As you look for an empty wall plug, it occurs to you that your smart home isn’t too smart. You can turn on the lights and even the shower on your way home from work using a smart phone. You have every kind of gadget and appliance running on Wi-Fi, including a state-of-the-art security system.
If your smart home has all this, then why can’t you run the gadgets with Wi-Fi plugs or smart plugs with USB ports? Guess what? You can. Residential electricians in Baton Rouge will need to go over the wiring and circuitry before you can use them, but it’s exciting to know that technology has finally embraced electrical outlets.
Wi-Fi Plugs
Wi-Fi plugs work on their own in connection with an app used for coordinating home systems and appliances. You fix the settings the way you want them, and you’re wireless. Use the same plug with Google and Amazon’s Alexa to enable voice control over your wireless system.
Some plugs include LED-lit power usage features and extra USB ports. There’s even a feature called “away mode” in which you can program the plug to turn things on and off while you’re on vacation. There’s a night light on some plugs, too.
Smart Electrical Outlets
If you want internet-ready electrical outlets, you will need residential electricians in Baton Rouge to install them, just like their Wi-Fi cousins. They’re making smart outlets now that can take two or more gadgets plugged in, and you can control the gadgets separately with different apps on your phone. One outlet can be turned off when not in use, but both are made to save money on “stand-by mode” to help with the power bill.
