TP-Link Tapo P110 Energy Monitoring Smart Plug
around £12
Energy monitoring built in, so you can see exactly what a device costs to run.
Power & Solar
Portable power stations, solar panels, balcony solar kits, and solar chargers. Whether you want backup power for a blackout or a way to cut your electricity bill, this is where to start.
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tado° Wireless Smart Thermostat Starter Kit X
around £160
Geofencing and open-window detection make it the strongest all-rounder for UK boilers.
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Philips Hue Starter Kit
around £45
The most reliable ecosystem we researched, with the widest UK fitting support.
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