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Before you start
- Read the plug’s instructions and maximum load rating.
- Have its official app, a compatible Wi-Fi network and a suitable indoor lamp.
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5 steps · Your own pace
Control a lamp with a smart plug
Step 1 of 5: Check the appliance is suitable
Use a lamp that resumes lighting when power returns. Do not use this practice exercise for heaters, cooking equipment, medical devices or anything unsafe to start unattended.
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Step 2 of 5: Connect the plug
Insert the smart plug into a suitable wall socket. Connect the lamp and leave the lamp’s own switch on. Keep within the ratings in both manuals.
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Step 3 of 5: Add it in the official app
Install the manufacturer’s app from your phone’s app store. Choose Add device and follow pairing instructions. Many plugs require 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; check your model rather than guessing.
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Step 4 of 5: Name and test it
Give it a clear name such as ‘Reading lamp.’ Tap its on/off control and confirm the lamp responds. Learn the physical button so you can operate it without the app.
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Step 5 of 5: Try one schedule
Set a short test schedule while you are present. Check the time zone and what happens after a power cut before relying on an everyday routine.
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Your small practice task.
Switch a reading lamp on and off once in the app.
Completing the guide records your progress here; it does not check your device settings.
A common question.
Does every smart plug measure electricity use?
No. Energy monitoring, local control and power protection vary by model. Check the exact product specifications before buying or relying on those features.
Official help, if you need it.
These links provide the product’s own instructions or relevant public guidance. Settings can differ by model and software version.