In this fast and hectic world most people forget many simple things in their daily lives. Many a time, I have forgotten to turn off my water pump when in a hurry. What is worse is that at the end of the month, it eventually hits our pockets in the form of high electricity and water bills.

If you are facing similar problems, then the Betty smart plug will come in handy. It is developed by Beyond Evolution, a mobile app development and IoT solutions company.

I tried the smart plug with different home appliances and it worked well. It helped me remotely control my water pump, geyser, mobile charger, and induction cooker via the be-connected app (Android and iOS). It has a large 16 Amp plug that can accommodate all kinds of devices such as air conditioners, water heaters, water pumps, and it can also accommodate the use of six Amp devices such as TVs, lamps etc. I used a simple converter to enable using six Amp devices.

No WiFi needed

Betty works on GSM connectivity, thereby eliminating the requirement of a WiFi network. This sets Betty apart from other smart plugs in the market.

The smart plug comes with a detachable motion sensor that can be activated from the app and it detects movement within a radius of 30 feet. I also received alert messages via SMS and mail when my friend tried to fiddle with it.

Monitor electricity usage

Another advantage of this smart plug is that it can also monitor electricity usage of the appliance you have connected it to and the app lets you schedule an on/off time and add multiple users.

Betty is a handy smart plug, though there is a recurring charge involved since it uses GSM technology for connectivity.

Another problem with Betty is that it is quite large — about 7-8 inches — and sticks out like a sore thumb. But you won’t mind the size once you start using it. You can order Betty online from its website — beconneted.in.

Price: ₹2,499

Love: Simple, can be used with multiple appliances, easy to operate

Hate: Size, look, recurring charges

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