You will also be able to schedule a device to turn on and off at a certain time and also control devices when you’re away from home via the Alexa app. Take a look at our round-up of the best Smart Plugs for 2018. Built for ease of use and a fast set up, you’ll just have to plug the device in and use the Alexa app to get it up and running in a few minutes. You will not need a smart hub for these plugs to function as they’re set up and controlled through the Alexa App. These plugs essentially allow you to control any device in your house with your voice, anything to your coffee machine to your TV, you can now switch on with a spoken word. The future has arrived.