Published Oct 27, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT

With over five years of experience in the tech industry, Kazim excels at simplifying complex topics, making them accessible to tech enthusiasts and general readers alike. He has extensively covered the Windows ecosystem, from Windows 7 to Windows 11.

When he’s not writing, you’ll find Kazim planning weekend getaways or diving into tech verticals beyond his expertise.

Smart plugs are great. They let you remotely power devices on and off when these controls are not available natively. For this reason, I have connected several devices to smart plugs over the last year. And for the most part, they proved to be a valuable addition to my home. But there were a couple of instances that made me realize that smart plugs are not the perfect choice for every device.

They do work great with simple devices and appliances like lamps and coffee makers. I even use my smart plugs to charge a couple of old speakers I have lying around.…