If you’re looking to take your first steps in the smart home space, nothing’s easier than deploying a smart plug. Just stick one in an outlet, plug the lamp or small appliance you want to control into it, install a smartphone app, and you’re done! While there are dozens of smart plugs to choose from, few offer as many features as what Shelly says its Shelly Plug Gen4 can deliver.

This Matter-certified smart plug supports Zigbee as well as Wi-Fi, and can be integrated into any of the major smart home ecosystems, including Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Home Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings. Install the Shelly app on your smartphone and you’ll also get local control of the device for maximum privacy.

The Shelly Plug Gen4 has integrated energy monitoring that can track power cons

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