Kasa Smart Plug by TP-Link, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa, Echo, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control, 15 Amp, UL Certified, 1-Pack(HS103) , WHITE

I am a custom AV integrator and when I say this is easy to use my mom set one up. Requirements 1) know how to maneuver around a smart phone / smart tablet (you have to go into settings and connect to a different wifi for set up. 2) have decent wifi and know your wifi password thats it! setting it up to work with Alexa does require some knowledge adding new devices but once the switch is working through the Kasa app, its down hill from there. fantastic device.

I have ordered/installed and configured numerous TP Link Kasa Smart Plugs as well as light switches in my home. They have worked better than I could have ever imagined! Easy integration with Amazon Echo/Alexa! I’ve not only set up scheduled routines, but vocal command “scenes” If you’ve ever set up a similar product (ie connect phone to Kasa device via Wifi, enter your Wifi Info/configure/Name and Done!) These are a great value!

I ordered this because I got special pricing by ordering through Alexa. It was cheap enough to try something new out. It was easy to integrate with my cellphone and our home wireless internet. I like that I can turn on the bedside lamp in my room prior to entering the room and then I can turn it off from my phone before I go to sleep. It has some other features like timers and energy monitoring that I dont really use that often, but the timers may be useful for times we are away for an extended trip. Its a convenient and nice little gadget.

Rather that plug/unplug Christmas lights in three places multiple times a day, I tried these this year. It was great! I just opened the app and tap-tap-tap the lights on/off as I wanted throughout each day. I mightve been able to make Scene to do it all in one-tap, but it so easy already that I didnt bother. There was generally a couple seconds delay as the app connected after a period of non-use. Once or twice this was a bit longer. Overall no issue. Ill probably find more good uses during the rest of the year and use these again.

Set up was a bit of a problem, there is only a small direction on the side of the box. I couldnt get the united to sync only to find I was in the wrong settings after looking at a youtube video. Once set they work great and connected with Alexa no problem.

I love these and have installed indoors and on a porch outdoors. Use them for all occasions but it is great to have all the Christmas lights go on at the same time with no plugs and or switches. Just rescheduled everything for daylight savings, which took less than 30 seconds for 8 devices. (this rating was copied from another Kasa product I purchased).

The Kasa items that I have are great, this item is too...but...with the outlet on the front of the device it can make it awkward to use behind a piece of furniture. I wish it had the plug on the side. BUT it is a great, easy to use item IF the application is right.

I use these plugs with Google assistant for a variety of lights and devices around the home. Of course, I have a couple of lights on them, but also a laptop and other devices. Either the TP-Link Kasa software or Google Assistant (with a Routine) can be used to set up scheduled on/off. This is not only great for lights, but if you have a laptop or other battery powered device, leaving it attached to a plugged in charger for long periods can reduce battery life over time. With these plugs I charge my laptop for a 90 minutes a few times a week, which should preserve the battery over the long term. The other thing to consider with smart devices is that youll have to have an account not only with Google or Alexa, but also with the device manufacturer (e.g., TP-Link), so its a good idea to pick a few brands of devices and stick to them (e.g., TP-Link smart plugs, Feit Electric smart bulbs in my house.) These often go on sale, so pick up a 2 or 4 pack if you can use them for things like holiday lights, too! The primary drawback -- common to virtually all of these -- is that it only works with a 2.4 gHz band Wifi. Since the 5 gHz band is faster and generally less crowded, it would be nice if they upgraded these for both wifi bands.

Love these smart outlets. They are the lowest priced ones I’ve found from a legit brand and they put perform Belkin Wemo switches by a landslide. I used to have a Wemo system and they started disconnecting from my wifi to the point they were useless. These work perfectly and are much more reliable

This smart plug was really good, i can control the light in my closet as well as my desk lamp by voice control via alexa. It’s so great not having to reach to the remote every time i want to turn on the lamp. Make sure you have a really good wifi connection so your alexa has no problem connecting, but other than that i definitely recommend!