Forget smart light bulbs! These smart light switches are a measly $12

Smart lights are great, allowing you to control them remotely so you don’t have to get out of bed to shut off that living room lamp you forgot about. But smart bulbs kind of suck because they need to be replaced too frequently to be economical. That’s why I prefer smart switches, and right now this Kasa smart light switch is less than $12 on Amazon.

To be fair, getting a ton of smart light bulbs certainly has its appeal since you can often change their colors and get them to “dance” to your music. But if cost-effectiveness is your top priority, get smart light switches.

They’re relatively simple to install, replacing your regular light switches and using the same wiring. (Please check that you have neutral wires first, and hire an electrician if you’ve never worked with electricity. It’s dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing!) It only takes a few minutes, then you just need to connect the light switch to the Kasa app and you’re good to go.

You can even integrate these Kasa light switches with Alexa or Google Home and revel in being able to say “Hey Google, turn off the lights.” Of course, it’s not just helpful for forgetful folks who are too comfy in their beds, but also for people going on vacation who want to pull a Home Alone and pretend someone’s home to deter potential burglars.

Snag a handful of these Kasa smart light switches for $12 each while this hot 41% discount is still around!