TP-Link Bows Smart Wi-Fi Plug Controllable by Alexa and Google Home Devices

A new smart plug from TP-Link allows consumers to control electronic devices in the home using its Kasa app without the need for a smart hub or bridge, said the company in a Thursday news release. Users can program lamps, fans or other devices plugged into the Wi-Fi-enabled HS105 ($49) to operate on schedules or timers, and an away mode gives the appearance a home is occupied when owners are out of town, said the company. The plug can be controlled by voice using Alexa or Google Home devices, it said.