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Energy regulator Ofgem has increased the price cap from today until the end of September by 13%. According to Ofgem 'from July, the price cap will rise by £18 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas'.
With this in mind, shoppers are turning to smart plugs, a nifty device that helps consumers with consumption through monitoring with an app and smarter control. Smart plugs track exactly how much power connected devices consume and eliminate 'vampire power' (electricity consumed by devices on standby) by allowing users to turn off devices remotely.
New customers of Argos can then purchase the plug as normal through their TopCashback account, essentially bringing it down to £2.54 after cashback. New members of TopCashback and existing customers of Argos can also save a considerable amount, getting it for £2.84. The prices calculated include free click and collect, with standard delivery being £4.95.
The Wiz smart plug can make any socket smart. Simply plug in an ordinary light or appliance, and they can be controlled through a smartphone (iOS and Android) or voice. This model is Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri compatible.
It operates over Wi-Fi and the Wiz Connected app. There's no need to worry that lights or appliances have been left on after leaving the house, because they can be checked and turned off through a smartphone.
With schedules, customers can also turn devices on and off to fit a daily routine and save energy without having to lift a finger. From lamps to fans, coffee machines and more, the Wiz Wi-Fi Smart Plug works with devices that only need power on to function.
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At Argos, there are tons of positive reviews for the Wiz Wi-Fi Smart Plug. Overall, it has been scored 4.5 out of five by 64 people.
One person said: "Fantastic smart plug. Incredibly easy to set up. Can be used within the Wiz app or works seamlessly with Google Assistant and Google Home. I can even turn this off and on when I'm not at home!"
A second shopper shared: "I bought 4 of these, they are so versatile, now as I get older and my mobility is not so good, it's great to operate lights etc from Alexa and my smartphone from my chair, found them very easy to set up, very happy with my purchase."
And a third wrote: "Already had a couple of these plugs - was happy so bought another." Shoppers can get a pack of four Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plugs by Tapo reduced from £39.99 to £29.99. The compact size means they shouldn't look bulky or block the plug.
Alternatively, a pack of two Smart Wi-Fi Plugs by EIGHTREE are £15.99 at Amazon. Users can grant access to the smart plug to family and friends, allowing them to enjoy the same convenient features and remote control.
Someone else gave the Wiz Smart Plug four stars instead of five, writing: "It took me a little while to set up, as I had never done this type of thing before. Got it working okay, eventually. Works fine, just how I wanted it to - controls light on / off."
Another pleased customer of the Wiz Smart Plug explained: "Bought this plug to use in conjunction with a fan. It was very easy to setup using the included app and was able to be added to Alexa with no issues. It's a tidy little unit and works perfectly."