It doesn’t matter whether it’s a house or an apartment: there are lamps and electrical devices everywhere that accidentally remain switched on or draw a lot of electricity in standby. Do you want to keep the electricity bill under control this year without having to think about it all the time or having to warn roommates? Rule out the worst offenders with smart plugs. This costs an additional fee, but pays off in the medium term.
But if you don’t want to invest any money or training time in a smart home system, go with the one that’s already plugged into your phone line anyway. The FritzBox not only supports Internet, but also offers a proven, intelligent socket with the FritzDect 210, which can even be used outdoors thanks to splash water protection.
Our assessment:
If you also want to remotely control devices or lighting or program the switching times to a limited extent, the FritzDect 210 offers good options and is easy to use. However, according to some Amazon reviewers, it can get quite fiddly once you get into too much detail. The design of the FritzDect 210 is not ideal if you have installed multiple sockets arranged vertically at home or if the sockets are too close to the floor.