A smart adaptor is a little device that fits between your power socket and your appliance you want to plug into it. It looks like an ordinary adapter but can be controlled from an app on your phone, making it a useful and smart addition to any home. It can connect to your wifi and let you manage all of your devices from there, meaning you're not always fumbling around with the cords when you need to switch something on or off. You can even use it to schedule your appliances so they turn on and off at certain times of the day if you're looking to save energy.
You can also use a smart plug to set up 'away mode' so your lights will turn on and off when you're away to help boost your security while traveling. It's not something you'll want to do every time but if you know you'll be away for a while, it can be a great way to ensure your home doesn't look unoccupied when you're away. A lot of smart plugs come with their own little app so you can monitor your electricity usage and see which devices are using the most energy. The best ones will let you set a schedule for your appliances to turn on and off at the perfect times of day to save you money on your energy bill.