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1 Conne ctSense Smart Outlet $59.95

Why purchase one smart plug when you can double the fun for just a little more? This device connects to both wall outlets at once, replacing dumb sockets with a pair of smart, independently controlled, Wi-Fi-equipped versions. Smart Outlet features easy setup, a 2.4A USB charging port, and the ability to be remotely controlled through an Apple TV hub.

2 iHome SmartPlug Series $39.99 iSP5 or iSP6 $49.99 iSP8

With support for appliances up to 1800W, iHome offers not just one but three different SmartPlug models. The slightly more expensive iSP8 adds RF remote control and power metering, but the older models are otherwise identical, requiring no hub, and narrow enough to stack two units in a traditional wall outlet.

3 Elgato Eve Energy $49.95

Not just another smart plug, Eve Energy enables you to keep a close watch on your electrical consumption, with graphs that provide insights on how much power is being used by day, month, or year. The only downside is it’s a little on the large side, but using it in the bottom spot of a double outlet keeps the top one free.

4 iDevices Switch $49.99

Like many of the products in this category, Switch offers remote control over home appliances with the ability to track energy consumption. But this model places the outlet along the right edge, leaving room for a handy, customizable LED nightlight capable of displaying whatever color, brightness, and saturation level fits your mood.