You don't want these smart plugs

Fix This Build That July 14, 2024
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Watch this before buying Smart Plugs Watch this before you buy smart plugs for your home automation setup. Using Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or Apple Homekit might not be as easy as you think if you buy the wrong plug! 🎥 What to Watch Next: Watch this before buying LEDs - https://youtu.be/LdpvCepML-E Installing Recessed LED Can Lights - https://youtu.be/2kSHTWthJ5w ➤Plans from this video: Modular Garage Cabinets bundle (Save 30%) - https://fixthisbuildthat.com/garagecabinets ➤Join the Builders Club!!! http://bit.ly/2abkaSV More content, early access, FREE plans, video credits ➤Tools/Supplies Used (affiliate): 💎 Dewenwils Remote Outlet - https://amzn.to/3VZ8TMp ❤️BN-Link Smart Plug (new version) - https://amzn.to/3zG5F93 Amazon Smart Plug - https://amzn.to/3LoduCU Amazon Basics Smart Plug Strip - https://amzn.to/3S4QOLA Govee Smart Plug H5083 - https://amzn.to/460HpdT Govee Matter Smart Plug Pro H5085 - https://amzn.to/4bKoAgd Govee Smart Plug with Monitoring - https://amzn.to/4cEiz66 Govee Dual Smart Plug H5082 - https://amzn.to/3XYIFMr Kasa Smart Plug HS103P2 - https://amzn.to/467Xqi3 Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M - https://amzn.to/4f00voy Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip KP303 - https://amzn.to/3zG5Jpj Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini EP10P2 - https://amzn.to/4d2E54j Kasa Smart Plug In-Wall Outlet KP200 - https://amzn.to/465Q4eQ Zoiinet Remote Outlet - https://amzn.to/461uvw0 ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/2Ru4Es8 (10% off code: FTBT) ➤Support the FTBT Channel: Buy FTBT Woodworking Plans: https://fixthisbuildthat.com/plans Buy FTBT Merch: https://bit.ly/2YgiHnd Links to My Tools & Gear: http://bit.ly/FTBT-tools Subscribe: http://bit.ly/FTBT-youtube ➤Thank you to these partners for supporting my channel. Go check them out! Kreg Tool: https://amzn.to/2FXZIGp ISOtunes: http://bit.ly/2Ru4Es8 (10% off code: FTBT) ➤FOLLOW FTBT on Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/fixthisbuildthat TikTok - Https://tiktok.com/@fixthisbuildthat Facebook - http://fb.com/fixthisbuildthat Twitter - http://twitter.com/fixthisbuildtht Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/fixthisbuildtht Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound - Get a FREE month: https://bit.ly/3qCwWiW 0:00 Will your device even work with smart plugs? 1:43 Do you have the power? 3:35 Small enough? 7:02 How much control do you want? 11:39 Are they easy to setup? 14:17 Which home assistant works? 17:24 Are they secure? 20:27 Monitoring energy usage? 22:20 What about automations? 24:08 What do they cost?

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