Amazon Smart Plug, for home automation, Works with Alexa - A Certified for Humans Device

Definitely a good buy! Responsive and synced really well

Basically it works like a dream. Its easy to use. The only thing that youre not going to get with this particular product is being able to use it with Google. If you want to use anything with Google you want to get get something that uses Google or can be synced with Google because you can sync Google with Alexa. Just not Alexa with Google so its a one-way street with that. Otherwise its great. Really good product. I use it and if you have any issues where its not really connecting or its not responding sometimes reassuring a voice command can be good to do. You need to also double check your Wi-Fi signal strength. A little bit of issue with that myself fixed it and it works real well.

This product does exactly what it claims to do. The set up was easy and quick.

I had a few WeMo smart plugs before ordering these. First of all, I HATED the app because adding a plug was so cumbersome. Plus, one of the plugs never did show up on the app so I couldnt really control it. It was in a room upstairs and I thought it must have been out of range of my WiFi router. I do not have a WiFi extender and almost bought one due to this issue. Had to send those plugs back. I was excited to see Amazon was coming out with their own smart plugs and pre-ordered them right away. Controlling everything through one app is way preferable. As a huge bonus, my upstairs plug that I previously could not control with the WeMo plug and app now works flawlessly with the Amazon plug and Alexa app. I guess it wasnt out of range after all. Pros: 1. if youre already tied into the Amazon Alexa ecosystem this just makes sense, and you keep things under control with a single app. And easily controlled with your Echo device if you wish. 2. Really easy to add a plug via the Alexa app. Alexa will recognize it right away and you just scan the back of the plug to add it. 3. Shorter and less bulky than the WeMo plug. 4. Smart plugs that may have been non-responsive on my network before are working flawlessly now with the Amazon plug in use instead. Cons: 1. A bit pricey. I wish they offered multi-packs for a lower price per unit. This will probably happen later. 2. Adding a plug to operate on an on/off schedule was NOT as easy as with WeMo. It took too many steps, was not straightforward, and should be more streamlined. Basically, youre creating what they call a routine. You have to add a start time. Then go back and do it all over again to add an end time. So I had to create two routines to get my coffee maker to start on weekdays at 6:45am and turn off on weekdays at 7:45am. That was silly. I did eventually figure it out, but they should really work on making it involve less steps and be more intuitive. I will buy more but will wait until the price comes down or theyre on sale.

works great with Alexa, no problem joining in my home network

Never have a problem with the Amazon Smart Plug.

Works well I ordered more

As someone who is always looking to improve and simplify my home automation, I was excited to try out the Amazon Smart Plug. I can confidently say that this device has exceeded my expectations and made my life much easier. The Amazon Smart Plug is incredibly easy to set up. It connects effortlessly to my existing Amazon Echo devices, and the integration with Alexa is seamless. The Amazon Alexa app guides you through the process, which only takes a few minutes. Once connected, controlling my lights, fans, and other appliances has become a breeze. The Certified for Humans label is well-deserved, as this smart plug is truly user-friendly. The compact design ensures it doesnt obstruct adjacent outlets, and the build quality feels solid and durable. The ability to schedule on and off times for my devices has been a game-changer, allowing me to conserve energy and automate my daily routines. One minor downside Ive encountered is that the plug can sometimes lose connection to my Wi-Fi network. However, this issue is easily resolved by power cycling the smart plug or resetting the Wi-Fi router. Overall, the Amazon Smart Plug has greatly simplified my home automation experience. The ease of setup, seamless Alexa integration, and scheduling capabilities make it an excellent investment for those looking to enhance their smart home ecosystem. I highly recommend the Amazon Smart Plug to anyone interested in home automation or seeking a convenient way to control their devices.

I love this smart plug and I can’t wait for it to go back on sale so I can buy more! I love being able to turn on and off any lamp from anywhere in the house.

I have Amazons Flex and like it very much. I decided to add a couple of smart plugs because I am disabled and sometimes getting up to turn lights on or off can be difficult. The first plug I got I used for the lights by my bed. Sometimes when Im tired and ready to sleep the activity involved in getting up to turn off a light wakes me up enough I *cant* sleep, which is really annoying. This has solved that problem. I just tell Alexa, Lights off, and theyre off. I love it. But. Setup was not intuitive at all. It took me about a half hour to wade thru the hassle of persuading Alexa that there actually was such a plug and getting her to name it. Part of the problem was that Alexa doesnt recognize the term Smart Plug, which is what I was ignorantly calling the smart plug. I finally figured out that I should be calling it Plug 1. Once that was going, I thought I would add an extra plug for a lamp I sometimes use. Plugging it in and turning it on wasnt sufficient for Alexa to find it, even tho I remembered to call it Plug 2. After searching thru the Alexa app on my Fire tablet I finally found a way to get Bluetooth to add it. Then Alexa was willing to rename it for me and it now works. All this took me over a half hour, but Im almost happy with it. Almost happy? Its theoretically possible to pair the two up so I can turn both on or off at once, but Bluetooth doesnt seem to know what the devices are so Alexa doesnt know, so its going to take another half hour, or more, to get that feature turned on. I recently read an article by a smart-home tech expert who says hes going with another brand (Google?) because Alexa can be too finicky. I dont want the stuff he was having problems with, like a curtain opener, but the hassle with setting up these two plugs makes me feel hes got a point. Still, things are easier for me than they were and I AM largely pleased with the results. It just seems like it should be simpler to get it going. If their e-readers and Fire tablets were this hard to setup, no one would buy them.