Smart WiFi 16A Power Plug

Smart Wi-Fi 16A power plugs allow you to remotely control high-power appliances like air conditioners and geysers using a smartphone app and voice assistants, often including features like energy monitoring and scheduling.

Key Features to Consider

  • High Load Capacity: 16A plugs are designed for heavy-duty appliances like air conditioners, water heaters, and washing machines.

  • Remote Control: Most smart plugs allow you to turn appliances on/off from anywhere using a mobile app (like Tuya or Smart Life).

  • Voice Control: Compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant is a common feature for hands-free control.

  • Energy Monitoring: Many models offer real-time power and energy consumption monitoring, which can help save on electricity bills.

  • Scheduling and Timers: You can set schedules, timers, and countdown functions for automated control of your appliances.

  • Safety: Look for features like flame retardant materials, overload protection, and surge protection.

  • No hub required: Most Wi-Fi smart plugs connect directly to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network without the need for a dedicated hub.

Technical Specifications:

Specification Details
Model WiFi 16A Smart Power Plug
Voltage 100–240V AC
Current Max 16A
For AC, Water Geyser, Heater, Refrigerator
Wireless 2.4GHz WiFi only
App Support Tuya Smart / Smart Life
Voice Control Alexa, Google Assistant
Functions Remote Control, Power Monitoring, Timer, Schedules
Material Fire-Retardant ABS
Installation Plug & Play
Certification CE, RoHS
Plug Type EU Type (Pakistan Compatible)

How To It Work:

A smart Wi-Fi power plug works by using an internal microcontroller and relays to connect to your home Wi-Fi network, allowing you to remotely control the power supply to connected devices via a smartphone app or voice commands.

Step-by-step working principle

  • Physical connection: The smart plug is inserted into a standard wall outlet. The device you want to control is then plugged into the smart plug.

  • Network connection: The internal microcontroller (the “brains” of the plug) connects to your home’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (some newer models also support 5GHz). This connection is usually set up through a companion app like Tuya Smart or Smart Life.

  • Remote communication: When you use the app on your smartphone to turn an appliance on or off, the app sends a signal to a cloud service over the internet.

  • Signal relay: The cloud service then sends this command back to the smart plug via your home’s Wi-Fi network.

  • Power Control: The smart plug’s microcontroller receives commands and operates an internal relay, which acts as an electrical switch to physically cut off or restore power flow to connected devices.

  • Feedback (optional): The energy-monitoring plug has a current/power mapping circuit that sends energy usage data to the microcontroller and then to your app, allowing you to track consumption in real time.

  • Automation and Voice Control: The app allows you to set schedules and timers, or you can link the plug to a voice assistant like Alexa or Google Assistant for hands-free control.

16A Smart Plug vs Regular Plug:

Feature 16A Smart Plug Regular Plug
Current Rating 16A (High Power) Up to 10A (Standard)
Remote App Control ✅ Tuya / Smart Life
Voice Control ✅ Alexa / Google Assistant
Timer/Scheduling ✅ Built-in ❌ Manual Only
Safety Features ✅ Overload & Surge Protection ❌ None
Plug Type Compatibility ✅ Universal ❌ Country Specific