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

It integrated with Google perfectly, although I did have to download the TP-Link app as well. The unit does not take up much space so I can use the outlet below with no issue. Its always worked perfectly from the widget on my phone unlike some other smart devices I have.

Im using my Kasa Smart Plug to run my low voltage outdoor landscape lights (transformer in the garage) and one indoor light in my living room. The low voltage transformer has a built-in timer, but its easier to just leave it on and adjust the times via app and my iPhone. Same for the indoor light - it used to be controlled by my home security system, but its easier to adjust via the app.

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.

We have some string lights on our screened in porch that we can now easily turn on and off using Alexa. Install was very easy from the TP Link app on my Android phone (called Kasa). Alexa found the device automatically. We manually turn the lights on and off using Alexa voice commands (ie. Alexa turn on porch lights) so Im not using the Kasa app to turn them on/off using a schedule. The lights respond almost instantly. I do have a two outlet outdoor TP Link plug (KP400 - highly recommended) that I am using to turn some other lights on at sunset and off at 10:30PM. The scheduling feature on the app works great. The only negative is it is fairly large and takes up two outlets on our 6 outlet wall plug. I knew that when I ordered so Im not dropping any stars. I would definitely buy this again.

Ive selected nothing but TP-Link smart plugs and switches for my home for two simple reasons: - Their app is the best... I can easily set my lighting schedule for all my bulbs and wall switches using easy program steps. Just to say program is deceptive - its not complicated at all. I especially love that I can turn lights on at sunset and off at sunrise, based on my precise location. So in the winter, the lights come on earlier that the summer. TP-Link makes this drop-dead easy to do. - I can use just one app on my phone to control all these things. If you start trying several different companies products, you end of with several different companies apps on your phone. I stumbled onto TP-Link first when I wanted to turn my espresso machine on in the morning before I wake up. I loved how I could have it come on automatically at 6am - but if I was awake earlier, I could have Alexa turn the machine on earlier. Why mess with several apps when TP-Link works so well with Alexa and my phone?

I bought a cheap wifi smart plug. It wouldnt connect to my network. Plugged in a Blink adapter into the same plug and it immediately set up, so it is NOT my network creating the problem. Bought a second cheap one. Different brand but actually the same product. You can tell from the APP software. So I tried this TP LINK. WORKS LIKE A CHARM. AS ADVERTISED! I WILL BE BUYING MORE!

I have 6 of these wifi plugs in my home. I got rid of the Belkin WeMo wifi plugs after the app became useless and replaced them with the TP-link plugs. They were cheaper and smaller so I could easily use both outlets in the plug unlike the bulky Belkin plugs. They were super easy to set up and have been reliable since day one. Even after a power outage they all reset automatically. The Kasa app was well thought out and very easy to use. Much more user friendly than the Belkin app.

I use these with Google home and theyre SUPER simple to set up. I have 4 of them controlling lights around my house and they do exactly what I need them to do... Just turn lights on and off! I use the schedule feature for each wall plug so the lights automatically turn on around the time my partner gets home from work, and then shuts off by around 10pm each night to save on electricity. Works consistently every time!

The plug came in a little carton box with no instructions on how to set it up. I think they should add a QR code on the outside or inside of the box to make the installation of the app easier. You need to download the Kasa Smart app by TP-LINK Research America and create an account. The app is very easy to use and it made it very easy to add the smart plug to the account. I like that the app lets you setup a timer, a schedule and an away schedule. It doesn’t have the option to track how much electricity it has used, but it keeps track of how long the plug has been on. After setting up the smart plug, Alexa recognized the smart plug right away after turning on the TP-LINK Kasa skill. So far, it has worked really well. Besides not having instructions in the box, I don’t like that it makes a loud click when you turn it on or off. I don’t see any sparks coming out of it, but the sound makes me feel like it’s going to stop working if I use it frequently.

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).