Aoycocr Alexa Smart Plugs - Mini Bluetooth WIFI Smart Socket Switch Works With Alexa Echo Google Home, Remote Control Smart Outlet with Timer Function, No Hub Required, ETL/FCC Listed 4 Pack

Good app. Easy to connect to Google Home. And plug works but short lifespan - shorts easily or something. Now just constantly clicks on and off. I have bought 6 in the last year. Two of them broke like this. Might drop the review another star if another breaks.

After opening it I plugged it in where I wanted it (upstairs and quite a ways from my router) and the app found it right away. I tried twice to connect to it up there and failed. Then I thought it’s like most things, the closer to the router the easier to connect. Plugged it in 3 feet from my router and connected in 15 seconds. Changed the name in the app to describe what it controls and automatically was in the Alexa app. I did have to set up 2 routines so it would turn on and off the light I wanted at the time I wanted but that only took a couple of minutes. I guess what helped me is I already had the Smart Life app installed and had used it before with some candelabra bulbs I purchased a while back. I’ve had it for a couple of days now and so far no problem. For 10 bucks works as well as my true Amazon Plugs that I have bought in the past. I would and probably will buy again.

I set this wifi outlet up with a lamp in my living room. It worked great for a few weeks, then one day it started rapidly turning on and off and making a clicking sound. Tried unplugging it and resetting it, but that didn’t fix it. Also tried clearing it from the app and setting up again.

Hooked up to WiFi but only 2.4. There is an app you have to install to use the plug. Voice control...why bother? The app works as it should and the programs Ive input execute on time. I can switch it from the app if wanted. Very simple.

Loved the price and versatility and easy set up. One broke in a couple of weeks but I had threee spares so Ill just use one of them and see. At this price the loss of one wasnt a major issue. Not worth the time and effort to ask for replacement.

I initially gave a 1-star review because it wouldnt work on a 5-GHZ network. Later research told me that almost none of them will, and even those that will dont work on the incredibly common Xfinity 802.11ac router/hub. I happened to encounter an Xfinity repairman working outside a neighbors house, and asked what to do. You can go into the Xfinity app and split your network to have a 2.4 GHZ component also. Its tricky to find, but it worked easily once I found it. Then, I moved all my Amazon Alexa devices to that 2.4 GHZ network. That was pretty easy too, once I did a bit of Google research. The last step was to temporarily put my phone on that new network also, and to install the Smart Life app that controls the switches. It was easy to detect and configure the switches, and also to link the account to my Alexa app so that it was seamless. It all works fine. Well see if I have the problems with random disconnects that others are reporting. So, now I have my PCs, tablets, printer and phones on the 5 GHZ network, and the Alexa and IOT (Internet of Things) on 2.4 GHZ. If this review was gibberish to you, then youll have to pay someone to set it up.

In terms of features these are great and setup was not difficult. My complaint is that I have had two (of 4) fail within four years. Perhaps Im asking too much but this was under light loads and I dont think the short lifespan is acceptable.

I picked these up specifically because as much as I like zwave technology, it seems to be rather expensive to implement large scale (even if it works pretty flawlessly). So thus became the hunt for some Home Assistant compatible plugs for some limited use applications. (turning off floor lamps and the such).. The box doesnt state HA compatibility, but after testing with Home assistant and my Conner ZWave/ZigBee stick, I can say HA does see the device and is able to toggle the state. Other than that, its a wifi Electrical outlet.. it works (ie: current passes through to the device, voltage seems pretty stable, noticed no major spikes or drops (have a multimeter)). Note, its not rated for a Fridge or other HEAVY motor (I have not tested it, but reading through the specs.. I wouldnt try it.. but for non-motorized applications it seems to work pretty good. Wifi/ZigBee, while MUCH cheaper to implement over ZWave (Opensource vs. Licensed), I have to say implementing Zigbee is a pain.. (not the device, just the overall tech). But the range for it is quite nice (much better than zwave, assuming a small number of devices) If you are not a sadist.. you can just grab their Smart Life app and use that to control the plugs and make scenes.. But the real power in these plugs is integrating them into larger systems so you have true automation.

Love it! Makes it a way easier to turn in my lamp behind my couch! Great price too!

Had to download the app. Once that was done, setup was straight dory and easy. Works well. Using Google Home to control and Popotan for timer settings.