Top 10 Smart Plug Companies
Top 10 Best Smart Plugs
10 Aqara
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.5
Aqara specializes in the production of smart home devices, and they are doing well. The company is a subsidiary of Xiaomi and produces high-quality smart sockets, sensors, gateways, and detectors. Sockets can be controlled through a well-thought-out branded application. iOS smartphone owners can also control via Apple HomeKit, and Android smartphone users will be able to connect through the Yandex ecosystem and give voice commands to Alice.
Smart sockets work through the ZigBee protocol. The application provides functions for setting on / off scenarios based on the readings of other sensors, for example, temperature ones. Aqara smart plugs are the best choice for those who control appliances via Apple HomeKit and those who want to build a smart home based on appliances from a single manufacturer.
9 ELARI
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.5
A Russian company that produces smart sockets also in the twin format. They work in the Yandex Smart Home ecosystem and are endowed with a protective shutter, grounding, and short circuit protection. Users in the reviews pay attention to the build quality and the strength of the case: the plastic is dense and thick, it looks reliable. From the Wi-Fi network, the socket does not turn off by itself. Elari does not have smart sockets that work via mobile communications from a SIM card.
There is an Elari Smart Home application - simple, with a clear interface. There you can set the schedule for turning sockets on and off, as well as work on a timer. A feature of some models of Elari smart sockets is the presence of a USB-A port. This is the best choice if you need a twin with the ability to control voice or via phone, as well as in cases where you are building a smart home through the Yandex ecosystem - Elari devices do not support other ecosystems.
8 DIGMA
Country: Great Britain
Rating (2022): 4.6
Digma sells inexpensive smartphones and other electronics in Russia, and has recently begun to develop the smart home business. Smart sockets from Digma turned out to be surprisingly successful: they work with the ecosystems of Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Yandex Smart Home. They are endowed with wide functionality, a convenient application for management and quick and easy setup.
There are models with energy consumption measurement, the ability to set a schedule for turning on / off electrical appliances, activate a timer and manage through Yandex and Google Home. The Digma application has ready-made work scripts, you can also easily create your own. The reviews believe that the manufacturer provided the best value for money, but some owners complain about the rare, but still happening, disconnection of the outlet from Wi-Fi.
7 Yandex
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.6
Yandex is actively developing its smart home ecosystem. The functionality of their smart sockets is narrower than that of competitors - there is no electricity meter, schedule, timer.It can only be controlled by voice and from a smartphone, setting on and off commands. But everything works stably and without failures. The socket does not disconnect arbitrarily from Wi-Fi, it is easy to set up, and Alice correctly recognizes voice commands and immediately executes them. There are no models that work via a SIM card. Users in the reviews note that the first setup process takes several minutes.
A smart socket from Yandex is a great option for connecting through it, for example, a night light in a nursery so as not to get up and turn it off when the child is already asleep, or an iron. Those who care about the design of the device should like the solutions from Yandex. There are minimalist forms and a choice of two colors: black and white.
6 HIPER
Country: Great Britain
Rating (2022): 4.7
An English company, one of the directions of which is the production of smart home elements. The company manufactures water leakage sensors, detectors, burglar alarm systems, electrics. Smart sockets from Hiper have a stable connection with the smart home system, listen to Alice and quickly connect to the Yandex smart home.
There is a proprietary smartphone app. The reviews note that when linked to the Yandex ecosystem through the native Hiper IOT server, the socket is unstable, but when connected directly to the Yandex server, everything is fine. There are no delays, all commands are executed instantly and correctly. Smart sockets from Hiper are endowed with a shutter, grounding, and everything works with Alice. Quietly fit into the ecosystem from other manufacturers. This is the best option when you need a quality Wi-Fi connected smart plug.
5 Rubetek
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Rating (2022): 4.8
The Russian firm, founded in 2010, has quickly established itself as an authoritative position in the smart home market by bringing together all such devices that can be controlled via a mobile app. In 2017, the company was awarded the "Product of the Year" award as the best in the field of consumer electronics. The product line includes relays, video cameras, motion, smoke, temperature sensors, and, of course, smart sockets.
The manufacturer made a real breakthrough by introducing the RE-3301 socket, remotely controlled via a wi-fi connection. The model has compact dimensions and is part of the overall smart home system, but it can also work without a single control center. Another smart plug model, "Rubetek TZ68G", is controlled through a common center, allowing you to save time and perform large appliance control tasks while away from home. Customer reviews note the ease of use of these outlets.
4 GEOS
Country: Ukraine
Rating (2022): 4.8
The main production lines of GEOS are located on the territory of Ukraine. The company's product range includes voltage converters, access control systems such as readers and controllers, as well as various solutions for commercial equipment (lock control, monitoring and lighting systems). Among the company's products, the best reviews were collected by smart GSM sockets SOKOL-GS1 and SOKOL-GS4.
"SOKOL-GS1" is designed to control the power of any electrical appliances at a distance, has a built-in SIM card, through which control is performed by calling its number. The model is protected from short circuits and overheating, and its range is unlimited.SOKOL-GS4 has a built-in thermostat and a Li-on battery. The socket will be an excellent assistant in managing the power supply of boilers and will help to control the temperature in the room from a distance. The model notifies you of network failures and extremely low or high temperature changes.
3 Redmond
Country: USA (made in China)
Rating (2022): 4.9
The American company, which appeared in 2007, is now widely popular in Russia. The company gained fame as a manufacturer of multicookers, but now its range includes almost all medium-sized household appliances. The best was the "Smart Home" series - small household appliances and home security systems that implement remote control of appliances via a smartphone.
A popular product in this series is smart sockets, adapters between a conventional socket and a device through which remote control is carried out. The socket "SkyPlug RSP-103S" has a compact body and wide functionality, you can program timers for turning on devices or completely block the socket to prevent accidental turning on of equipment by children. Another model, "SkySocket RSP-R2S", features a dust and moisture-proof housing, which allows it to be used, for example, in a garage or in wet areas.
2 Xiaomi
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.9
The Chinese corporation appeared in 2010 and gained fame as a manufacturer of smartphones and the creator of branded firmware for them. In 2014, a small set of home control devices was released for the first time. The products are distinguished by an affordable price that allows you to get acquainted with the smart home system without spending a lot of money.Futuristic Xiaomi smart sockets, covered with protective shutters for safety, allow you to connect different types of plugs.
Wi-Fi socket "Mi Smart Power Plug", which has collected a lot of feedback on the network, allows the owner to analyze the state of equipment and manage its power. The fire-resistant case can withstand temperatures up to 750 degrees, there is also a built-in temperature sensor. The AqaraSmart Socket model, working with the Smart Home main control unit, allows you to create an accurate system for setting and monitoring energy consumption, all functions of which are displayed in the application.
1 TP Link
Country: China
Rating (2022): 5.0
A recognized leader in the field of network technologies, in 2016 introduced a completely new series of devices for automating the operation of home devices: switches, remote-controlled lamps that adjust the brightness of the light, routers, surveillance cameras, smart sockets. All devices are aimed at improving the energy efficiency of the house and control over its safety. In a short period of time, the products managed to collect a huge amount of positive feedback.
Among smart sockets, the wi-fi models "TP-Link HS100" and "TP-LINK HS110" became the best. Device management from anywhere in the world takes place through a special mobile application. There is a function of scheduling the power on and off and even lighting. It also provides the ability to monitor energy consumption, both current and past periods.
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