It’s hot, and you decide to open the window to cool the room a little. A smart move, obviously, but it usually comes with an unwelcome guest: mosquitoes. I like using an “anti-mosquito aroma” diffuser, the kind that plugs into a wall outlet and actually works. The problem is they run out very quickly, but I’ve discovered how to make them last longer and save this summer: a smart plug like this TAPO P100.
TP-Link TAPO P100 – Wi-Fi Mini Smart Plug, ideal para agendar ligar/desligar y economizar energía, compatible con Alexa y Google Home, cor branca
Hoy en Amazon — 9,90 €
El Corte Inglés — 9,90 €
PcComponentes — 12,99 €
A smart plug for under 10 euros to save this summer
One of these diffusers is a highly effective weapon against mosquitoes and couldn’t be easier to install: you place the liquid refill and plug it in. As long as it’s plugged in and connected, the liquid will be consumed nonstop, which can make it run out very quickly. One of these refills can cost between 4 and 7 euros, so if you use several during the summer, it can add up.
Sure, you can unplug it to save money, but I, at least, always forget. That’s where a smart plug like this TAPO comes in, now costing only 9.90 euros. With it, you can remotely control the diffuser to turn it on or off from bed, which is incredibly convenient. But that’s not the trick. The trick is to program it.
For example, if you tend to go to bed at 10 p.m., you can schedule the smart plug from your phone to turn on a little earlier. You can also set it to turn off at the time you usually wake up, which is super convenient. This is something you set up once and forget, allowing you to have an anti-mosquito remedy in the room that lasts longer (which will also help you save this summer).
Although there are other models, this TP-Link TAPO P100 is among the most feature-rich and is discounted. It is compatible with Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Home, so we can also control it by voice. And its installation is super simple, making the process quick. Additionally, if in the future you want to automate another device (like a lamp), you’ll be able to use it with that as well.
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