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Title: These smart plugs work with Siri and HomeKit
Post by: HCK on November 29, 2018, 04:05:20 pm
These smart plugs work with Siri and HomeKit

If you're new to home automation, a smart plug can be a good first step — a toe in the water, if you will — in building out your connected home. If you've gone all-in on HomeKit-enabled accessories, this list can help you track down the perfect HomeKit-enabled plug for your smart home.



Best energy monitor

Elgato Eve Energy



The Elgato Eve Energy is a Bluetooth-connected smart plug. With in-depth energy monitoring stats, the Elgato Eve Energy can help you keep a lid on your utility bills. Thanks to the device's Bluetooth LE connection, you won't need to struggle with a Wi-Fi setup process or crowd your network with another device — the Eve Energy communicates directly with your phone or through an Apple TV or iPad via Apple HomeKit.

$50 at Amazon

Most reliable connection

iDevices Switch



The iDevices Switch is hands-down my favorite Wi-Fi connected, HomeKit-enabled plug. The unique design, which shifts the plug to the side of the device, keeps the smart plug...

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