TCP Smart 13A Wi-Fi Plug

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Setting up timers is possible using the Scenes tab in the app, but creating a schedule is more complicated than in other apps, such as TP-Link’s. However, the Eve app is built to work with the whole Eve range, not just a smart switch, and you can make all your gadgets work together using Scenes. It’s powerful, but it could be easier to use. Please note that during particularly busy periods, it may take a little longer to receive your delivery and our carrier may attempt to deliver to you on a Saturday. Smart controls can make it easier to manage electrical devices and lighting to suit your home. This can help reduce your home's energy consumption. It also allows you to set up schedules for turning power on and off. These can also be countdown timers and – most usefully for lights – schedules based on sunset and sunrise which you can customise to your heart’s content.

The TCP Smart WiFi Plug allows you to turn on and off your electrical devices remotely through the TCP App from anywhere in the world by using your Smart Phone, and without the need for a hub. First off, it works using Wi-Fi, meaning that you don’t need a hub. It also has all the features we’ve come to expect in the best smart plugs. It’s Alexa and Google Assistant compatible, so you can use voice commands for basic controls. Great for those who don’t have / want Alexa etc controlling their devices, but I think they are compatible with Alexa if you wish to combine them. You can also give the impression you are at home by setting time schedules for your plugged-in lamps to switch on whilst you are away. Features and Benefits

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Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41 Importantly, its compact design means it won’t obstruct neighbouring plug points. It also features an on/off switch and status light, so it can be turned off without the app. It’s easy to set up and use as well. A recommendation service that carefully researches each product and consults with experts across many disciplines. HS103P3 , HS103P4 , HS100P3 , KP105(FR) , HS103P2 , EP40 , EP40A , HS107 , HS200P3 , EP10P2 , EP10P3 , EP10P4 , KP105P2 , HS105 KIT , HS103 , KP105P3 , HS300 , KP115 , HS105 , HS110 KIT , HS220 , HS200 , KP100 KIT , HS100 , HS110P3 , KP100 , KP400 , EP10 , KP125 , KP200 , KP303(AU) , HS110(US) , HS100 KIT , KP405 , KP105 , HS210 KIT , KP401 , KP303 , HS110 , HS210 , KP400P2 If the smart plug or switch can turn on/off themselves but they cannot turn on/off the devices connected to them, please refer to the corresponding product for troubleshooting.

TP-Link has added a new feature to its updated mini smart plug, the Tapo P110. It can monitor the energy used by any device you plug in, in real-time, in an easy to view and understand format. Some smart plugs will also offer energy use and cost monitoring. Devices are often left on standby when not in use for large parts of the day, and standby use accounts for up to 16 percent of the average electricity bill. With a smart switch you can dramatically cut down on this wasted standby time. It's going to be difficult to get this crammed into a tight corner but it otherwise does the job as far as the design goes. Note that it only works with 2.4GHz frequencies broadcast by your router – presumably as they operate at longer ranges than 5GHz – so make sure your router can do both before buying (most can).Easy to set up and I got them when they were half price (even at full price I think they are great value for ease of use and the functionality). Nevertheless, such a command is useful. For example, in my best uses for smart plugs article, one option listed is for charging tools. With a Tap To Run, you can set the plug to come on and turn off automatically when the batteries are charged. Not all smart tech needs to be born smart. A smart plug can transform anything into a smart device that you can control from your phone. Buy one of these and you can integrate any plug-in appliance into your smart home system. This means you could switch on a vintage lamp with a voice command. This is similar to Hey! products – the Hey! Smart Power Bar, for example – that also use Smart Life. It's inexpensive though, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can operate it in conjunction with other smart home kit that's not made by TCP. If you do own TCP lights or cameras or whatever, then obviously it makes more sense to get a TCP plug too.

Working days are defined as Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Next Day & Named Day Delivery Once in the app, you can give the plug a meaningful name. It appears on the app’s homescreen, with a toggle control, or you can tap the main entry to view a more detailed screen. This provides the same toggle option, plus some more detailed options that include a Timer (actually, a scheduler that lets you configure automatic on/off times) and a Countdown (actually a countdown timer).White bulbs are just that, a white light that can be adjusted, dimmed & turned on and off. Ambient lights gives you colour, you can adjust to suit your mood, or the room setting, they are great for parties or other special events. The Eve Energy is a smart switch that also monitors how much power the connected device uses over time. It’s an Apple HomeKit plug, which means it only works with iOS devices. However, this also means you can control it with Siri voice commands and that it benefits from the full encryption that HomeKit offers.

In both cases, the interface and installation instructions are identical, taking you through connecting the plug to your Wi-Fi network. While it’s okay to use the TCP app, compatibility with the Smart Life app allows you to combine control of smart devices from multiple manufacturers in one place.

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This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product There are two main ways in which a smart plug works, the most common being via WiFi. Most households in the UK have a WiFi connection, and we’re going to assume if you’re looking at home automation you have one too. Energenie has a range of smart plugs, but most of them require an expensive hub that connects to your router. This Wi-Fi Smart Plug, however, doesn’t. That’s great news, as it will talk directly to your router via Wi-Fi.