Hub Required (Tapo P100) - Packaging May Vary

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The Kasa app lets you set schedules to turn your device on or off based on time, sunrise or sunset. You can create a timer to have something run for a set length of time (handy for a space heater) or turn something on in a set amount of time (like your electric blanket just before you sit down for dinner). If the smart plug has a lower 10amp rating, the maximum capacity across the power strip will be 2300W. This applies even if the power strip has an amperage of 13amp because you use the lower of the two. Pros: Reliable app with good features; easy to set up Cons: Quite large; energy monitoring costs more

Speaking of HomeKit, Eve used to be the gold standard (and one of the few options) when it comes to the Apple smart home ecosystem, and while there’s more competition now, it’s still the best option if you want energy monitoring. Yes, it’s safe to use a smart plug-in tandem with a surge protector. As with regular power strips, it’s important to observe the amperage of both the smart plug and the surge protector, then use the lowest of the two to calculate the maximum power.

Many power strips and extension cables will have built-in surge protection as a key selling feature. A surge protector prevents too much current from being drawn by devices on the power strip which could result in overheating and cause damage to your device, or worse a fire. Pros: Inexpensive; wide compatibility; 5 smart outlets in one Cons: No energy monitoring; app needs work Surge Protection– Surge protection shields sensitive electronics and appliances from sudden power surges that can occur during thunderstorms. Remote Control –Instantly turn connected devices on/off from wherever you are through the Tapo app.

Typically, both the power strip and smart plug will have a 13amp rating, in that case, you should ensure a maximum of 2990W across all electrical devices plugged into the power strip. Please note: The products of TP-LINK partly contain software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public Licence (“GPL“), Version 1/Version 2/Version 3 or GNU Lesser General Public License("LGPL"). You may use the respective software condition to following the GPL license terms.GPL code is generic and weonly provide English versions for global users. Also, [email protected] only provides English service for related GPL requests. For Tapo P110/P115, you may use the energy monitor data to determine whether the washing machine is still in use.Tap the + button in the Tapo app and select Plugs under the Tapo brand. Then select your model. Here we take Tapo P110 (Wi-Fi version) as an example. They work like most any other smart plug to let you automate whatever's plugged in using timers, schedules, and scenes. Plus, handily for outdoors, you can have it turn on at sunset and off at sunrise (or vice versa). These outdoor plugs can also be added to HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home systems to sync up with other devices and for voice control. The Tapo Smart Plug is compatible with all of the wireless routers as long as the router supports 2.4Ghz frequency. The big difference with an outdoor plug is that it should be outdoor rated - and this one is, but only up to IP44. This means you can't drop it in the pool (which hopefully you weren’t planning on) but it also won't hold up under a heavy downpour. It will handle temperature extremes though, from -10°C up to a balmy 40°C. Another common question I am asked about smart plugs is whether you can plug them into an extension lead.