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I'm the kind who likes to start my day with all my devices at 100%, so having smart plugs to only start charging them just a couple of hours before I wake up was a big game changer!

I'm a tech noob who is trying to convince my husband to make our new BTO home smart. Thanks for making it so much easier to understand. I actually have a "disease" of forgetting to on the plug every time I plug my devices into the mobile/laptop charger. Now I know the plug can be kept on without the risk of overcharging! HAHA You gave me a cure!!!

Love how smart plugs can be used to make life easier. Surely would use them for switching on and off devices when I'm going out or sleeping.

It is a good idea to use it for my power strip for all my laptops and monitors. Because I personally don’t turn them off. Side note, nice cable management as well.

Brief explanation. Can't wait to use all the tips from this video to my new home. Thank you Alex!

Hi Alex! I will be moving into my new house soon and currently planning my house renovation with my ID. I always needed some ideas on renovating my new house. That's where I chanced upon your videos. Your videos are super useful and very easy to understand. First and foremost, I think you house is very nicely done. I have also seen your other videos on gadgets and home renovation tip. What caught my eye most is the Ultimate Guide to Start & Build a Smart Home. Never knew there were such things before watching your video. This smart switch is definitely super useful. For example, I can use it to not to overcharge my smart devices. The best part is overall I can save energy being used and also it makes lives better. Technology is sure evolving very fast these day. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for this useful tip! My husband and I are getting ready to renovate our house, and your videos are very helpful and informative! Happy new year to you and your loved ones ☺️

Love the ending of this video, welcome 2021!! Qn, if my wifi/internet connection down, will the timer or schedule still run?

Wow... Smart plug seemed like a good tool to have to smart every electronics in the house. This small little nitty details will be so helpful for me to plan for my future home! Thanks!

Quality video, we now have a tech channel in SG! I would prefer this than others, feels closer to home 👀 Thank you for sharing! Helps me in planning my future home :)

Front door entrance design nicely done! 🌱🌴

Cool stuff and ideas! I have been using smart plug to automate the switchover from air-conditioner to fan in the middle of night to save energy! Looking for more ways to make my home smarter and your videos is an inspiration.

Subscribed! I used my smart plug to control my dressing table mirror light and hairdryer in the morning and switch it off after I leave the house.. Amazed by that automation to prepare breakfast! Never thought of that!

Like always, your videos give great tips on smart home devices usage. I used smart plug mainly to switch off my bedroom fan automatically in the morning, and also for television operations.

Phantom power is really a problem for most computer set ups. Glad to know this would help with it!

Happy New Year! Will definitely refer to your videos again when I get my own home 🙂 for now, I really like the idea of remotely controlling appliances that take time to do a certain task or to save on electricity

Happy 2021! Thanks for all the videos on smart devices. I’m renovating my home and your smart tips have been very informative! Definitely will save alot compared to engaging a company to “smartify” the house. Keep up the great work!

Thanks Alex for such informative videos! It’s really boost my courage to DIY my little nest for a smart home. Love your ideas of using the smart plug and start your cooking egg process in morning!

It's a good way to save electricity in our house with all the smart tech we have! It will be awesome to have it in our home! Thanks for the great intro Alex.

Talking about "overcharging" your mobile phones or devices. Actually many have this misconception about leaving the charger plugged. There's a protection circuit in every battery charging device (mobile phones, laptop, powerbank etc...) to trickle charge when it's full to prevent overcharging. Li-ion battery life deteriorates when it drops below a very very low voltage, like if you like tend to use your devices till below 10% before you start to charge, then you feel how come the mobile battery weakens after 6-12 months. (of course quality also matters). Most of the time this is the reason and not due to overcharging. The battery also forms 'crystal' inside after repeated use so battery lifespan will also shorten, so don't expect 95% capacity after a long time. There is something many do not know: Li-ion batteries requires a minimal charge. There's a protection circuit to prevent Li-ion battery from dropping below the "minimal" voltage, as it will permanently damage the battery. Good implementation of this will shutdown your phone or device and cut off the power before it drops below that minimum voltage. If forcefully leaving it to charge, that's when fire hazard or even explosion might occur. Most of the fire incident read in news are due to cheap and flawed protection circuitry, not that the device is plugged and overcharging. So buy proper, good products. Happy New Year!

Was just looking at smart plug over last weekend. This is just perfect and will love to give it a try.

Thanks, Alex for making informative and unbiased videos that help Tech newbies like me to smart my home. Have a good year 2021 ahead!

A way to solve my overnight charging worries!

Thank you Alex for all your home videos, watched quite a bit today and they were very helpful in getting an idea of what I really need in my future home. Also, Happy New Year Everybody!

Great video again! Am planning to have a smart home but I want to try something small for a start in my current place, looks like smart plugs are the way to go! Happy New Year Alex!

I was looking for renovation ideas for my house which is coming soon and came across your channel some time back. Appreciate your kind tips which I will definitely take note of when I am renovating my house!

very timely video. i was watching the smart bulb/smart switch vid just last week and wondering what appliances I can use with a smart switch other than for lights. this is very useful

Good video, Alex. I just started building my smart home a week ago. Lots of fun so far. Interesting things you have done with your smart devices. Will check out the rest of your videos.

Ohh nice.. Thanks Alex! Im exploring how to make my new house a smart home n thats y im here! I'm quite an IT idiot but starting with a smart plug seems manageable! 😉 Happy 2021~ 🥳

These are the types of videos I like. Easy guide for dummies

I look forward to using this smart plug which would add energy-saving, battery-preserving...benefits to charging my multiple electronic devices.

Thanks for sharing these great tips! Have always wanted to try them out. I think it will be good to plug the smart plugs to the robot vacuum cleaner and WiFi range extender for better control of usage and convenience.

Insanely useful series, Alex. Suggestion/request here. Would you be able to share your macros/routine setup and possibly suggestions on what sets of devices should logically be clumped together? Thanks again!

Thanks for sharing your ideas Alex! Heavily considering decking out my house with these smart plugs:)

Thanks for sharing some ideas on the smart plug uses! I especially love the idea about using the plugs for the pc extension! 👍🏻

Controlling my Christmas Tree lights using a Wemo Smart Outlet is my one-month-a-year super-power!

Recommended by youtube, binged watched all😊. This one made me crack thinking your neighbours will imagine you've a partner named google😁.

nicely done! Thank you for sharing. Definitely will use it for my new home after reno. You can use it on fish tank lights, pet feeder, appliances which u often forget to off and many more!

Happy New Year Alex ! Great video. Just starting to get into this smart-home journey. No smart plug devices in the home yet.. but I do have Google Mini and Amazon Echo in the house. Will get the smart plugs to try out. Keep up the videos. Easy to understand

Alex, I bought this plug from the Amazon link you shared, they sent me a generic plug with that it's not TECKIN. I'm returning the plug to them. just FYI. Very useful sharing, I watch almost all your video! keep it up!

Great and accessible way to introduce smart living into older homes!

Smart plugs are useful in Automation. You can consider a switchbot to press buttons to further automate your gadgets

Another great video as always! Thanks Alex for sharing all these tips! Really hoping to get those useful smart plugs for my upcoming BTO!! Cheers!

I do not have google assistant but the way it responses to your request is hilarious! Smart plug is really the way to go in the future!

I was searching for a video locally and here you are... wonderful and very informative. Good Job!

Hi Alex! Thanks for video and giveaway. Would love to have a video on how u set up for your tv backlight to wall!

Wow never thought of using the smart plug to prevent over charging phone. I think maybe I will use it for pre heating up my steamer using the smart plug so I can save some time in the morning

Thanks Alex for sharing! I'll love to have the smart plugs to control the appliances in my bed room for a good night's rest :)

Nice explanation on phantom power and smart plug applications. U nailed it 😊👍⚡

Thank you Alex! You have really been really helpful on my road to making my house smart. 🤗

Hi Alex Awesome Video, 😊 Thank You for a Cool quick and direct video on All about Smart Plugs.

Definitely need this for my new home! Can't wait to try it for my lamps and appliances.

I would love to try using this to switch off my work laptop charger outside office hours. Thanks for the great videos and see u in the next one Alex!

your videos help me so much in planning and preparing for the renovation of my house that is not even ready yet. excited to see your videos coming up! Hope to see more awesome contenT!

Saw your video recommended by KZfaq actually. Thank you for making the smart home video. It's really giving me some idea for my HDB renovation. Happy Blessed New Year and stay healthy always!!

a bit out of topic but what cooker pot do you use? and what is the power strip for your PC? Is surge protector required/necessary? Thanks !

HI Alex, thanks for sharing your knowledge, i got an tp link tapo P100 smart plug, but when i turn it off, the power was not cut off. My smart plug is inserted into the wall socket, and my power strip is connected to the smart plug(power strip has on/off switch too), any idea what i did wrong? thanks!

Hi Alex! Thank you so much for sharing, your videos are always so informative, really a good help for me to plan my future home 🙏🙏

Found your videos just as I'm about to receive the keys to our resale unit in a few months time. Super helpful tips, thank you!

i've seen one usage is to attach a smart plug to your water heater. this way you don't have to wait for the water to be hot since u can pre-set a time for it to automatically switch on :>

I’m going to renovate my room soon and was watching your smart home videos as reference! Gonna try doing my own smart room! 😊

Happy new year Alex! Your tips have been really useful and I can't wait to start building my own smart home

I think using this smart plug will be the easiest option for me to make my home smarter!

Smartplug actually uses standby power about 3W for the WiFi antenna. There are also some builtin 86 style power socket that are app controlled as well.

Awesome video! Looking forward to getting additional smart home tools. Wil be good to link a desk lamp with my alarm to help with waking up.

Luv the videos, can’t wait for the day when I can deck out my house like yours!!!

HI Alex I am building up a Smart network at home too.. So I am happy to discover your video. Create more. THanks for it. :)

Hi Alex can I check if it is possible to plug a smart plug onto a normal wall socket. Then connect the smart plug to a power strip ? With that I will be able to control on off for the entire power strip rite ?

Hi, thanks for making this video! so if I want to use smart plugs I have to leave my wifi on 24hrs? If I switch it off would the settings be reset and I need to set up everything again? I prefer to switch off my wifi when I go to sleep and just want to use smart plugs for basic functions like switching off and on using my phone and the timer for charging.

I am inspired to make mine a smart home and was thinking of getting these smart plugs and the Google home mini as a start. Would you recommend it or have a better suggestion?

Happy New Year Alex, your video gave me a better idea how to make my future home smarter.

Thanks you, Alex, for the informative video. The algorithm brought me here in December 2022! 😆

Great video Alex! Will be helpful for my 🐢 who needs UVA/UVB light during the day. Ill be getting my house in a few months, would like to know your advice if we should get neutral wiring for the house? (Confused on how this works)

thanks for sharing! it is very informative and useful tips especially for viewers like me working on renovation project. it will be useful for setting the timer to switch off the water heater as well. Thank you Alex.

watched all your videos, shared most of them cos it’s really handy and informative! i wish to begin my smart home journey with the help of your videos, and hope this smart plug can be a part of it! 😊

Wanted to do smart home when i renovated, but the cabling is so expensive. These kind of smart plugs are definitely helpful and helps save costs as not all devices needed to be smart.

Hi Alex! Thank you for all your amazing videos. Can you do a video on smart wall socket? Would like to know why you recommend smart plug instead of smart socket.. I am thinking of using Moes smart wall socket for my renovation. Not sure if it is reliable and safe. Can you give me some advice? Thank you

Hi Alex, cool video there 😎 It would be great if the smart digital lock be able to integrate with Google so that the switch could turn on/off by itself.

Thanks for this great video! I will use the smart plug for my power strip because the one I have doesn't have individual on/off switches for each socket and because Im lazy, i just leave the entire strip on hahaha.

Wow I've always been using those manual timed plugs. Seems like I've been living in a cave, would love to get 1 to try :D

hi alex those switches that are always on but not powered ON yet either via motion sensor or by app, do they consume power?

Thanks Alex, I enjoy your vids! It'll be useful for scheduling the lights and filter pump for my fish tank

Great recommendations as usual! Will not forget to charge my vacuum cleaner with this.

would like to have it to control some of my appliances which require longer charging time but am not physically at home to switch them off

Great video once again Alex! New to these smart home systems. With regards to smart home, which ecosystem would you recommend to be fuss free and universal? Google or alexa or xiaomi or are there any other good ones out there? Preferably with options for both app and voice, so that can use app if do not want to disturb family with voice! :) Happy new year to you too!

Does this smart plug support Apple HomeKit? Or it has a seperate app?

Hello Alex! Thanks for your video! Been helpful! Esp the taobao video haha. Would love to have the smart plug for my house aquarium! As I have plants on top of the aquarium, every morning I have to switch on the lights manually! 🙏🏻🐟

question on smart plug... since the smart plug need to be on 24 hours ... does it use up more electricity this way?

Hi. Happy 2021 to you. Wanted to asked about the smart plugs. There’s those 16A, 13A and 10A ... any difference on which one I am using?? Thanks in advanced!!!

Would love to have the smart plug to set timer to off my modem/router in the wee hours!

After watching this video, am more certain of how to set up smart home with Google and plugs...thanks a load, Alex. Wishing u a great blessings 2021 🍍🍍

Thank you Alex for sharing such useful info! Truly enjoy watching your videos. Can’t wait to have my own smart home!

Awesome video. Can u advise if smart switch is applicable to shower room water heater as well?

Google now has automatic presence sensing based on device location, so you no longer need to manually tell Google you're leaving the house. You can set it up so that once all your phones get a certain distance away from your house, it will start a routine you choose.

Happy 2021! Very informative video and easy to understand guides. Can’t wait to make breakfast 🥚 like how you did. Thanks for sharing the great tip!

Great content; keep it up (esp. with more reviews on affordable Tuya devices)! I think you can also switch off the plug to your phone charger when the charge is at 100%, but some elbow grease is required - use MacroDroid to detect battery level and then to operate the UI on Google Home.

Hi Alex, thank you very much for sharing, I am looking through online shops to buy the smart plugs, but I see there are versions 10A and 16A, I am a little confused which I should buy for singapore usage. Can u please advise on this?

Just came across your interesting & informative video using tech for home stuff, like the awesome things one can do with a smart plug. I'll definitely get it! Thanks for your tips.

Good and helpful video.Thank you Alex. Love the smart home!