There are smartphones, smart fridges, smart toasters and what not. But have you tried a smart plug as yet? By having a smart power socket you’ll be able to control it through any smartphone or whatever smart gadget you have with a screen. Anything that you can connect to a smart plug, can be controlled via an app on your phone. Whether you connect your smartphone or lamp, fan or even phone chargers, you can control all this and more, through an app. But before you head on out to get yourself one of these smart power sockets beware that they offer different functionality. So how do you know which one is the best for you? There are a lot of smart plugs out there, so to make things easier we have compiled a list of the best smart plugs 2019 that you can lay your hands on.

First a Little Buying Advice Before you can buy the best smart plugs 2019:

Smart power sockets or plugs can be controlled via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. They usually come with a corner switch that allows you turn Bluetooth connectivity on or off or maybe even set it on a timer. All smart plugs from whatever brand comes with this basic functionality.

The difference lies in what some smart plugs can do with this connectivity. Some of the smart plugs come with zones which are basically a group of plugs or scenes which are settings on a schedule or based on your movements. Other than that most of the best smart plugs out there also work across various home controlled stations such as Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings.

So basically before buying a smart plug you should check whether it will work with the home controlled station you have installed or want to get installed in the near future. After that you can look out for other features that you might find useful. So without further ado let’s see what are the best smart plugs 2019.

Belkin WeMo Insight Switch:

What you get: 1 Socket

Can you use it Outside? Nope

Connectivity: 802.11n Wi-Fi

Compatibility: Android 4.4 and later/ iOS 9 and later

This smart plug is the best of the best smart plugs 2019. It is Belkin’s top of the line range and you really can’t get your hands on better. It works well with various services such as Amazon, Apple and Google. You can use it with all the modern home setups and it allows you to monitor appliance usage too. Besides this it can also do the most obvious thing, which is the reason for purchasing it in the first place- turning things on and off through your smartphone.

This smart plug even comes with a scheduling system which is easy enough to use. This is great when you want to get the kids in bed by a particular time- just schedule the TV to go off at that particular time. You can even do it manually if you so wish. What’s so special with this power plug, is that its fast and reliable.

The app too is great and simple to use. It’s user friendly and compatible with Android as well as Apple’s iOS.

Hive Active Plug as one of best smart plugs 2019:

What you Get: 1 Socket

Can you use it outside? Nope

Connectivity: 802.11n Wi-Fi

Compatible: Android 4.4 and later/ iOS 9 and later

This power plug was actually made to be used with the HiveHub that was created by British Gas. This power socket works much the same way as the previous smart plug we just mentioned. You can switch appliances on or off via an app on the phone or you can even set schedules.

The great thing about smart plugs is that you can check if you’ve left something on in the kitchen when you’re outdoors or upstairs even. The only disadvantage with this power plug is that you have to use it with the HiveHub and nothing else. So basically this becomes one of the best smart plugs 2019 for only a certain category of people- those with the HiveHub.

So like all smart plugs this one too comes with an accompanying app that allows you to switch things on or off or set schedules.

D-Link DSP-W115 Smart Plug:

What you get: 1 Socket

Can you use it Outdoors? Nope

Connectivity: 802.11n Wi-Fi

Compatible: Android 4.4 and later/ iOS 9 and later

If you want a smart plug that can do everything then this D-Link one is your best bet. You can use the accompanying app to turn appliances on and off or set schedules too. It works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant too.

If you happen to purchase more than one of these then you can even set them up as groups. This allows you to coordinate everything in one room like switching on all the lights when you enter it. It’s easy to use and set up and that’s why this smart plug finds a place on our list of best smart plugs 2019.

Eve Energy as one of the best smart plugs 2019:

What you get: 1 Socket

Can you use it Outdoors? Nope

Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0

Compatible: iOS 10 and higher, tvOS 10 and above

The only problem with this smart plug is that it only works for Apple devices. Otherwise there’s a lot to can say about this smart plug.  This smart plug can do it all and by that I mean literally. You can use it to set up geofences, actions, triggers and scenes all with its accompanying app or even the Apple Home.

Unlike most smart plugs, this one relies on Bluetooth connectivity to be smart. So if you’re using tvOS then you’ll need a 4^th gen Apple TV or an Apple HomePod as an intermediary for it to work. Another alternative would be to just use the accompanying app to switch appliances on or off.

Eve systems used to work on TV tuners and video capture products. They have now turned their sights onto home tech.