iHome Flow Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring and Timer Function, Wireless Wi-Fi Outlet Socket with On/Off Button, No Hub Required, Compatible with Alexa, Echo, and Google Home, 2-Pack

I had to-link smart plugs that kept dropping Wi-Fi and therefore useless. These have never dropped and monitor energy usage great

I’ve gone through 3 of these style plugs and these work!! Yay!

If youve used any Tuya/Smart Life integrated devices then you know exactly what to expect. If not: the Tuya platform lets you connect smart devices to a hub and configure them in Tuya (or Smart Life or other rebadged app) or link them to Alexa or Google Play, where they show up as devices. These outlets are no exception. They dont do anything fancy (the app lets you schedule, automate, etc, or you can do that with Alexa), but they really dont need to. Pairing was stupidly easy. Some plugs can be a bit finicky but these connected almost instantly through the nearby device scan. Very impressive. Actuation of the relay is responsive, and I love that it has a manual toggle button. The profile is perfect for running two side by side or having one alongside a wall-wart plug. Highly recommend. Basic and incredibly effective.

Stopped working after 4 weeks! Unhappy customer!

This product will not work unless you are nearby the plugs. But if you are away from home which is whats important. No dice. Useless!

About a year later, I am updating my review from 3 to 4 stars. I did originally purchase these with the expectation that they would work with my iHome app and they didnt, which disappointed me. However, I did keep these plugs and they have been working great. I even purchased two more recently to have more available smart plugs in the house. I love that I can set schedules for the plug to turn on and off and turn the plug on and off with my phone app. The entire reason I chose these is because I already have an iHome plug & the iHome app and I didnt want to have to download another app. These plugs are not compatible with the iHome app. You will be forced to download another random app to use them. However, separate from the app frustration, the plugs have been working just fine.

These smart outlets are great for items that arent smart or need an additional hub. Living in hawaii, I also really like the energy monitoring function within the app. Highly highly recommend using these throughout your home.

I love the function and value. But it’s not compatible with any of my Home Kit. It’s probably thus less private and secure. Also, doesn’t work with IFTTT. Please either add HomeKit or improve the Geeni app.

I already had several smart plugs that use the Smart Home app and these worked great with that app, even though it says they use a different app. It was extremely easy to add them to the app too.

good amperage, energy monitoring, solid quality!