We have compiled a list of the best energy monitoring smart plugs available right now. Smart plugs are the most convenient smart home accessories. You can control almost any lamp or small appliance with your phone or voice, and it's possible to turn almost any lamp or small appliance into a smart device.

We have highlighted the best smart plugs that go the extra mile and offer energy monitoring features that let you track how much energy your favorite devices and appliances draw, so that you can make the best purchase decision for your household.

These are your smartest buys for smart plugs

Are you dealing with rising energy costs? If you want to find out if your home is drawing more power while plugged in, you can use energy monitoring. You can save a lot of money on your power bill if you have a better idea of which things are drawing more power. One of the best ways to pay for a smart plug is to conserve energy.

The Kasa Smart Plug Mini with Energy Monitoring is our top pick because it is affordable and works well with voice assistants such as Amazon'sAlexa and Google'sAssistant.

The Wyze Plug outdoor is a great way to increase curb appeal. It can be turned off late at night when no one is around to see it. If we didn't mention the security vulnerabilities in Wyze products, we wouldn't be doing right by our readers. Wyze's handling of the situation was not great.

The Satechi dual smart outlet with real-time power monitoring and the Eve Energy Smart Plug and Power Meter give you multi-assistant capabilities with good old fashioned touch.

If you want something simpler or just want to check out other options, there are plenty of other great smart plugs available.