BN-LINK WiFi Heavy Duty Smart Plug Outlet, No Hub Required with Timer Function, White, Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, 2.4 Ghz Network Only (2 Pack)

My ATT u-verse router has both 5 and 2.4 GHz channels. Normal operation is to name them the same to allow auto switching between channels. This seems to cause a problem that is not really explained in the instructions. Why should the freq that the phone is connected with affect anything? Its the same IP network. There must be more to it... The Smart Life app suggested that I reconfigure my router to turn off auto switching by naming the 2 freqs with different names. I didnt want to do that. Turns out, I didnt have to. Use the AP mode method instead of the EZ mode method and it works right away. (you have push the device button for 10 sec to get the quick flashing light, then press again for 5 sec to get the slow flashing light.) I also got this to work in EZ mode by moving farther away from the router with my phone to a place that was out of range for the 5 GHz signal, but still connected with 2.4 GHz. That was more of a pain. See p12 of manual. Dont forget that you need a reasonable WiFi signal where the plug will be used. My house isnt nearly covered by the main ATT router. Complaint: page 7 of manual is not at all clear. There should be a link to online setup instructions. The product insert is too crowded. Be aware that after a power failure the switch always reverts to the OFF state. So this is not suitable for a refrigerator or freezer. I think there should be a firmware option setting to allow other possibilities

These are great plugs that work with the Smart Life app. I bought a set last year and couldnt be happier. I got 2 more sets but it appears they removed the energy monitoring capabilities. As long as you dont care for that, these are great plugs. Unfortunately for me, its a big deal so these will be going back to Amazon.

East to set up and makes turning on our kitchen light a breeze. Works very well with Alexa.

Every year I have to coordinate the timing on several different holiday interior displays. These smart plugs make that a simple matter. Heres the steps I had to take: 1) Download BN-LINK Smart app on my phone. 2) Create an account. 3) Add plug - it was detected easily with BLE and then connected to my WiFi network. 4) Open Alexa app on phone and it detected the plug and added the correct skill to allow voice control. 5) Add plug to Holiday Lights group and set up a routine to turn that group on and off at scheduled times. I was really worried about steps 4 and 5 because personal experience has shown that the Alexa integration is not always easy. However, things have progressed to the point where the BN-LINK Smart app and Alexa walk you through everything to quickly get these smart plugs up and running. Now we have everything turn on and off based on a schedule while still allowing for customized voice control - the best of both worlds. I cant think of any reason to not recommend these plugs. If you dont have Alexa theres no problem because the BN-LINK Smart app allows you to set up a schedule for each plug right in the app. Two thumbs up for how easy this whole thing was.

These were tricky to connect to my WiFi at first. My signal is spotty in some places throughout my house, so I can’t say whether that was a fault of the product or my WiFi. Once connected, however, they have worked flawlessly, and I would highly recommend!

Have no dis likes at the moment. I like this camera because of the quality of clips, the pan tilt, the two way audio and easy setup. I am definitely going to buy a coupling more cameras and the door bell too.

I have an Ikea plant cabinet with lights, fans, humidifier and another shelf of plants with plant lights. Sometimes I forget to turn them off plus the switches to turn them off were not in convenient locations. So installing these smart plugs into the wall outlet and then connecting the appliances to these plugs make it easy to turn them off and off via app. The app itself is easy to use. So I programed the app to turn on the lights at 8am and turn them off at 8pm. No more turning off the lights one by one.

The plugs work great…exactly as described. You probably can’t use it behind a piece of furniture because of the plug location, in the front of it. A side location would be better. . I brought this for a light on a serving piece. Once I plugged the lamp in, the server was too far from the wall, so I couldn’t use it in the intention I wanted to. All of that is my fault, as the dimensions are provided & it’s quite clear in the pic, that you plug it into the front of it. I just thought I’d share my experience, for others considering using it in the same capacity.

Im really impressed with it. Its a great choice for anyone who needs a reliable smart plug that can handle heavy-duty tasks. Firstly, this smart plug can handle large power loads. I was a bit worried about overloading, but this plug handled my 1800W espresso coffee machine with ease. Its definitely reassuring to know that I dont have to worry about causing any electrical problems. Secondly, the timer function is fantastic. Once I set it up, it continued to work even if my Wi-Fi connection broke. This means that I can rely on the timer to turn my devices on and off at specific times, even if Im not home or if theres a problem with my internet connection. Overall, I highly recommend this. Its really convenient to be able to control my devices from my phone and the ability to handle large power loads makes it stand out from other smart plugs on the market. Give it a try and see how it can make your life easier!

I’ve been looking for the right timer for my reptiles and this was the best and easiest purchase I’ve made