Wyze Plug, 2.4GHz WiFi Smart Plug, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, No Hub Required, Four-Pack, White

Both units went offline a couple of times. To reconnect, I had to add the devices again (no need to delete them, just added on top and the app will use the wifi password stored for the existing device). Other than that, it works as desired. Since I need this mostly to turn on/off a device and lights, it works even if it goes offline. But if I needed to start/stop something at a discretionary time, it may not be online when I need it.

I have this in the back of my studio building. My router is in the very front and I was so impressed that it connect and works. I had my outside lights plugged into these and now I walk out to the car only to realize ( after Ive already locked up) that I left the lights on, I can turn them off from my car!

This is my 3rd set of outlets and they work like they’re supposed to. If you’re looking for an inexpensive smart plug, these aren’t a bad choice. They can work with Home Assistant if you want to do a little extra leg work installing JoshuaMulliken’s integration.

I wouldnt consider myself a luddite, but I am not usually the first to adopt a new technology for the sake of simply having it. These plugs are *way* more convenient than I initially thought. I should specify, I did not utilize any of the Extra connectivity features to Alexa or anything, I just downloaded the app for ios, plugged them in, and was up-and-running very easily. While on vacation, I could set schedules for a bunch of different lights (including the outdoor christmas lights; plugged into one of these in the garage) and it worked great. I now have a couple things in my house that are hard to reach while plugged in, that I can now control from my phone while sitting on the couch... I see endless abuses for my new found power. :) The app does everything through your home wifi system, and is very quick to respond (on/off commands). Its super simple, and thus good for even the lesser technically incline. The only missing half star (if I could do half stars) is for the inexplicable scheduling of the vacation mode, which is like handing over your plug to a black box... it might be an amazing feature, but I couldnt figure out any of the parameters that cause it to engage/disengage. Thusly, I just used a timer schedule. Worked the same, and I could control it from numerous states away.

Took forever to install. Even with online chat help. I replaced my router and had to reinstall. It didnt work. Chatted for help and after lots of botched tries she told me to push the button on the side of the plug. What a waste of time.

Note: Im writing this review on the same day I installed the plugs so I have not experienced the long term effects of using the plugs. The plugs were easy to install and sync up with my Google Home Hub. You have to install the Wyze app to configure the plug...and by configure, the plug only needs to know how to connect to your local home wifi so that other devices (Google Home) can communicate with it. To install, you run the Wyze app, add device, plug in the plug, and wait a minute for the app to find the device. Note: There are 2 types of plugs on the app: the older version and new (2021) version. At first, I chose the older version, thinking that these were older plugs. Couldnt connect. But when I chose the newer version it connected in a snap. I named the plug Tea Kettle and my Google Home was able to find the device with ease. Plugs like these work fine for devices like my tea kettle and wax aroma device. These are simple devices with merely an on/off switch. Devices like a Mr. Coffee or Keurig may not work since you have to punch more buttons to make them work. I was not bothered by the noise level of the click when it turns on or off. Its audible, but not enough to annoy me. Its also satisfying to hear the click, knowing that the device is working. If the plugs continue to work great after a month, then Ill be buying more.

First off, I must say that I really, REALLY wanted to love Wyze and its products given that theyre a young, American start up company and sell their products at reasonable prices. Alas, theyre just not ready for prime time yet: -- I ordered 4 of these plugs and even though Im highly skilled in tech, it took hours of attempts, interactions with Wyze Wizards tech helpers and even after all of that, only two of the 4 plugs worked. -- Sadly, Wyzes tech help/customer service is extremely poor. Their Chat is not live, its all AI bot driven. If that cant help answer your question, you have a choice to either call or email. I gave up holding on the phone, the first time after 22 minutes and the second time after 37 minutes, and opted to email instead. It takes literally DAYS for the Wizards to email you back, only to discover that the Wizard either didnt read my question or didnt understand it, so I had to repeat it, going back and forth several times before getting a more qualified Wizard. All this for a product that literally takes 5 minutes to install when using other brands. Im very disappointed.

Some of these are connected to devices so I can have small space heaters turn on/off by a schedule.. and others just give me a way to restart a device that maybe 60 miles away. Also had one on my coffee pot, so it would automatically turn off if I forgot, by gps location in Alexa.. Good way to make non smart devices better on the electric bill, or give you some peace of mind that you may have forgot t whatever small appliances on.. I can always double check from the app if that silly coffee mark was left on or not.

I could not update firmware and once the device was listed on the Wyze app it didnt work. Even after adding to the google home app it didnt do anything. The device did show in the wyze app (without an ip address) and did show on google home but neither app would control anything. I did find the issue and it was my wifi security setup. Solution: Thought Id let you know that if you use access control on your router like I do that you have to add the device to the network first then restart the device before trying to pair. Problem: I allowed the device (2 of them) on my network when I got to the network signin step on the Wyze app add a device and it never added the ip address to the wyze app (so no firmware update) though the device did show on my network. Hopefully this will help anyone else who uses access control on their wifi router.

These things are great, as are most Wyze products, and priced right. A must have for holiday lighting. Set times for lights to come on and forget about them. If you need to turn them on or off manually, they can be controlled in the app.