Govee Smart Plug 15A, WiFi Bluetooth Outlets 4 Pack Work with Alexa and Google Assistant, WiFi Plugs with Multiple Timers, Govee Home APP Group Control Remotely, No Hub Required, ETL&FCC Certified

I love how easy this was to set up and add to our Alexa app. Definitely will be buying more for other rooms.

It’s not just this brand, but this is the brand I own. These blocks stick out from the wall almost 2 inches. By the time you plug something in, the block and plug are 4-5” away from the wall, which means now furniture in front of an outlet (tv stand/dresser etc) must now sit at least 4-5” away from the wall also, leaving a giant gap. A design where the actual outlet was at the top or side would eliminate the excessive bulkiness!

My modem and router are always in a hard-to-reach place, and sometimes I just need to flip them off for a re-start. With these smart plugs I can do that without climbing behind the furniture. To do this, these plugs must be set up for Bluetooth control (because no WiFi while modem and router are off). To use these plugs, must install Govee app on phone. Simple on/off control for the switches is all I need, but... Must agree to pages of lawyer stuff. Must grant too many permissions (exact GPS location required). Must create Govee account and then two-factor verify. Eventually, it gets to the actual setup for Bluetooth device pairing. I can skip WiFi setup for my intended usage. For setup, I plugged into an easily accessible location where I can push the button for device pairing, watch the LEDs, and hear the switch click while trying out the on/off control. Setup is retained in the smart plug. (A long-press clears the smart plug setup.) Curious about works with Alexa, I reset the smart plug to try doing the setup using Alexa. This does not work. Instead, must use the Govee app, accept the Govee agreement, grant permission, create Govee account, do the whole Govee setup, then link Alexa account to the Govee account. I was expecting a simple app that just displays on/off buttons for each smart plug. The app is a bit fancier, showing suggestions for other Govee products. Its ok, the smart plug control app is still fairly easy to use. So, it works for my intended use (just Bluetooth), and it works with Alexa, but more complicated than it needs to be. Update -- Using these plugs with just bluetooth and their android app, they have been trouble-free. The plugs have not forgotten the bluetooth setup, still working ok after a power outage.

It works 100% well.

So far so good. But not sure about wifi connectivity (and I dont use Alexa). Will know more when/after trying to connect from 1200 miles. (while on trip). If all goes well, will upgrade to 5 star.

I wanted to use my computer , but no Govee pc app.

I purchased other smart plugs but because my wifi doesnt have an option to switch between 5ghz and 2.4ghz so I wasnt able to set them up. I was hoping since these are Bluetooth enabled it would help me get them connected, and I was right! It was so easy!! Once you set up them up through Bluetooth they are actually able to detect the correct signal to connect to. I didnt need to change anything on my wifi. You do need to download their app to set up the devices, but its super simple to link their app to Alexa once theyre activated. Then you can just control them with Alexa or the Alexa app like any other smart device. I am so thankful for these plus! I was about to rip my hair out with the other one... Highly recommended!!!

I am very picky when it comes to my tech. These smartplugs I have to say truly outshine even the major name brands. I have had these for a good amount of time now and I have to say this things are FLAWLESS! When it comes to smart-plugs, these are definitely the ones you want. No more frustrations with non-connection-server-issues like the major brand ones. When I open the app, connection is instant and has always been there available when I need it to be. Timers are seemless, and connecting the plugs from outlet to outlet once setup is no issue for these bad boys. So forget the rest, and try the best. These are true Aces in my book.

The Govee app is very limited. It is also not reliable to see if your plug is connected when you are not physically near the plug. I’m out of state and have tried a few times “no connection” to the plug. Also, You can only set the on and off times in the moment (in x amount of hours) so ability to schedule. Thus, you have to use Alexa’s ‘routines in order to set it up for multiple times. Just purchased and Not sure if I’m Going to keep these plugs.

The product is a 5 for setup and for very fast responses from customer support. The integration of the devices into Google Home from the Govee app is good. The reason it is a 4 is the lack of firmware upgrades being in the Govee Home app now and the lack of notifications if/when the unit changes states.