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676 Never Plug These 5 Things Into A Smart Plug

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SlashGear · 10/23/2025 13:30 EDT

Never Plug These 5 Things Into A Smart Plug

Smart plugs are useful for bringing simple automations to appliances that aren't smart, but connecting them to those 5 things might not be a clever idea.

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