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Satechi IQ Plug Review

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The Satechi IQ Plug is a Bluetooth-enabled smart outlet that lets you track power usage and turn connected devices on and off with your smartphone, but it only works within Bluetooth range.

Plug

At 1.8-by-1.6-by-1.3 inches (HWD), the IQ Plug is significantly smaller than competing smart outlets.

Rules

The Rules screen lets you create individual on and off schedules for each day of the week, or apply a schedule to the entire week.

Power Consumption

Tapping an outlet name opens the Power screen for that outlet. Here, you'll see a dial gauge ranging from 0 to 500 watts, as well as a digital readout showing how much power the outlet is using.

Timer

On the Timer screen, you can set a timer to turn off the outlet anywhere from one minute up to one day from the time you press Start.

Cost

Tapping the Cost icon changes the display to your daily, weekly, and monthly cost based on the price of power per kWh.