The Amazon Echo DOT is a nice unit that can make life easier by installing smart home devices.
There are many new electronics to choose from that are compatible with Echo DOT Alexa and can do a variety of things.
One of the simplest is a Smart Plug wall outlet that turns On or Off with a voice command.
Smart Plugs are small low-cost units that are very useful in many situations.
There are many available with those below some of our picks.
As always be sure to read the reviews on Amazon or elsewhere to be sure a unit is a good fit for you.
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Our Picks for Best Echo DOT Alexa WiFi Smart Plug Outlets
- TP-Link Tapo
- Kasa Smart HS100
- iDevices Switch
- Wemo Insight
TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Mini 15A, Smart Home Wi-Fi Plug
The Amazon Smart Plug is the official smart plug version from Amazon.
Since it is the official version it is the most popular Echo DOT smart plug option.
It only has one outlet but does not block the other outlet when it is plugged in.
Any device plugged into the plug can have the power turned on or off on demand.
There is no smart hub required with it being a stand-alone device ready to connect and work with the DOT once plugged in.
The Kasa Smart Plug HS100 is very popular since it is low-cost and requires no HUB to work.
It has one port to plug a 110 Volt AC electronic device into and control power going to it via voice commands.
More than one can be setup and strategically placed about for automated controls.
When more than one is used a name is given to it each plug for example “Living Room Light”. Alexa can then control the plug with a voice command “Alexa Turn On Living Room Lights.
Besides Alexa they can also be controlled from a smartphone app, and have other features such as being scheduled to turn on or off automatically.
The one downside of the HS100 is it has only one plug port and covers the other wall outlet; this of course, doesn’t matter if an AC strip is being used.
Kasa Smart Plug HS100 is a good Smart Plug AC outlet that works well with the Echo DOT and Alexa at a low cost.
iDevices Switch – WiFi Smart Plug w/ Energy Monitoring, No Hub Required, Works with Alexa
iDevices is another good Smart Plug outlet that works well with Alexa.
The design is nice since it doesn’t cover a second outlet when plugged in.
A light displays from the bar when commands are given.
No hub is needed and it is a stand alone controller ready to work with the DOT and Alexa. Besides Alexa it also works with a smartphone app or Apple HomeKit.
The one downside is the price which is higher than other units such as TP-link.
The WeMo is another popular Alexa controlled wall outlet that works well with the Echo DOT.
It also has many other features such as monitoring electrical usage and automating lights to turn on and off.
It has an electrical rating of 120 volts / 15 Amps / 1800 Watts.
Summary
Smart Home technology with the Amazon Echo DOT has very real world applications that make it more than a convenient device.
The combination of the Echo DOT and smart plug outlets are examples of this which can turn on/off power outlets remotely or with voice commands.
AC wall outlets that can be controlled with a voice command are one of those devices, but there are many more such as Smart Light bulbs or even Bluetooth Speakers for sound.
Since Smart Plugs only control the power going to a device, there are better solutions when volume or other more detailed controls are needed.
When using a Smart Plug be sure not to overload the rated power load since as with any electrical device precaution should always be taken.
The TP-Link HS110 provides load monitoring as well as all the HS100 features.
Tp- link and Wemo plug are the best smart plug for Alexa.