Voice-controlled outlets are a cost-efficient and practical way to enable hands-free operation to your entertainment system without upgrading your hardware. Whether you have a traditional TV, a soundbar, or a streaming box, you can convert them into smart devices by linking them via a Wi-Fi-enabled power strip.

First, choose a smart switch that is works with your smart home platform such as Amazon Alexa. Verify that the switch can accommodate the energy demand of your audiovisual setup. Connect your television or speaker setup into the smart switch and then connect the switch to your home Wi-Fi network using the manufacturer’s app.

Once connected, access your virtual assistant interface and detect the powered outlet. Assign a descriptive label like "living room TV" so it’s simple to command. After setup, you can speak natural phrases to turn your entertainment on or off. Ask "Enable the TV in the living room" and the smart switch will respond with precise control.

For a more immersive experience, link it to an additional smart outlet for your Blu-ray player so you can control your entire setup with one command.

While smart switch for automation switches lack fine-tuned controls, they dramatically simplify daily usage without fumbling for physical controls. You can also build custom scenes so when you say "Start the day", the ambient lighting activates and the soundbar plays your morning playlist.

Just be aware that using a hard power cycle disrupts standby mode, so some devices may take longer to boot up the next time. Perform a trial run and make sure your devices support being powered off and on this way.

With easy installation and affordability, smart switches turn any entertainment system into a automated entertainment hub that fits seamlessly into your smart home.