American technology giant Amazon on Wednesday (September 16) launched the Smart Plug in India. The Alexa-enabled smart plug allows you to control existing range of appliances, such as lamps, table fans, televisions, air-purifiers, sound bar and more through voice commands.
“Setting up and controlling smart home should not require technology savviness. Customers in India are increasingly experimenting with home automation and we want them to have simple yet affordable solutions to make their existing appliances smart using Alexa,” said Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices, India.
Features
The plug has an electrical input and output rating of 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz and maximum 6A, which ensures that appliances go back to their last state (on/off) in case of a power outage and resumption. It can only be connected to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and does not work with 5GHz band also and does not support connection to ad-hoc or peer-to-peer networks. The plug can be used any electrical appliance that needs to be plugged in for use. It can be set up in a few minutes after plugging into an electric socket.
Amazon's Smart Plug is said to be developed exclusively for the Indian market. It can only be used exclusively with Alexa and does not support any other voice assistant. The state retention feature ensures that appliances go back to their last state (on/off) in case of power outage and resumption. It is compatible through the Alexa app with Android, iOS, or even a Fire OS device. If you have an Echo speaker with Alexa, you can control the smart plug with your voice after you have set it up in the app.
How to set up Amazon Smart Plug
The user just has to plug the device into an electrical socket, open the Alexa app(available on both iOS and Android) and you should see “New plug found”. Tag the device icon in the lower right of the alexa App, then click the + icon to get started and complete the setup process. It is expected to take just a few minutes to set-up and good to go. Once connected, you can ask Alexa on any Echo, Fire TV or Alexa built-in device or the Alexa app to turn on/off the power, just say "Alexa, turn on First Plug."
Set up within minutes - plug in, open the Alexa app, and start using your voice. Struggle-free, tinker-free, and stress-free. No patience needed. Setup with Alexa is simple and after that, it only gets better
You can power up a variety of things with the Smart Plug like your mobile charger, night lamp, TV, electric kettle and so on. For Example, If your TV is connected to an Amazon Smart Plug, the Smart Plug essentially gives you the ability to say things like "Alexa, turn on the TV". Users can also set timers so that your devices turn on and off at the same time every day. For example, turn on the lights at 7 a.m. and turn them off at 11 p.m. Also, they can remotely turn the smart plug on or off if they forget to do so before leaving home.
Price
Amazon Smart Plug costs Rs 1,999 on its official e-commerce site. Amazon has also announced a bundle offer under which the smart plug can be purchased at Rs. 4,498 with Echo Dot(3rd Gen) or an Echo Dot with Clock(3rd Gen) at Rs. 5,498. The company is also bundling the Smart Plug for ₹999 with the Echo Dot speaker. It can also be purchased from select Croma and Reliance Digital outlets. This device is available only in White Color Option.
Product name : Amazon Smart Plug
Generic name : Plugs
Size : 1.81” x 2.81” x 1.46” (46 mm x 71.3 mm x 37 mm)
Weight : 104 grams
Electricla Rating :
Input : 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, max. 6A
Output : 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, max. 6A
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