Utilizing smart plugs is an excellent method to keep track of your property’s energy usage, and it might help you save on your monthly electricity expenses. Although these devices are indeed handy, connecting more than one device to a single smart plug isn’t advisable. If you’ve considered linking a power strip to one of your internet-enabled plugs, it might be wise to think again.
As per TP-Link, attaching a power strip to a smart plug isn’t recommended. The reason is that most plugs have a lower maximum load capacity compared to an average power strip. Unfortunately, there is no way for a smart plug to know how many devices are linked to a multi-outlet adapter. If excessive devices are plugged into a power strip connected to a smart plug, you risk overloading the smart plug, which could render it unusable.