I use this handy smart plug every day – it’s 50% off right now

Whether you’re dipping your toes into smart home tech or a seasoned super-user, smart plugs are a must-have home gadget; so it’s great to see Amazon’s Smart Plug now just $12.99 (was $24.99) for Prime Day.

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Smart plugs are handy for even the most basic of smart home setups, allowing you to remotely control your dumb devices at home. They’re often some of the best deals you can find during Amazon Prime Day, too, allowing you to impress guests, keep your home safe and smart for less.

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Today’s best Amazon Smart Plug Prime Day deal

We rate the Amazon Smart Plug as one of the best smart plugs available, and doubly so for its easy connectivity with Alexa. While it exclusively works with Amazon’s voice assistant, that’s likely no big drama if you’re shopping smart home deals this Prime Day; that’s when you’ll get the best Amazon Echo deals, too.

That being said, a litany of other devices with wider compatibility are also on offer, though I’ve struggled to find any with as significant a cut as Amazon’s. Those are listed below!