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Energy saving devices for UK homes

Updated October 2026 · WattLock UK team

From smart thermostats to plug-in savers, here's a quick guide to energy saving devices and where each one fits.

Quick answer

The most popular home energy saving devices in the UK are LED bulbs, smart thermostats, smart plugs, standby savers and plug-in energy savers like WattLock.

  • LED bulbs – low cost, use much less power than old bulbs
  • Smart thermostats – control heating by room and schedule
  • Smart plugs – switch appliances off on a timer
  • Standby savers – cut power to devices left on standby
  • Plug-in energy savers like WattLock – plug into a socket and work on that circuit
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WattLock plugged into a UK 3-pin kitchen socket with the green light on
Plugged straight into a standard UK 3-pin socket – the green light shows it's on.

Where WattLock fits

WattLock is the easiest to install: plug it in, no app, no electrician. It works alongside the other devices above, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Popular energy saving devices for UK homes
DeviceTypical costEffort to fitBest for
LED bulbs£2–£5 eachVery easyLighting
Smart thermostat£150–£250Installer often neededHeating control
Radiator reflector panels£10–£25EasyOlder homes with outer walls
Draught excluders£5–£30EasyDoors and windows
Smart plugs£10–£20 eachVery easyTimers and standby
WattLock Energy SaverFrom £26 per unitPlug inSocket circuits

Start with the free and cheap wins

Before buying anything, check your tariff, ask your supplier for a smart meter, and look at where your energy actually goes. Heating and hot water make up most of a typical UK home's energy use, while appliances, cooking and lighting make up much of the electricity bill.

Devices that need no installer

  • LED bulbs – a quick swap with an immediate effect on lighting use
  • Smart plugs – schedule heaters, lamps and chargers
  • Standby savers – cut power to TV and games consoles
  • WattLock – one per socket circuit, plugged straight in

How to choose

Match the device to the problem. If you leave lights on, LEDs and timers help. If heating is your biggest cost, controls and draught-proofing matter most. For a simple fit-and-forget addition to every socket circuit, WattLock is designed to be plugged in once and left alone.

Frequently asked questions

It depends on your biggest costs. Most homes benefit from LED bulbs, heating controls and simple plug-in devices together.

Yes – check the government's Help to Heat schemes and your energy supplier for grants on insulation and heating.

Not for plug-in devices like WattLock, smart plugs or LED bulbs. Thermostats and wiring changes may need a professional.
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