They might not grab the headlines like some other bits of smart home kit, but smart plugs are wonderful little devices, letting you add some remote app control to any dumb device that plugs into a ...

The Belkin WeMo is a small, WiFi connected outlet controlled by a mobile device that adds Internet control to a desk lamp, coffee maker, or, if you’re feeling daring, your home server.

Add a little glue code to combine this capability with a library that emulates a Belkin Wemo device, and now Alexa is able to stop and start the robot at will.

Through the Home app, you'll be able to schedule the Belkin Wemo WiFi Smart Plug to switch on or off according to the time of day it is, or at sunrise or sunset. That way you can schedule the fan ...