The 10 Best Outdoor Smart Plugs

With the Meross Heavy Duty (around $22), you can turn anything, from string lights to sprinklers, into a high-tech device. Its two outlets can each be controlled individually, either through a smart speaker or the company's free app. You can even set a weekly schedule in advance.

Anyone who wants to save money on their electricity bill should consider the Benuo Waterproof (around $29). The app you use to control it can also show you how much energy it uses, allowing you to keep track of your power consumption over time.

Whether you want to watch TV in the backyard or decorate the front for the holiday season, the Maxcio 2 Socket (appx. $26) has you covered. Its durable exterior is both impact resistant and splash-proof, so it's safe to use outside, even if you live in the Pacific Northwest.

If you need to power multiple devices at once, the Koolertron Wireless (around $29) is a great choice. It has 3 outlets, each of which can be named and controlled individually, so you can sit on your deck every summer in style, with lights and a fan, and still have a socket to spare.

Compact and sleek, the all-black exterior of the WiOn Switch (about $23) should fit in with any decor, whether indoors or out. The timer has a variety of options, including sunrise/sunset for lights, and a vacation setting for keeping your house safe while you're away.

If you're already using a General Electric smart device, consider adding the GE Z-Wave (about $34) to your network. It has a weather-resistant cover that will keep the interior dry and free of dirt and debris, even if nothing's plugged in.

Keeping the Bolun Waterproof (around $55) off of the ground is easy, since it has a built-in hook that makes mounting it to any wall or fence a simple task. Once it's installed, you can use the app to share control with your whole family, so anyone in the household can use it.

You don't need to be a technological genius to use the Dewenwils Weatherproof (appx. $19). Simply download the Smart Life app, connect to Wi-Fi, and you'll be good to go in no time. You can use your phone to turn it on and off manually, or set it to a preprogrammed schedule.

The Oittm Energy (around $26) is built to withstand a life in the great outdoors. Its sturdy ABS housing is impact-resistant, splash-proof, and even fireproof, so you can feel perfectly safe leaving it in the backyard all year long, no matter where you live.

The iHome iSP100 (appx. $22) can connect with the Apple home kit, of course, and it's also compatible with Google Assistant, SmartThings, and Nest, among others. With a capacity of 1,800 watts, you can use it with anything from a light to a fan to a portable heater.