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Dec 21, 2009
565 posts
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Toronto

Amazon echo

Hi guys,

I got my brother an Amazon echo for Christmas, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for something in terms of home automation that I can get him as an accessory to it that isn't too pricey?

I would have liked to get him one of those Phillips bulbs but I can't really spend an extra $60

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
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Deal Fanatic
Sep 29, 2005
6758 posts
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Montreal
Wemo or TP-Link smart plugs are $20 to $25 these days in stores like Best Buy.
Phils
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Dec 21, 2009
565 posts
196 upvotes
Toronto
Phils wrote: Wemo or TP-Link smart plugs are $20 to $25 these days in stores like Best Buy.
thank you my friend, you have saved christmas :)

https://www.amazon.ca/s/s/ref=sr_nr_p_8 ... 5690384011

do you have any idea which one of these is a good product? i can never trust amazon reviews i find

i might even do a 2 pack and keep one of them for myself (i just got a google home)
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Oct 20, 2004
1410 posts
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We purchased a tp link smart plug with energy monitor just last week and got a Google home last night.

Pros
Plug does not require hub, I can turn it on and off from Google home or the app

Simple to install ( took about 2min)

Cons

Size, it is big, I can't use the plug below it, so I had to put a power bar on it to allow more devices


Paid $20 on Amazon, I'll probably get more since my wife has a bunch of scentsy and lamps on the main floor, and I'm lazy and hate having to run around and turn them all off :)

Winky

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