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    Why this $7 smart plug is better than any other plug I’ve tested in my home

    PineapplesUpdateBy PineapplesUpdateOctober 10, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Why this  smart plug is better than any other plug I’ve tested in my home

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    As a smart home reviewer, I have a healthy variety of smart plugs and smart outlets in my home. As you might expect, there are a variety of smart lights and smart light strips out there. But Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini This is one smart plug that I can’t praise enough about. It’s one of the most reliable I’ve tested so far, both in connectivity and voice control integration. Also, there is a 35% discount on both packs, Available for $13,

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    I already had an old Kasa Smart Plug, which is currently in use on a useless pedestal fan in my bedroom. But this new Kasa Smart Plug really lives up to its Ultra Mini moniker, especially when compared to others. The Ultra Mini Smart Plug is so small it’s almost adorable. As a result, it doesn’t take up as much real estate on your outlet as other smart plugs do – like, for example, larger amazon smart plug,

    It’s so compact that you can easily plug in other devices right next to it, as it won’t block adjacent outlets. It’s also easy to set up, especially if you use Amazon Alexa at home. It uses Alexa’s “Frustration-Free Setup”, which enables the smart home assistant to automatically pair compatible devices found on your home network when it’s switched on.

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    Even with all the smart lights I have at home, my Christmas tree has dumb, warm white LED lights and a single string Govi String LightsI already enjoyed the freedom of automation and voice control offered by Govee Lights, so getting the Smart Plug for Dumble Lights was a logical step for me.

    You can set up the Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini in the Kasa mobile app, but I used the Tapo app, another smart home division from TP-Link, without any problems. Then, Alexa finds it and automatically adds it to Amazon Alexa devices at home. Then I renamed it “Christmas Tree” and put up my traditional, dumb tree lights; Now, I can ask Alexa to turn it on or off whenever I want.

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    In addition to reliable voice control, the Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini lets me set my tree lights on a schedule to turn on and off when the kids get home from school and at bedtime. You can also set automations, timers, and away mode, if you want the lamp to automatically turn on when you’re away, making it seem like someone’s home.

    Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini On sale for $9 individually, but a two packs Available for $13, offering a deep discount.


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    How I evaluated this deal

    I rated this 35% discount a 4/5 on ZDNET’s deal rating scale. The $13 price for a 2-pack of Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini is the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

    Although this deal was originally revealed as part of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, also known as October Prime Days, it did not expire when the event ended on October 8.

    While many sales events offer deals for a specific period of time, these deals are often limited-time offers, allowing them to expire at any time. ZDNET is committed to finding, sharing and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we do in our recommendations. Our team of ZDNET experts constantly monitor the deals we feature to keep our stories up to date. If you missed this deal, don’t worry — we’re constantly looking for new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com.

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    Our goal is to provide you with the most accurate advice to help you shop better. ZDNET offers 33 years of experience, 30 hands-on product reviewers, and 10,000 square feet of lab space to ensure we bring you the best technology.

    In 2025, we refined our approach to deals, developing a measurable system for sharing savings with readers like you. Our Editor’s Deal Rating badges are affixed to most of our deals content, making it easy to explain our expertise to help you make the best buying decisions.

    At the core of this approach is a percentage-of-based system for categorizing the savings offered on top-tech products, combined with the expertise of our team members and a sliding-scale system based on a number of factors such as frequency, brand or product identity. outcome? Handpicked deals exclusively for ZDNET readers like you, fully backed by our experts.

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