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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Barry Collins

How much could smart plugs save you this winter?

TP-Link’s Tapo P11 costs as little as £12

(Picture: TP-Link)

Smart plugs have the potential to save you money in several ways. They allow you to schedule when devices are turned on or off at the plug socket, ensuring they’re not wasting electricity when not in use. They can let you switch off devices when you’re away from home, handy if you’ve forgotten to turn off an energy-guzzling electric heater after going out for the evening. Many models also offer energy monitoring, allowing you to see precisely how much electricity your devices consume and react accordingly.

A smart plug with energy monitoring, such as TP-Link’s Tapo P110, costs as little as £12, with discounts for buying in bulk. How quickly could that start paying back? Very quickly indeed.

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