The plug monitors how much energy output an appliance is using including on heaters and airfryers
As households look for practical ways to keep energy costs under control in 2026, simple smart home gadgets are proving increasingly popular. One plug-in device gaining attention is a TAPO P100 Smart Plug that helps people keep track of when appliances are running, cut down unnecessary usage and make everyday energy habits easier to manage.
The plug is now available for £24.90, down from £39.99, saving buyers 38% on their purchase. It is also the number one best seller on Amazonand shoppers are calling it ‘great’ for monitoring bills.
This smart plug connects to home Wi-Fi and lets buyers control appliances using voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Home. They can also turn devices on or off hands-free, making it easy to manage things like heaters, lamps or coffee machines without getting up.
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It also includes scheduling and timer features, allowing appliances to switch on or off automatically at set times. This is useful for managing heating, lights or electric blankets so they’re only running when needed, helping to avoid unnecessary energy use.
Using the Tapo app, appliances can be controlled remotely from anywhere. Whether someone is out for the day or heading home, they can check what’s switched on and turn devices off if they have forgotten, which can help prevent energy being wasted.
The Tapo P100 (4-Pack) Smart Plug is available from Amazon
£39.99
£24.90
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It also includes scheduling and timer features, allowing appliances to switch on or off automatically at set times.
The plug supports device sharing, meaning family members can also control connected appliances, and includes an Away Mode that turns devices on and off at different times to make it look like someone is home. No hub is required, and setup works with standard Wi-Fi, making it a simple, accessible option for anyone looking to monitor and manage their energy use more effectively in the year ahead.
For an alternative, Argos also has the Wiz Wi-Fi Smart Plug for £12.05 available on its website. This offers options to schedule when devices are on and off, as well as working with Wi-Fi and can be controlled from smartphones.
Dunelm then has its Status App Alexa Controlled 13 AMP Plug Adaptor for £12 available, which has been rated a high 4.6 stars. This plug is ‘fully compatible with Alexa and Google assistant’, according to the website, and can set schedules from phones.
The TAPO P100 Smart Plug has been rated a high 4.7 out of 5 stars, however, from over 17,000 reviews. One person said: “Great plugs if I forget to turn them off when I’m out, and it helps to monitor the electric bills.”
A second wrote: “These plugs gave me control over these heaters, I am able to control the time they run and I can switch them remotely. I even put one on the boiler and I was able to reduce the energy bills by 2 thirds.” A third person commented: “Very reliable (so much so than other recently tried brands), really easy to set up and works perfectly with Alexa.”
A handful of others disagreed slightly as one person said: “Very easy to install and set up. The app shows you how in easy steps.
“Great for managing an automated house, and easily controlling those difficult-to-reach sockets. They are also very handy for remotely turning gadgets off, if you forgot to before you left home. The latter model has an energy consumption feature; otherwise, this would be five stars.”
Another said: “Bought these to use with my Alexa. Not compatible or I’m doing it wrong. You have to download an app and control through the app with touchscreen. They work well but not as I expected.”
