So, did you give someone smart plugs for Christmas and now you’re thinking “wow maybe that wasn’t such a good gift after all” because you can’t think of anything to use them with besides a Christmas tree and lamps? Umm. Me too.
This is made all the more difficult when you realize you can only use smart plugs with things with mechanical, on/off switches. And not with high voltage items like many space heaters and air conditioners. :/
This led to me scouring the internet for clever uses for smart plugs and here we are — a whole list of things with on/off switches you can use smart plugs to control!
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Sure, this fan doesn’t oscillate, but I found this brushed nickel beauty while I was on the hunt for a stylish fan that works with smart plugs. (Here’s a link to a Lasko stand-up fan that’s smart plug compatible and does oscillate.)
Here’s your standard stand-up oscillating fan, but one that’s also compatible with smart plugs. Use a smart plug to run this fan on a schedule and keep your cooling costs low in the hottest months. I honestly don’t even remember what it feels like to be hot because it’s January and I live in New…
If you’re looking for a cheap coffee maker that works with smart plug, look no further than the classic 12-cup Mr. Coffee coffee maker. I think I had one of these in college, but I probably would have made it to more classes if I could have programmed it to wake up to freshly brewed…
This personal space heater fits in the palm of your hand and is perfect For warming up a small space, such as an office or bathroom. It’s cheap and comes in a few colors, too. Its low wattage and rocker switch ensures you can use it with a smart plug. As always, exercise extreme caution…
Finding an air conditioner that works with a smart plug is tricky due to both amperage concerns and the fact that fewer and fewer air conditioners are operated with mechanical controls (i.e. a rocker switch or dial), which of course are necessary for smart plug compatibility. The Frigidaire FFRA051WAE is one such air conditioner. This…
If the dryness of forced air heat is murdering your hair and skin like it is mine, you know how crucial a humidifier is. This cute little VicTsing humidifier is smart plug compatible, works for 12-24 hours at a time depending on how high you have it cranked, and shuts off automatically when the water…
The classic tried-and-true 1″ width CHI hair straightening iron is smart plug compatible because of its on/off toggle switch. No more wondering whether you remembered to turn off your straightener. Just use your smart plug to make sure your straightening iron is off after leaving the house.
While not all curling irons work with a smart plug, this one will because it has an on/off switch. My suggested use of a smart plug here is for an easy way to make sure your curling iron is turned off after you’ve already left the house! Plus, it’s rated well and Hot Tools is…