The majority of home automation boils down to things turning on and off on their own.
The majority of home automation boils down to things turning on and off on their own. To this end, a smart switch capable of controlling anything you plug into it makes a very sensible connected home starting point. There are plenty of options available now from names like Belkin and D-Link, as well as options that work with HomeKit like the iDevices Switch and the iHome Smart Plug.