Smart Plug ESICOO, WiFi Plugs That Work with Alexa, Echo, Google Home, Surge Protector & Timer & Group Controller, ETL & FCC Certified, No Hub Required, 2.4G WiFi Only, 4 Pack

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After i figured out how to connect to phone it was simple to turn on and off, but setting the schedule is not. I had it set and it was working but it randomly shuts off. Multiple times now i check to see if it’s on/off and it’s not. Today both on and off are shut off. Not understanding that. Update schedule still not working but do like control on my phone.

Very difficult to understand how to set up with the app and connect to Alexa. It’s doable just takes time to figure it all out. Also sometimes the plugs don’t want to find the Bluetooth device so you may have to try a few times. I have had better success with selecting an unknown Bluetooth device rather than selecting a plug to connect Alexa.

Open the box and see I have to download an app to use the SmartPlugs. The App is called Cloud Intelligence. I sure dont like downloading and having Chinese app with a questionable name. It sure doesnt give me confidence that the app is not compromising my data. I tried several other apps, but they would not connect the plugs. I gave in and installed the app. It connected fairly easily and then I connected it to google home and can now use my voice to turn lights on or off. To use the schedule feature, you have to open their app as it cant be done through google home. Overall, I am happy with my purchase, but they should really consider changing the name of their app. It doesnt give me much hope of any security...

I have 8 I bought last year and 4 this year, of these plugs but started to have trouble setting them up after a new router and phone. My phone runs on 5Ghz with my modem that handles 2.4, 5, 6. I had to locate myself far from the router so my phone would drop down to the 2.4 range in order to set up the new plugs. They work great with Alexa and Google after you get them set up.

These smart outlets are easy to set up, have a plethora of features through the Smart Life app (Available in both the App Store and Google Play), and can be forgotten through automation once theyre prepared for use. Not to mention the voice-activated ease of use once integrated with Alexa or Google Home Assistant. I had never owned a smart outlet and honestly didnt feel like I needed one until purchasing these outlets. I am now a firm believer in the fun and ease of automating many daily tasks that would otherwise be cumbersome or would require you to perform a repeated action (that can easily be overlooked or forgotten). There is a multitude of ways to control your devices, lights or appliances through a simple on/off procedure and when you couple this with Alexa, Google Assistant or even Siri integration it takes smart outlet convenience to the next level. For example, imagine you go on a trip and youre leaving your pet at home in a hot area of your house and you dont want them to get overheated while youre gone. If you dont have central air conditioning, you can plug either a window air conditioner or a fan into this smart outlet. In the Smart Life app, you can set up automation to have the fan or window air conditioner to turn on when the outside temperature reaches a certain level. Then, when the outside air temperature falls back to a certain degree level, just set up another automation to have the outlet turn off. Its as easy as that, and your pet will stay nice and comfortable and you can focus on your vacation and not worry about the comfort of your pet back home. Same way with the lights, no more old-school timers for lighting. Just set up a schedule for when you want the outlets to come on or off. Want to change the lighting schedule while youre traveling, no problem. Some very unique uses of the outlets can be to perform an action in places you only visit on occasion, like a cabin or second home. You can have a heater, fan, or a/c unit turn on a couple of hours before you arrive so its nice and comfortable when you walk in the door. Turn on the lights just minutes before you pull up so youre not navigating in the dark while carrying your bags. Do you or your kids tend to leave small appliances on? For example, have the outlet the hair curling iron is plugged into turn off automatically after you leave the house for work or school reducing the risk of a fire. Along these same lines, what about having your hair curling iron pre-heat just minutes before you get into the bathroom to use it so you dont have to wait for it to be ready! Want to have an Internet-Free day for you or your family? Just plug your wireless router into the smart outlet and set up a schedule to have it turn off. Better yet, just ask Alexa or Google to turn it off for you if you decide on the spot to take a break from being online. I could go on and on about specific applications for these outlets but read below for my pros/cons on the Design, Setup and Use of these smart outlets. DESIGN Pros - I enjoy the look and feel of the round plugs - A small, blue LED in the front to indicate whether the outlet is on or off (And to assist with outlet setup) - The on/off button on the side is a great idea to control the outlet even when you dont have access to the app Cons -The circular shape looks good, but when you plug it in, it does take up a lot of space, especially when using it on a power strip. It can actually take up 3 outlet receptacles on a power strip. (Reason for the 4-star review) -The outlet could be a bit thinner, that would be even better for using behind desks, dressers or other hard-to-reach areas. - Could use a spot on the back for labeling (There is no way to identify which outlet is which when unplugged) SETUP/USE Pros - Smart Life app was very easy to install on my iPhone - Alexa integration was seamless - very easy to do and a lot of fun to play with in controlling the outlets - Love the variations with controlling the outlets with the Smart Life App - The Automation feature is fantastic! I have a window air conditioner and I cant wait to try out using automation to turn on my air conditioner once the outside temperature reaches a certain degree level. The Scene feature is nice for quick homepage buttons. Very easy-to-read view of outlets on the home screen of the app. - IFTTT integration went pretty well - I always enjoy the versatility of using anything on this platform. Kudos for having it work with them! - Superb idea for being able to not only choose the location of the plugs but give each of them a custom name through the Smart Life app. - Love the Siri integration with the Smart Life! - Can give access to other family members for particular outlets, which is a huge plus depending on what devices and what rooms you want to control. - Great for use with appliances or devices that need to be plugged in behind furniture or in hard-to-reach areas. Just turn them off/on with your voice or the Smart Life app - no more fumbling around with trying to get to the outlet to unplug a simple light. - Great to use with tools/devices that need charging but you dont want them drawing electricity constantly and damaging the battery or just drawing extra power that will run up your utility bill. Cons - The voice-activated feature on the app is so-so. Sometimes it would understand me and sometimes it didnt. I would imagine for those people who have an accent it may not understand much of anything. - When I would unplug one of the outlets and plug them back in, sometimes the app would not recognize they were back online until I closed out the app and restarted it. - Wireless coverage needs to be strong for the outlets to work properly. A couple of areas of my house have weaker WiFi, and I can still run a smart TV in those areas, but for some reason, I could not get the plugs to initiate and connect to the network. - Regarding setup - it was pretty confusing to know to choose the correct outlet option in the app - The written instructions - text is very small (They do provide helpful tutorials in the Smart Life App) - If you unplug the outlets, its easy to get them confused with one another, without labeling them in some way. SUMMARY Overall, I really like these smart outlets. I have two of them controlling my dehumidifiers. I was able to get rid of old school outlet timers with these. In summary, the setup is fairly easy (except a few hiccups with the Smart life app, but once theyre set up they are very easy to use, especially with Alexa or Google Home, assuming the WiFi signals are strong enough to support it. If youve been on the fence about smart outlets, be on the fence no more and pick up the 4-pack so you can enjoy a more automated home, office, or cabin.

Great product for home automation. Set up is easy, app is easy, works with google home.

Every time I install one of these I have to set my wifi to 2.4 to connect it, then switch it back and it still works, but that sure is a pain in the ass. Once thats done though, they work pretty well. I use them with Alexa routines daily and they have worked pretty flawlessly. There is a bit of a loud tick when turned on though.

I have tried numerous different ways to get it to connect to Alexa and it wont recognize it. The instructions to connect it was for a completely different app. And it didnt integrate. Alexa recommend one app and the instructions recommended another. Neither one integrated with the Alexa app.

Muy util el articulo y llego en el tiempo esperado. Lo use con mis adornos de Navidad. Gracias.