Connecting to wifi and getting it set up took less than 5 minutes. Linking to Google Home was super easy too! Setting it up to come on at a certain time and go off at another was also super easy! I am also able to tell Google to turn it off/on without any issues! If you set this up to have one plug always on and one on a timer, just double check on the device to make sure the outlet that should remain on, remains on. I found out by accident that one outlet was off. Overall, this device really is the easiest wifi connected device that I have set up this year! It does what it should and responds when needed. Highly recommended.

I bought this for holiday lights and ended up not needing to use it, so its taken me forever to review. But, Im so glad I did! This was VERY easy to set up and linked with both Google Assistant and Alexa seamlessly. Im sorry I didnt set it up sooner. I started trying to connect it to the Geeni app on my own and it was taking a while, then I followed the instruction booklet and it literally connected in three seconds... Read the instructions people. Also, my plug is set up fairly close to my router, so that may effect how quickly it connected and how well its been staying connected. It has both schedule and timer functions. So, you can set it to turn an outlet on and off at set times and make it recurring (like youd do with holiday lights) or just a one-time thing. Additionally, you can set a timer so that the outlet turns off after a certain amount of time. It was very easy to link to both Google & Alexa and the voice commands worked perfectly on both platforms with basically no additional work. Of course, youll probably want to rename them from Switch 1 and Switch 2, but you dont have to... I would definitely get a smart power device from iHome again. I understand it doesnt work with the iHome app and that older iHome devices dont work with the Geeni app... But, this is my first iHome device, so that hasnt caused any issues for me.

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.

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 setup on this outlet is simple which I enjoyed, and I really like that you can separately name and control each outlet! The app the runs this device is very simple to use and has a timer on/off switch which is great for having things not on all day or night and saving on electricity. The only thing I found was a bit of a downside was the range for the Wi-Fi was not very good. I had it plugged in outside to help have some lighting on a timer and the device connected while inside, but when I went outside and set it up it wouldn’t connect to the WiFi in the house.

Works great for my sprinkler pump and outdoor lighting. Download the app and your good.

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.

I will eat the second one and not order any more.

Great for Christmas lights. Easy to set up and use. We are happy with it.

The Bad: -- Poor Wifi Range: I wanted to use the Smart Plug to control an outdoor water feature so the Smart Plug needs to be plugged into an outlet outside and near the ground. In the house it connected to the WiFi but when moved outside and 18 above the ground at the outlet it would not connect. -- Timer wont work when out of WiFi Range: Even if you set up the timer schedule when the unit is in WiFi range, the timer will not work if you move the smart switch out of WiFi range. -- Only 2.4G WiFi: The Smart Plug ONLY works with 2.4G networks. The Good: -- App Loads Fine: The app loaded and ran fine on my Galaxy S20 phone using a 2.4G network with a Netgear R8500 router and found the Smart Plug. -- Once connected can works if phone on 5G WiFi: But once connected at 2.4G, from your phone you can connect to a 5G network that is on the same subnet and it will still control the Smart Switch. I mention this because many people would prefer to keep their phone on 5G which this system will allow once its connected at 2.4G. -- Easy initial install: The app found the device on the first try very quickly and it was up and running -- Works well when WiFi connected: I put a small load on the unit and was able to successfully turn on and off each output individually. -- Can name individual outputs: The app has a nice feature to be able to name each of the outputs. -- App can override: The app will override the physical switch on the Smart Switch or in other words, if the switch is pushed off it can be turned back on using the app. -- The app has a timer to turn on/off the Smart Switch at a time and you can set up a complex on off schedule. -- Its rated for 15A resistive: Not good or bad just something to be aware of. Most of the house circuits are rated at 15A but the Smart Switch is rated for resistive. This means an inductive load like a motor which will draw a lot of surge current when first turned on will exceed the limits of the Smart Switch and I assume cause the switch to pop off due to its claimed protective circuitry -- Attached waterproofing plugs: The waterproofing plugs are permanently attached so they will never get lost . If you found this review helpful, please vote Helpful using the button below.