{"id":1215,"date":"2023-02-22T06:33:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T06:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/?p=1215"},"modified":"2023-02-22T06:33:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T06:33:25","slug":"do-smart-plugs-catch-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/do-smart-plugs-catch-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Smart Plugs Catch Fire? (6 Safety Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Smart devices <\/strong>make home surveillance, operationalization, and functionality, well, super simple. Interestingly, most smart home devices<\/strong> enhance home aesthetics on top of serving the purpose they were meant for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the array of must-have smart home devices are smart plugs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the unacquainted, smart plugs are just like other plugs, only that they allow for remote operationalization. This means you can remotely turn on or off the plug <\/a>to which a device is connected from a companion app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. These plugs can as well be scheduled to operate in a particular manner or after some time intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, like most devices that plug into a wall outlet, smart plugs come with risks. One of the most common smart plug risks is that they can catch fire. Knowing how an electric fire can be disastrous, you will not wish to have anything that has the potential to start a fire in your home. However, with appropriate care and precautions, you can still use your smart plugs for the longest time without having them catch fire. Keep reading for more insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smart plugs function just like other plugs, only that you can operate them remotely. They connect wirelessly to a router or a hub, allowing remote operationalization. Some models rely on gateway devices that enable the plug to connect to other portable devices, while others will connect directly to routers (do not require hubs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your smart plug is properly set up, you can voice control your smart lights, fans, coffee makers, and more from your smartphone, smart speaker, tablet, or any Alexa-enabled device. You might be inerested to know: How To Control smart plugs when Away From Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The load side of the circuit opens and shuts with respect to the user commands the plug receives. Basically, the plug opens to allow current flow and closes to stop the current flow as a response to the voice commands that it receives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On average, most home and office outputs are 1800 watts, and smart plugs are designed for that rating or above. Your safety is guaranteed if the device plugged in a smart plug doesn’t require more power than the plug’s power supply rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, when the plug has to strain and supply more power than it should, then there is a risk of plug fires. Thankfully, most smart plug models have overload protection<\/strong>, which protects them from catching fire even when supplying excess power than their rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow do Smart plugs work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Risk of Smart plug Catching Fire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n