I tested a $15 smart switch and found a coffee maker wasting $1,500 a year in electricity
SwitchBot Relay 1PM switch4 / 5Very good
pros and cons
- Compact design that fits behind a switch or socket
- Easy to fit and set up
- The app is packed with features.
- Installation can be fiddly
- The unit has to be fitted in an enclosure to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Has someone in your life ever yelled at you for leaving the lights on? Despite the shift to LED lights, it's still a good idea to turn things off because, while one light might only cost about a dollar a month to run 24/7/365 (here, I'm assuming it's a 6-watt bulb and your electricity costs $0.20 per kWh), think about how many light bulbs you have at home. It soon adds up.
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