Take control of your energy use with this super-cheap under £15 gadget on Black Friday

Tapo P110
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Smart plugs are becoming increasingly popular in UK homes, and thanks to Black Friday, they're now more affordable than ever. That is especially true of the Tapo P110 (2-Pack) Smart Plugs, which are on sale at Amazon for £14.29 (was £23.99).

The Tapo P110 can be controlled using a handy and free app, which makes it possible to control the devices it's powering. This could include the best smart speakers, the best smart displays, or even your Christmas tree lights.

Today's best smart plug deal

Tapo P110 (2-Pack) Smart Plug
Tapo P110 (2-Pack) Smart Plug: was £23.99 now £14.29 at Amazon

These super-cheap smart plugs are nearly half price. That's impressive considering how cheap they already were. Control them and attached devices with your phone while also monitoring energy usage. Helpfully, they can also be voice controlled through Alexa and Google.

With energy prices continuing to increase, smart plugs like these are a fantastic solution for monitoring energy usage, helping to ensure your bills don't become unmanageable. All you need is the free Tapo app, which monitors the average power consumption of the load for one hour and reports the results directly to you.

I also love the schedule/timer functionality, which lets you automatically power electronics on and off as needed. They are also fully compatible with Alexa and Google, so you and your family members can take control of them in a super accessible way.

A couple of words of caution from the manufacturer. The first is that you should avoid plugging in appliances with a motor/compressor higher than 1/6HP, such as an air conditioner. The plugs also don't support EV charging.

If this particular deal doesn't tickle your fancy or you'd like to explore alternative options, then head over to our comprehensive guide to all the best smart plugs.

Paul Hatton
Tech writer

Writer, app-hoarder, and professional "low battery" enthusiast. Paul spends his days testing wearables so you don’t have to, and his nights wondering if his sleep tracker is judging him. He’s fascinated by the tech that claims to make us better humans—and if it’s wearable, downloadable, or requires a firmware update, he has thoughts on it.

With over 20 years of experience and a first-class Computer Science degree, Paul has navigated the front lines of the tech and creative industries. His work has been published internationally and appears regularly in Digital Camera World and Creative Bloq.

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