The invention discloses a control method for an intelligent socket. The method comprises the following steps of: A, after the socket is electrified, loading a load on a main control circuit to a normal work state in pre-set time; B, collecting a simulated current signal on the main control circuit at regular time; C, calculating an average value of the collected simulated current signal; D, taking the percentage of the average value, which is less than the average value of the simulated current signal, as a standard current signal, and storing the standard current signal; E, collecting a real-time current signal on the main control circuit and comparing the real-time current signal with the standard current signal; and F, if the real-time current signal is less than the standard current signal, switching off a power supply of a controlled circuit; otherwise, maintaining the power supply of the controlled circuit. The invention further discloses a control circuit which is matched with the control method and is used for the intelligent socket. The intelligent socket manufactured by the invention has the beneficial effects of convenience for use, free debugging of the circuit, high automation degree and energy saving.