How about smart sockets

How about smart sockets? A full analysis of popular topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

With the popularity of smart homes, smart sockets, as entry-level products, have become a hot topic again recently. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network for the past 10 days to deeply analyze the performance of smart sockets from the dimensions of functions, prices, security, etc.

1. Recent hot search data for smart sockets

2. Comparison of mainstream smart socket functions

3. The five most concerned issues for consumers

1.Security issues:The recent case of "spinal combustion of smart sockets" exposed on Weibo has triggered widespread discussion. Data from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine shows that the failure rate of qualified products is less than 0.03%.

2.Power consumption:Zhihu's actual measurement shows that the standby power consumption is generally between 0.5-1.2W, and the annual power consumption is about 4-10 degrees.

3.compatibility:Brands such as Xiaomi/Huawei have ecological barriers, and cross-platform control needs to be achieved through third-party gateways.

4.Remote control:The "turn on the air conditioner in advance" scene displayed by the popular Douyin video received millions of likes, but attention should be paid to the network delay problem.

5.Service life:The manufacturer promises an average 3-5-year warranty, and the actual service life of the relay switch is about 50,000 times.

4. New trends in smart socket technology in 2023

5. Purchase suggestions

1.Clarify the requirements:Basic control is selected for products within 100 yuan, and energy consumption monitoring is required. It is recommended to choose mid-range models above 150 yuan.

2.Pay attention to authentication:CCC certified and fire-resistant materials (recent random inspections fail rate 8.7%).

3.Test experience:It is recommended to purchase a single trial first, focusing on the App response speed and timing accuracy.

4.Installation location:To avoid using in humid environments, high-power electrical appliances need to choose 16A dedicated sockets.

Summarize:As the "entry tool" of smart homes, smart sockets have outstanding performance in terms of convenience and energy saving. However, consumers need to choose the right product according to their actual needs and pay attention to safety regulations. With the popularity of the Matter protocol, the cross-brand interconnection experience will be greatly improved in the future.