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Shelly Plug Gen4 Brings Helpful Extra Features to the Humble Smart Plug

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A wealth of device settings available in the Shelly Plug Gen4 smart plug give users maximum flexibility, but all that choice can be overwhelming. These are the three features I liked best -- and a few things I didn't.

Article updated on June 12, 2026 at 3:50 AM PDT

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Very few smart home devices are as versatile as smart plugs. In addition to working with almost anything that uses a wall plug, they're easy to set up and move to any outlet in your home. Still, smart plugsdon't typically do much more than act as simple on/off switches with occasional energy monitoring features. But the Shelly Plug Gen4 stands out as an...

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