The price increase in technology is exhausting. With the recent price increases across the Apple lineup, seeing items go down in price is becoming rare. The Amazon Basics smart plug is one of the rare exceptions that seems to be holding the line. With Matter support and a price under $10, it may be my new go-to smart plug. Let’s take a look.
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The power of Matter compatibility
The key feature of this Amazon Basics plug is its Matter support. For Apple Home folks, this means you can completely ignore the fact that previous Amazon-branded gear was Alexa only. Because Matter establishes a universal format for smart home hardware, this plug pairs directly with Apple just as easily as it does with Alexa or Google Home. You do not need to download a separate Amazon app just to get it running. As long as you have a Matter-compatible Apple home hub, like a HomePod mini or an Apple TV 4K, the plug talks directly to your existing Apple ecosystem over your Wi-Fi network. There is a Matter code right inside the box
The benefits of the simple outlet adapter
