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Smart plugs<\/a> are devices that are designed to plug into wall sockets. You can then plug your appliances\/devices or light fixtures into them one appliance\/device or light fixture per smart plug. This will turn your \u2018dumb\u2019 appliances, smart. Then you can control them via an app, voice, Google Assistant, Siri, or Alexa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By the way, most floor lamps, table lamps, desk lamps, nightlights, and torchieres exist as plug-in lights that are plugged into existing light fixtures. When it comes to domestic appliances or devices, almost every appliance or device you know can work with a smart plug. Your radio, coffee maker, Wi-Fi, TV, air purifier, humidifier & dehumidifier, as well as ceiling fans are just but a few of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How many smart plugs<\/a> do I need? Well, that depends on the number of outlets available in your home and the number of light fixtures and\/or devices you want to control with the smart plug. As said earlier, smart plugs are designed to plug into the wall outlet first and then you plug a light fixture or an appliance into it. If the room has only one wall socket, you\u2019ll need just one smart plug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if your room has several sockets and you want to connect multiple light fixtures and\/or appliances to the smart plugs, the number of plugs you\u2019ll need should correspond with the number of your sockets and also that of the appliances you want to hook up with the plugs, with each appliance plugging into a smart plug. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, smart plugs and Philips Hue smart lights are completely different sets of products. Back to the question; can you use Hue smart lights in third-party smart plugs?<\/p>\n\n\n The short answer is YES. Some smart plugs out there are compatible with Philips Hue smart lights. These include the Innr Zigbee smart plug<\/a> and Hibro Zigbee smart plug. But Philips also offers a cool smart plug of its own<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can invest in this smart plug if you already have Hue smart bulbs and also if you don\u2019t mind paying more. Otherwise, you\u2019d be better off with Innr or Hibro smart plugs if you desire to use the Hue ecosystem without spending more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note<\/strong>: Shopping for the right smart plug that works with Hue smart lights can be fairly challenging if the above options aren\u2019t available and you aren\u2019t sure of what to choose. Here\u2019s a good rule though; consider only smart plugs that use ZigBee. Don\u2019t forget that Philips Hue smart bulbs and other products from the manufacturer only use this wireless communication protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Philips Hue is a crowd pleaser and many buyers are obsessed with the brand. They are so crazy about it to a point that they\u2019ll at least consider buying a smart plug that is compatible with its offerings if they can\u2019t afford its Hue smart plug. But if you know better, you may wonder; is it worth it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n The short answer is, not really. That\u2019s because;<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/A-range-of-Innr-smart-plugs-and-smart-bulbs-1024x1024.jpg\")
Should You Buy Hue Compatible Smart Plugs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n