When it comes to powering your Google Home, the device itself uses barely any electricity. It is intended to be plugged in 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the best user experience. However, finding a smart power strip that works with Google Home’s voice commands is a different story.

Continue reading to learn more about the smart power strips that Google Home is compatible with. The best product for you ultimately depends on your circumstances and smart home needs.

Gosund Smart Power Strip

Here are just some of the things that the Gosund Smart Power Strip can do when synced to your Google Home:

  • It allows you to wirelessly turn on plugged-in devices like lamps, fans, and chargers.It “remembers” your previous requests, so you don’t have to constantly make changes in the app.It easily connects to the internet.It goes back online if you lose power or your Wi-Fi connection.

Surge protection is a small investment in your technologies’ future. This function prevents surges of electricity from “frying” your devices. Aside from being able to plug in multiple things at once, surge protection is one of the best aspects of owning a power strip.

Not only does the Gosund Smart Power Strip come with this feature, but the six-port device is also one of the more inexpensive smart power outlets.

Kasa Smart Power Plug Strip

Kasa is known for its line of “mini” smart plugs. However, they also have a power strip option. Not only does this power strip come with six outlets, but it also comes with three USB ports––allowing you to power nine devices at the same time.

Unlike some of its competitors, the Kasa Smart Power Plug Strip does not require a “hub” to work. All you need is:

  • The Kasa Smart app (which you can download for free)A Wi-Fi connectionA smartphone

You can also connect this device to your Google Home or Alexa. If successful, you can simply say, “Alexa, turn on the lights,” or “Hey Google, turn off the fan,” without having to move an inch. You can pair the Kasa power strip to your smart home devices by using the Alexa or Google Home App. Like the Kasa app, both of these downloads are free.

POWSAV Smart Power Strip  

Good things indeed come in small packages. However, you might be a fan of “bigger is better.” That’s certainly true with the POWSAV Power Strip. This hefty power strip comes with:

  • Five smart outletsFive standard outletsSurge protection hardwareFour USB charging portsA six-foot-long extension cord

And, you guessed it: it is compatible with your Google Home.

POWRUI Smart Power Strip

This power strip caught our eye for one reason: you can use it outside. Whether you’re looking to control your grill with your smartphone, power on your Christmas lights, or just listen to music, this weatherproof device is the answer to your problems. 

The POWRUI Smart Power Strip looks like a cat o’ nine tails. Instead of being in the traditional strip format, each of its four outlets is connected to a small extension cord connected to the central hub. This allows you to plug in four things at once without crowding the charging blocks onto a single strip.

Besides being able to pair with Google Home, it can also:

  • Sustain light rainEndure temperatures of up to 104 degrees FahrenheitOffer surge protection

Connecting Smart Power Strips with Google Home

It’s worth noting that the power strips we mentioned above do not come with “hubs.” As noted earlier, you do not have to purchase other devices to get your money’s worth. You do, however, need to download the Google Home app. Here, you can connect your smart plugs to your Wi-Fi network, smartphone, and Google Home.  

You can download the app on the Google Play Store or the App Store.

Final Thoughts

We could go on about how the smart power strips mentioned above work perfectly with Google Home. However, at the end of the day, your Wi-Fi connection, Google Home device, and personal needs will determine which product is right for you.