If you have purchased a Google Home smart speaker and want to use it to remotely control - or via voice commands - your home appliance, then what you need is a WiFi socket compatible with Google Assistant. In this article we will guide you in the purchase of a smart socket, or intelligent socket (as you prefer) but first it is good that you know what they are and how they work in the field of home automation. After having seen the main features we will list those that are, in our opinion, the best to buy for quality / price ratio!
WiFi socket: what is it, what is it for?
A WiFi socket - or smart socket - is a normal wall socket to which you can connect any device or household appliance. The only precaution must be to not exceed the KW value (Chilo Watt) nominal of the WiFi socket, so as not to risk burning it.
But obviously if they are called "smart sockets"(Or smart sockets) there must be a reason! In fact in addition to the mere electrical component in these smart plug there is an electronic component that allows us to manage its operation remotely, with a simple application or a voice command.
Main features
First of all, each of them is characterized by one Wifi connection: it allows you to connect to your home WiFi router in order to access the Internet. By doing so you can "reach it" via your smartphone connected to the Internet (via an application) wherever you are (yes from all over the world!).
Another very interesting feature, which not all smart sockets have, but which uses the WiFi connection, is the ability to connect the WiFi socket to a Smart Home voice assistant (such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant) to manage them via voice commands!
No less important it is application. Each WiFi socket has a dedicated app to download to your smartphone or tablet with which you can command and monitor every aspect: programming the switching on / off, set a timer shutdown, check consumption energy and more.
In short, a perfect and really comfortable device for save on your bill, to turn off devices when you are away from home, for manage plants (irrigation for example, by setting a timer) or perhaps to turn on certain lights in the house when you are not there, for "Disorient" thieves who did not believe you were at home.
The most purchased WiFi sockets for Google Assistant on Amazon
Soon we will show you the smart plugs, in our opinion, the best to buy. But first, here it is the 10 best-selling WiFi sockets for Google Assistant on Amazon city in this list that is updated continuously and autonomously. Checking this list is just one of the many methods we have shown you on how to save on Amazon, so take a quick look!
But be careful, the fact that they are the best sellers does not mean that they are the best to buy in terms of functionality, reliability or value for money. Either way, remember that with an Amazon Prime account you will be able to buy most to be with free and fast shipping. So here are the best-selling WiFi sockets:
These were therefore the best-selling smart sockets, but please, don't get confused with the Powerline sockets which have a completely different purpose e they cannot be used to control your home sockets. You will usually recognize Powerlines because they have Ethernet inputs (like those on a PC). In any case, always read the description and feedback from buyers carefully.
The best WiFi sockets for Google Assistant chosen by us
Now that we've seen the best-selling smart plugs, it's time to show you the ones we have personally chosen and recommend you buy. Obviously our choices were made on the basis of product functionality, reliability and quality / price ratio. Here's what came out of it:
TP-Link HS110
Le HS11O on TP-Link they are definitely our choice: functionality, reliability and an excellent quality / price ratio. This smart socket is in fact among the most popular because in addition to remote control (via WiFi and data network) with the excellent "Kasa" app, it also includes multiple features for intelligent management: programming on / off, scheduled times and timers, automatic control of equipment (autonomously avoids wasting energy) and finally offers the monitoraggio Real-time and history of your electricity consumption.
If you want to spend slightly less there is also the version HS100 which does not integrate real-time consumption monitoring, but the difference is not great so it is better to keep monitoring. Also it is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant and then you can even use voice control to control it! The technical characteristics are 100 / 240V (alternating), 16A and maximum 3680W with TP-Link 3-year warranty!
Maxcio - smart socket
If you are looking for something extremely cheap, then you can choose this smart socket marked Maxcio! For just over 10 euros, a small but functional device with WiFi connection and switch, but above all compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant thanks to which you can also impart voice commands!
This allows this WiFi socket to be controllable too remotely (or even when you are away from home) allowing you to switch on / off or even program the operation of any appliance connected to it. To this is also added one USB socket for charging your devices.
TECKIN - WiFi Dam
A model similar to the one seen a little while ago, which we also recommend in this case for his excellent value for money, is TECKIN's smart socket. The functionalities are in fact the same seen in the previous model, but be careful because the attack in this case is a shuko, and not tripolar (you may need an adapter) even if most of the appliances adopt this type of grip.
Even the TECKIN WiFi socket can be found remotely thanks to its proprietary app, but the control can also be carried out via Google Home, Amazon Alexa o IFTTT, and consequently also via voice command. By buying the packs of two sockets then, you can save a little bit and make your home smarter!
D-Link DSP-W115
Among the newcomers to D-Link there is the DSP-W115 perfect for those who do not want to spend too much to have a WiFi socket compatible with Google Assistant to manage without wires remotely. Being then compatible with all other assistants such as Amazon Alexa and IFTTT, it remains an extremely versatile and manageable socket via voice control even remotely.
This smart socket is installed on a schuko socket, and it is compatible with schuko sockets. Obviously, like all smart sockets, this device is too programmable with timers and it is easy to configure it with the WiFi of your modem thanks to the presence of the button WPS on it. Alternatively we have also reported the ciabatta smart multiporta if you need to control several devices at the same time.
Meross - WiFi sockets
Meross is another very popular brand if you are looking for a WiFi socket compatible with Google Assistant of good quality and at a good price. Here above we have recommended you two models: the first with a tripolar connection (english) while the second with a French connection (a schuko) according to your needs.
The technical characteristics are quite similar to each other with a maximum absorption of 16A and smart features such as: programmable timers, remote control (via app), voice control - via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT - ed energy consumption analysis in real time (only for the version with three-pole connection).
Osram Smart+ Zigbee
Definitely one of the least economical, but Osram Smart + is synonymous with reliability and top quality that it is available in two different variants: one compatible with systems Zigbee and another (more expensive) that also integrates a connection Bluetooth for immediate management via smartphone.
This is obviously a smart plug, i.e. a WiFi socket compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. As mentioned, it is compatible with systems based on the Zigbee protocol, but in this case one is required centralina Zigbee (gateway / hub / bridge) to connect to. Withstands a maximum power of 3680W and an outdoor version is also available, waterproof.
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