I recently installed a floodlight next to an outdoor plug and plugged it in instead of hiring an electrician to install a switch. This installation left me with having to plug and unplug it whenever I wanted it on or off. I saw this and thought it would be an ideal solution to my problem. It worked as expected, and I can now turn on and off my floodlight by asking Alexa to do it. Installation was simple; I plugged it in, installed the Geeni app, and followed the directions. I then went to the Alexa app and named it Floodlight, and now it works perfectly. It has two plugs that operate independently. I am currently only using one, but having a second one is a great option. Hopefully, it holds up over time. I will update the review if it fails early.

QUICK SUMMARY: I like this smart outlet. Its solving a problem for the upcoming holidays where I want to light up my backyard patio. WHAT I LIKE: - Works with Alexa. Its easy to add a new skill and then say, Alexa, turn on (or off) the patio lights - Once connected, it seems to stay connected - Easy to install WHAT COULD BE BETTER: - Although the packaging says its suitable for outdoor use, the owners manual contradicts that and says its for indoor use only (Im using it outdoors) - Since its for outdoor use, it would be nice if it had a GFCI protection built-in - Its not Underwriter Labs-listed - It doesnt identify which outlet is Socket 1 and which is Socket 2 (when holding the smart outlet upright, Socket 1 is the left one, Socket 2 is the right one) - I had problems connecting this to my WiFi. The automatic method didnt work, and the instructions for manually adding it werent right. I bumbled my way through and found a way to connect it, though. - It uses LED light blinking frequency to distinguish between manual connection mode and automatic connection mode. You have to read the fine print to learn what fast blinking means. Would be better to just use a different LED light color to indicate the different modes. CONCLUSION: Once setup, I like the smart outlet. I wish it were UL-listed. I wish it were easier to connect to my homes WiFi. But now that its installed and connected to Alexa, I like it.

The outdoor plug is very easy to setup. One mistake I made was thinking it would use the IHome app which it does not. The instructions point to the geeni app. This is not a negative on the product but something to be aware of. After setup I am able to link it to Alexa and control each outlet in the plug individually. The plug looks well made and my problems so far. When placing this plug it will need to go on the bottom outlet plus must hang off the floor. If you place plug on the floor or upside down in the elements the plug will get damaged since it is not designed to work in that position. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and photos of this product. I hope it has been helpful in providing you with more information.

Would have rated as outstanding except that the app (geeni) I does NOT allow for the older model iHome plugs. So you either use two apps (geeni and iHome) or buy all new plugs. Bad feature.

Was easy to set up and it does work! So for that 4 stars... nice to set routines so you dont have to think about it for holiday lights. Nice thick cord... could be a tag longer so it wasnt dangling off the wall and could lay on the ground but not a big deal. Only complaint is that it seems flaky on the wifi...sometimes takes multiple tries or even unplugging it to connect and change something. I imagine this is just a reality of being outside. But something to consider if you think you might have a weak signal where you want it.

Turns out it is compatible with our Alexa echo dot too!

I had to update the capacity of an outdoor outlet in a backyard planter to add more capacity. It previously operated a landscape lighting transformer and a waterfall style fountain that was operated with a manual switch. I was adding some sport court lighting and needed an additional outlet. I picked up this product and it not only provided the additional capacity, but I was able to tie in the sport court lighting with other previously existing lights that I was able to control with Alexa, plus I was able to add smart control of the fountain, which is a nice upgrade. Setup was easy, very standard for this type of product. So far, it is working as expected and holding up in the outdoor elements.

This was very simple to set up. Easy to download the app and connected on the first shot. App is clean and straightforward. Turn it on and off and can set schedules. Will be perfect for outdoor lights. We connected it to Alexa for voice control and surprisingly there were no issues! Finally something that worked! Definitely recommend.

Very easy set up. Great price. App and timer settings work perfectly. No complaints!

Function and value are mostly OK, but I expected energy monitoring in the new Flow brand, and it’s much less valuable in an apple home. If it’s not Apple compatible, that raises security and privacy concerns.