BroadLink Smart Plug (NoAPP Version), Mini Wi-Fi Timer Smart Outlet Socket Works with Alexa/Google Home/IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control Anywhere

The ability to add this to my Alexa smart home devices without having to add it to the Broadlink app first is so nice. Makes for a quick and simple setup.

Took 3 tries, but then they worked great.

Didnt expect much for a $5 WiFi plug but this is totally worth it. Easy to set up and works very well with Google Home. The app that goes with it is also very useful. I use this to heat up water for my coffee every morning.

I have this hooked to my power strip, which supplies my aquarium appliances. I have attached my aquarium light to this exact timer. It works and turns on at the correct and exact time, like down to the seconds, but it is kind of troublesome to use. I have installed the app to use for functionality, and it is a bit overcomplicated in my opinion, like I just want it to turn on at a specific time and off at another time but it does not exactly allow this. It also does not turn off or function correctly in my opinion, as it is meant to turn off at 4:00, but was on at ~5:40 PM on two consecutive days after setting it up. Edit: I have decreased my rating of the product as it is hard to use with the NoAPP functionality. Perhaps I am setting it up wrong, but it never turns off correctly, which can get plain irritating. Perhaps there are better products, but for now, I appreciate the mechanical timers more.

It makes my lights flicker sometimes.

Great price…but confusing to set up but I did i

Extremely difficult for me to figure out set up. took three tries and numerous hours as I am not tech savvy. No instructions, and bad packaging labeling. Horrible experience. But once I got it it runs an item 2xs per day for a minute as hoped. (would like 30 second duration but only full minute programming)

They do work, some of the time. Had a really hard time getting them to connect to my dedicated 2.5 router. Takes a very long time for some of them to ever connect. I tried the NoApp option as well as both Broadlink and IHP apps. One unit that was disconnected from its power source, lost all of its programing. Could never get it to reconnect. Finally have given up and am trying another brand that I have a much better success rate with (Meross).

Alexa knows the on/off state (or the on and off command are different), so you can have an timed routine to turn it off that wont turn it on if it is already off. Quiet operation. One tiny thing: Is ink really so expensive that the instructions cant be higher contrast?

What to say about this plug, first I would love to say it’s an affordable option for anyone that’s looking to bring a little bit more of ease and technology into their life. Second if you are a beginner trying to get in to the Amazon Alexa system this would be a great add on to buying with your Amazon “Alexa” echo or your fire tablet. And lastly The value for your money is there it’s easy, very friendly, simple and beautiful design