Smart Plugs & Sockets

A smart plug is an adaptor that goes into an ordinary socket, while a smart socket replaces the wall socket itself. A plug needs no wiring and can move between rooms, but a wall socket gives a neater, permanent finish. Fitting a wall socket is electrical work, so use a qualified electrician if you are unsure. The range here includes plug-in smart plugs and smart wall sockets.

A wireless plug socket is switched by a remote control rather than by the switch on the wall. Some use a handheld radio key fob that talks directly to the socket, with no Wi-Fi or app needed, while others join home Wi-Fi so you can switch them from a phone. Check the remote's range suits the room layout. The range here includes a socket with an RF key fob.

Yes, some smart plugs and sockets have a built-in meter that reports how much power a connected appliance draws. The app can show live use and totals over time, helping you find appliances that use more than expected. Some models can also cut the supply when the current passes a limit you set. The range here includes plugs and sockets with energy monitoring.

Yes, smart plugs are generally safe when they are made for UK sockets and used within their rated load. Check the maximum load before connecting heaters or other high-power appliances, and avoid plugging them into extension adaptors. Look for features such as child-safety shutters or overload cut-off, and keep the app and firmware updated. The range here includes smart plugs from alarm makers such as Ajax and Pyronix.

A smart plug is an adaptor that fits between a wall socket and an appliance, letting you turn the appliance on and off remotely. Control usually comes through a phone app, a voice assistant or an alarm hub, and many support schedules. Some connect over Wi-Fi, while others need a hub using their own radio. The range here includes Wi-Fi and hub-based smart plugs.