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Smart WiFi sockets - Take control of your devices

There are no longer many limits to what modern technology has to offer us in our daily lives, and WiFi sockets, with their many features, are no exception to this.

WiFi sockets allow you to manage your home via Smart Home features.

If you connect your WiFi sockets to a Smart Home assistant, you can, for example, turn lights on and off without having to press switches or ensure that the music plays when you train.

Additionally, WiFi sockets stand out by having both Schuko outlets and USB ports, so multiple types of devices with different plug types can be connected at the same time.

Consider these 4 things before buying WiFi sockets

It can seem overwhelming the first time you go to invest in a WiFi socket, as the socket has many functions and comes in several different sizes, etc.

Fortunately, you will get an overview here on the page of what considerations you should make when you set out to acquire a WiFi socket that fits you and your everyday life.

Is there a possibility for voice control, and how does it work? And what about practical elements like cable length, voltage, and the number of Schuko outlets and USB ports?

There may be many questions, which we would really like to help answer with our 4 considerations, so you buy just the WiFi socket that benefits you the most.

#1 - Number of Schuko and USB ports

There is a difference in how many Schuko outlets and USB ports the individual WiFi sockets have.

Therefore, you should consider how many devices you want to be able to connect at the same time, and whether the devices have Schuko plugs (standard power plug) or USB-A plugs.

If you need to have many different electrical appliances plugged in at once, it will pay off for you to invest in a WiFi socket that has space for many devices.

For example, if you want to voice control five different kitchen appliances, all with Schuko plugs, via the WiFi socket, the right solution for you would be a socket with six Schuko outlets.

If, on the other hand, you only want to connect a television, a DVD player, and a lamp, it should be sufficient for you to invest in a WiFi socket that has three Schuko outlets built-in.

If you want an alternative to the elongated WiFi sockets, there is also an option to invest in a so-called PowerCube (a socket that visually resembles a cube).

Below are examples of how many Schuko outlets and USB ports WiFi sockets can have:

• 3x Schuko outlets and 2x USB
• 3x Schuko outlets and 4x USB
• 6x Schuko outlets and 4x USB
• 4x Schuko outlets

#2 - The length of the socket cable

A basic consideration that most people probably forget in the rush is the length of the socket cable - an otherwise essential consideration, as it affects setup.

If you need a WiFi socket for connecting office tools like, for example, your computer or shredder, and the socket needs to be placed just below the desk, there is no need to buy a WiFi socket with a long cable.

However, if you need to have a major connection of a television, stereo system, and speakers in the living room, you might well need one of the longer cables.

You may be unfortunate in that there is a mismatch between where you want to place your television, stereo system, and speakers, and where the living room's electrical outlets are located.

In that case, it would be nice for you to look for a WiFi socket that comes with a longer cable, so you are not forced to place your electronics according to where there are electrical outlets.

The length of your cable depends on how far you need to pull your WiFi socket.

Typical lengths for WiFi sockets could be:

• 1.5 meters
• 1.8 meters
• 3 meters

#3 - Voltage, power, and amperage

Another thing that is important to focus on is the amount of voltage and amperage present in a WiFi socket, as it affects how powerful/strong the WiFi socket is.

Amperage is measured in Amperes (A) and voltage in Volts (V): The higher the voltage and amperage, the stronger and more efficient the WiFi socket is.

It may be a good idea to opt for a powerful WiFi socket if the devices to be connected to the socket are power-hungry by nature or if they are often left on during the day.

When selecting your WiFi socket, it is important to check what it can max output in terms of power, and whether the device you want to connect is compatible with this amount.

You may also want to look for the measurement unit Watt (W), which directly refers to how much energy an electrical device uses per second.

#4 - Possibility for voice control

Control your WiFi sockets via a Smart Home assistant and experience how it suddenly becomes easier to manage electrical appliances like, for example, lights, music, or kitchen utensils.

The WiFi sockets here on the page support voice control via Smart Home assistants.

Examples of Smart Home assistants could be Amazon's Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Homekit, all of which can be turned on and off via voice commands.

If you connect your WiFi socket to one of the above Smart Home assistants, you will have the ability to control all connected devices with your voice.

If you have, for example, connected the lights in your living room to your WiFi socket, and this is set up to cooperate with a Smart Home assistant, you can actually turn the lights on and off without having to lift a finger - practical if you have your hands full of snacks when you walk into the living room.

With Smart Home assistants, you will also be able to set specific devices to charge.

Smart Home systems also allow you to schedule when the lights should turn on or the music should play, so that devices start up, for example, when you come home from work.

An advantage of voice control is that you can always turn on and off your devices - even if you are in the middle of preparing dinner or cycling on an exercise bike.