At the end of a long day, not only do humans need to recharge but so do the devices they carry with them. If you own a smartphone, then you've probably gotten into the habit of plugging in the device while you sleep. While it feels good to have a fully charged phone ready for the next day, you may want to reconsider the way you charge your device.
As you look into home automation technology for your home, learn about the benefits associated with smart plugs and phone chargers.
1. Automatic Timers
If you leave a phone charger in a standard outlet, the phone will automatically stop charging at 100 percent, but you will also trigger a trickle charge effect. This means the phone will eventually go down to 99 percent battery life and charge to 100 percent again. The looping process does a lot of wear on your phone and could impact your electricity bill as well.
With a smart plug, you can set an automatic timer to shut off the plug. Once the power to the plug is shut off, no power will shift between the phone and the outlet. This allows you to charge your phone overnight with peace of mind.
Set the timer each night or base the timer on the estimated charge time indicated by the phone.
2. Extend Phone Life
Another issue associated with extended charging times is overheating. Even if a phone is fully charged, the charger or phone could become overheated. The excessive heat could slowly cause damage to the phone and result in multiple issues.
A smart plug will extend your phone's life and shut off when needed. Some of the advanced chargers can send alerts through apps or smart devices if overheating is indicated. The power will shut off and allow the devices to fully cool.
3. Voice Controls
When smart plugs are installed to a larger home automation system, you will likely have access to voice controls. As you lay in bed at night, you do not need to disrupt your rest to get up, unplug a phone, or check on the charger. Simple voice commands allow you to turn off plugs without the need to get up.
You can also use voice commands to set timers for the smart plug. When everything is set in your home, the process becomes a lot easier and will create new daily routines that offer little inconvenience.
If you have multiple devices, then consider smart plug uses for each charger used in the house.
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