However, we also found the Currant plug simple to set up even with the longer process.ĭespite Amazon’s fast setup, we still think Currant is the best of these two plugs thanks to its pair of independently-controlled outlets and energy monitoring capabilities. It shaves off a few steps for an easy setup. This means Alexa will connect the plug to WiFi for you using the Amazon Alexa app or an Alexa-enabled smart speaker. One unique feature of Amazon's smart plug is that it belongs to Amazon's Certified for Humans program.
It also has a handy outlet orientation feature on the back which lets you switch the plate so it can be plugged into the wall facing either right or left.
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It’s full of useful features like energy monitoring, two independently-operated plugs, and smart schedule recommendations, none of which are offered by Amazon’s smart plug. Overall, Currant’s feature-packed WiFi Smart Outlet does more than Amazon’s smart plug, which is why it sits atop our list of the best smart plugs you can buy. Both plugs utilize a 2.4 GHz WiFi connection, but only Currant can operate over Bluetooth. The only real feature these two share is in the connectivity department. While it is the larger plug, Currant comes with a pair of independently controlled three-prong outlets on the side of the plug instead of one on the front like the model from Amazon.Ĭurrant's smart outlet has a rear plate that can flip directions, making it an optimal fit for most spaces. It also takes on a different aesthetic, with a sleek mirrored front and white plastic sides.
On the other hand, the Currant Smart Outlet is roughly double the size of the Amazon plug, but similar in thickness (about 1.5 inches). Amazon’s smart outlet takes on a familiar white, rectangular design and features one three-prong plug on the front of the smart socket, similar to other smart plugs we’ve tested from brands like Meross, Samsung, and Wyze. When it comes to looks, these two couldn’t be more different. Amazon's plug (top) comes with a power button on the left side and features the status indicator light on the front. The arrows light up when the outlet is on. The two arrows on the front of the Currant plug (bottom) control the power for each outlet.
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