Wi-Fi enabled sockets can play a powerful role in boosting the longevity of battery-powered devices by helping you manage how and when they charge. Many modern gadgets like wireless earbuds, Matter compatible switch wearable tech, TV remotes, and even battery-powered cleaning tools rely on rechargeable batteries that wear out prematurely due to overcharging. Plugging them in continuously keeps the battery at maximum voltage, which puts harmful wear on its battery cell composition.

Smart plugs let you set schedules so your devices receive power at optimal times. For example, you can program the outlet to turn on at 8 pm and turn off at 6 am, giving your device a full charge without subjecting it to extended power exposure. Some smart outlets also track power draw and can display alerts if a device is drawing power even after it’s fully charged. This means you can enable smart cutoff to prevent waste.

Additionally, features like cloud-based power switching allow you to cut power to a device if you realize it was overlooked during routine. This smart energy management reduces the total charge-discharge loops your battery goes through, which directly translates to enhanced capacity retention. Over the device’s lifetime, this simple habit can mean the avoiding premature device replacement. Smart outlets don’t just cut phantom load—they help you delay costly battery replacements.