Are Smart Surge Protectors with Wifi and Remote Control Features a Must-have in 2023?

Kasa HS300 is our editorial recommendation for many good reasons.

First off, it is manufactured by TP-Link, a world leader in providing consumer WiFi networking devices.

This smart power strip comes with an energy monitoring feature that cannot be found in most surge protectors of its kind.

If you are someone who is eager to trim down your monthly electrical bill, having the ability to monitor daily energy usage would be key to cutting down energy consumption for your household or office.

More importantly, this smart wifi surge protector offers an above-average 1710 joules rating in addition to a 24-months warranty which is about the average lifespan of surge protection devices.

Personally, I am a huge fan of TP-link products, particularly smart electrical devices like Kasa HS300.

If you are also a smart home enthusiast like my friend, you will love this 1710 joules, smart surge protector which has 6 smart outlets that can be controlled and monitored separately.

I absolutely adore the energy monitor function which allows you to monitor the energy consumption usage of all your connected devices.

Powering off devices that are no longer in use is just a few simple taps away on the Kasa Smart app.

It does not matter where you are in the world, so long you have Internet access, you will be able to remotely monitor or set power off/on schedule for each plugged-in device.

And when you are at home, turn on and off connected devices are just a voice command away since this wifi-enabled smart surge protector works perfectly well with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Unless you are someone who with technophobia for whatever reason, this smart surge protection device that comes with 24 months warranty is definitely a worthy purchase for your home or office.

Have you ever dreamed of having the ability to remotely control all your home appliances from anywhere?

If so, this iHome smart surge protector may be a dream come true for you.

This 1200 joules wifi-enabled surge protector, too comes with a voice control feature that works well with Alexa and Google Home.

With the Smart Geeni app, you can now easily time and schedule connected devices to power on and off remotely, with just a few taps away.

There is also a widely-spaced outlet for plugging big transformer type of plug.

Are you into keeping track of how much energy is being used every day?

If so, you will love the energy monitoring feature of the Geeni App which will also help turn off devices that are consuming too much electricity.

Give this a miss if you have USB devices that need juicing up every night as this iHome surge protector does not come with any.

This reasonably priced remote-controllable smart surge protector comes with a 12-month warranty and is most suitable for office use or for people who need to work from home on a regular basis.

If I have to pick one surge protector model that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also comes equipped with feature-rich functionalities, APC PH6U4X32 is my personal favorite.

This APC model is probably the only model that has remote control capability for USB ports. PH6U4X32 comes with 3 smart outlets and 2 smart USB ports in which scheduled power management can be performed remotely.

In addition to the 3 smart outlets, this 2160 joules surge protector also has 3 standard “Always On” outlets for Internet routers, security cameras, and any devices that need to be powered on 24 by 7.

Since it comes with built-in Wifi, APC PH6U4X32 can be independently controlled by either the APC Home app or voice control via Amazon Alexa.

With smart USB ports, over-charging your USB devices like mobile phone or batteries will never happen again.

If you are someone who simply cannot do without day-to-day smart automation like scheduled timing for powering on lamps, or kitchen appliances, this APC smart surge protection device is for you.

Although this smart surge protector from APC is the second most expensive model on the list, it is definitely worthy of its price tag in my opinion.

While this MXQ smart power strip definitely cannot satisfy power users like me who have many electrical gadgets and computer peripherals, it does make a good option for modest users.

It is also worth noting that the 4 USB ports can only be controlled as a single unit while the 4 AC outlets can be controlled individually.

These outlets can be controlled either by voice control like Alexa, Google Home, or IFTTT or via the Smart Life app.

The Smart Life app allows you to schedule and control all connected appliances separately and up to 20 timing activities for each outlet.

If you are on a budget and can live with having only a 400 joules rating, you will be hard-pressed to find a better quality smart surge protector at this price point.

This Wifi (2.4GHz) and remote control surge protector from MXQ is made from ABS flame retardant polymer material and offers both overheat and overload protection for all your plugged-in devices.

This surge suppressor comes with a 12-month warranty and a user manual is included.

Geeni is a brand that holds a special place in my heart. While it is not a big brand by any means, the quality of its products has never failed me.

This 3 outlet model is one of the first smart surge protectors I have used for short-distance travels (mostly at the airports) to client sites since 2019.

Besides being lightweight and extremely portable, the build quality is really good.

Take a look at the power cord and you know what I mean.

I tested the Geeni App on both my Android and Apple smartphones and controlling plugged-in devices remotely was flawless on both platforms.

When I used it at home, I was impressed that the app was very user-friendly, and setting up the control for various smart home devices was brainlessly easy.

Although this Geeni surge protector comes with only 460 joules, it is perfectly fine as there are only 3 outlets to be protected against power surges and transients.

This model is most ideal for traveling or used in a personal office space environment where you only have your laptop, phone charger, and probably a monitor.

Schedule a timer for charging up your laptop and gadgets and you never have to worry about over-charging your electrical devices anymore.

This Geeni smart power strip comes with a 12 months warranty and there is a 4-outlets and 6-outlets version if you prefer to have more AC outlets.

This Jinvoo smart surge protection device is a rather new model released in late 2020.

If you are a traveling geek like me, at 1.39 pounds, this is yet another brand that is highly portable.

You can ideally carry it with you anywhere you go. You can bring it to the office in the morning, bring it home, and use it at your work desk if you have things to work on during the night.

Once you hook it up to Alexa at home or your Google Assistant on your phone, you can practically remote control it from anywhere.

The smart app that comes with it allows all 4 outlets to be fully controlled remotely or make use of the voice control feature if you have Alexa setup at home.

Its full suite of smart features is very similar to what you can find across most wifi-enabled smart surge protector models.

The outstanding feature is the 4 intelligent USB ports which offer a maximum power of up to 40W – it is able to detect your device type and adjust its charging speed accordingly.

This JInvoo model comes with a 1-year warranty and lifetime technical support.

Available since May 2021, this is another new kid on the block that deserves a place on this list.

I have a client who used this model over the last 8 months and he has nothing but good things to say about its stability and ease of use.

First off, this smart surge protector comes with 4 smart outlets so if you are looking for a lightweight and commuter-friendly surge protection device, this 1700 joules surge protector fits the bill.

If you have a couple of big transformer-size plug devices at home, this model offers 4 widely-spaced AC outlets that cater to such plugs.

All 4 power outlets can be individually controlled (except for the USB ports) via Alexa and Google Home and it supports 2.4 Ghz Wifi network.

Once you install the Smart Life App, you will be able to remote and voice control all the outlets as well as be able to set custom schedules to power on and off the outlets.

If you have only a few home appliances in a specific area of your house and are looking to trim down their electrical usage, this affordable model may be for you.

Have you ever wanted a smart surge protector for all your outdoor electrical devices like automated plant water robots, garden lightning, or perhaps festive decorations?

This POWRUI model which can also double as a smart outdoor extension cord may be for you.

This 1080 joules surge protector is both impact and weather resistant and can also withstand wet and damp conditions.

Perfect for outdoor usage.

Once the smart app has been installed, you will never get drenched again when it is pouring outside. You will be able to control all of your outdoor devices remotely or verbally through Alexa or Google Assistant in the comfort of your home.

Turning on your garden lights in the evening is now just a couple of voice commands away.

Or if you are an automation nerd like me, you can easily set up the power on/off schedule for each of the 4 plugged-in outdoor electrical devices.

This smart 4-outlets ultra-portable outdoor extender comes with a one-year warranty and a good $100,0000 connected equipment warranty.

Get this only if the wifi signal strength outside your house is strong – you may want to test it out with your mobile phone before getting one.