Best smart plugs 2026
Control any appliance — your air fryer included
The smart plug is the cheapest entry point to a connected kitchen. Pick well and you can turn any appliance programmable — air fryer included. Criteria: amperage, app quality, voice-assistant compatibility.
TP-Link Tapo P115 Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring
£10.99
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Frequently asked questions
Three key uses: turning on the coffee maker or kettle remotely at wake-up, cutting off a forgotten iron or appliance from the office, and monitoring the actual consumption of an oven, air fryer, or microwave to identify the big bill contributors.
Yes for any device with a mechanical ON/OFF switch that auto-restarts on power-up. Incompatible with touchscreen devices requiring manual press to start (some recent ovens, microwaves). Check this before buying.
Consumer models accept 10 to 16 amps, which is 2,200 to 3,500 watts. An oven or induction hob at 3,000 W pushes the limit — prefer a 16 A model and a dedicated wall outlet. Air fryers (1,500 to 2,000 W) pass without issue.
Low risk on established brands (TP-Link, Xiaomi, Eve) that publish regular firmware updates. Isolate smart objects on a VLAN or guest network for maximum security. Avoid unknown brands sold under 5 EUR — unpatched CVE history.
Via Alexa Routines, Google Home Scripts, Home Assistant, or Matter/Thread for recent models. Examples: "coffee started 5 min before the alarm," "automatic iron cutoff after 30 min," "alert if freezer consumption drops (likely power cut).