At just $13 (down from its usual $25), the Amazon Smart Plug is marking its steepest discount ever—48 percent off—as part of Amazon’s early Prime Day deals. Even if you’ve been on the fence about smart plugs, this is the moment to stock up and experiment in every room.

Amazon’s main Prime Day event officially runs from July 8 through July 11, but early device deals—like this one—are already live for all shoppers, Prime members or not. If you’re not a member, now’s a good time to grab that 30‑day free trial and dive into these discounts.

You don’t need any extra hubs or bridges—just pop the Smart Plug into a standard outlet, link it in the Alexa app, and you’re good to go. Setup is straightforward: open the Alexa app, tap “Add Device,” select “Plug,” and follow the prompts. In a couple of minutes, you’ve got voice control over any appliance you plug in.

Because it’s slim enough to leave room for a second outlet, you won’t block that bottom slot on a two‑outlet fixture. And if your Wi‑Fi or power blips out, in most cases, the plug will reconnect automatically once things stabilize—no manual resets required.

The real magic is in Alexa routines. Want lights off at bedtime? Coffee brewing when your morning alarm goes off? Just build a routine (“Alexa, goodnight” or “Alexa, start my day”) and let the Smart Plug handle the rest. It’s a tiny taste of full‑home automation without breaking the bank.

The biggest drawback is sharing: only the primary Alexa account can create or edit routines. Other household members can still use voice commands (“Alexa, turn on lamp”), but they can’t tweak schedules or settings in the app. If family‑wide control is a must, you may need to look at hubs or multi‑user smart‑home platforms.

There are cheaper smart plugs out there, but few match the Amazon‑ecosystem integration at this price point. At $13 each, you get rock‑solid Alexa control, easy setup, and Amazon’s support—hard to beat for beginners or seasoned smart‑home geeks alike.

If you’ve ever been curious about dipping your toes into home automation (or want more affordable ways to control chargers, lamps, fans, holiday lights and more), this Prime Day Smart Plug deal is about as low‑risk as it gets. Stock up now—these will fly off virtual shelves once the official Prime Day stampede begins.

Disclaimer: Prices and promotions mentioned in this article are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change based on the retailers’ discretion. Please verify the current offer before making a purchase.