Review on 🔌 Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300: Surge Protector with 6 Individually Controlled Outlets and 3 USB Ports, Works with Alexa & Google Home – No Hub Required by Will Schimmel

The ease of use of this device is its best feature. I've been using the 2-way plug for a few weeks now and I liked it so much that I bought an extension cord. I liked it so much that I ordered 2 more, one for home use and one as a gift for my tech-savvy mom. Seamless integration with Alexa. I can say, "Alexa, turn on the fan" without having to say, "Alexa, ask Kasa to turn on the fan." The application makes it easy to name elements and place them on plans as needed. Unlike many smart home products, I don't need a hub or separate app (other than the TP Link Kasa app) to make it work effectively with Alexa (no IFTTT required). I didn't have to do any resets, and after playing with it a bit, I didn't even have to repeat for something to turn off and on again. The integration with Alexa works flawlessly. After tracking my power usage with the first power strip, I bought a second power strip to see what devices in our house are "energy vampires" in other rooms, even though I have a lot of dumb power. Tapes that would otherwise suffice. With it you can see the total, daily and monthly energy consumption and I plan to turn things off at night and when we are usually rarely at home/in that room. A simple voice command will still turn it on at the scheduled off time if needed. Hopefully this will reduce our electricity bills over time.