Is a smart plug with energy monitoring worth it?

What a smart plug can do, when it is useful and when buying one may not make sense.

The key point

A smart plug with energy monitoring can let you control an appliance remotely, schedule operating times and check consumption. Its usefulness depends on the appliance and your habits.

Example: some models combine energy monitoring, Wi-Fi and app control. Prices and availability can change.

Practical tip

Automation is not the same as automatic savings. The device helps control usage, but actual savings depend on the schedules and behaviour.

Conclusion

Use a smart plug when measuring, scheduling or controlling a particular appliance solves a real problem for you.