This smart plug makes the perfect Father’s Day gift for just $8.50 at Amazon

$14/$8.50

Etekcity (99% positive lifetime feedback) via Amazon is offering its Wi-Fi Smart Plug for $8.59 Prime shipped when the on-page coupon is clipped and code QBX6QTBW is used at checkout. Normally $14 at Amazon, this is one of the best prices we’ve tracked historically and is the lowest available. Use this budget-friendly smart plug to turn on household appliances and more with your voice. You’ll be able to use Alexa or Assistant here without the need of an external hub, streamlining setup. Rated 4/5 stars.

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Etekcity Smart Plug features:

• Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, the Voltson Smart WiFi Outlet gives you masterful control over your home just by speaking. Grouping your Voltsons in Alexa to turn on them with one command like “Alexa, turn on my study room”
• Built-in dusk-to-dawn smart light sensor, a low-power 3500K warm night light that automatically turns on whenever it’s dark. Allow you to walk with no worries even in the midnight.
• Smaller than other smart plugs, a thickness of 1.6 inches allows you to use 2 sockets at the same time
• Use your smartphone to control appliances from anywhere—whether from your couch or another city. Ideal for hard-to-reach appliances, devices without on/off switches, or when you’re not home.
• VeSync offers customizable schedules to automatically turn on and off any home electronics or appliances such as refrigerator, heater, lights, coffee maker, etc. The Sunrise & Sunset features use local time to turn your devices on/off with natural light.
• Outlets are ETL and FCC certified for quality assurance. Etekcity offers 2-year buyer guarantee and lifetime customer support. NOTE: A secured 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network is required