BroadLink Smart Plug (NoAPP Version), Mini Wi-Fi Timer Smart Outlet Socket Works with Alexa/Google Home/IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control Anywhere

I have a Nest Mini. Plugged the big fan at the end of my bed into this little guy so that I could turn the fan on/off without getting out of bed. Setup was easy, instructions were easy to follow. Works perfectly.

Setup is not as easy as an Apple product, but not too far off. My second of these, I have one controlling a UV-C purification light in my HVAC system & one controlling a stand-alone de-humidifier unit. Neither of these items need to run 24/7 to get their jobs done, so I have timed operational schedules Routines set up in the Google Home App for each to turn on & off @ different times during the day & night, according to my needs. These enable me to reduce my power consumption & extend the working life of the equipment. Once set up on my WiFi network, these have never failed to turn ON or OFF at scheduled times and as far as I know, have had zero connectivity issues, or need to reset (nearly 1 year on one, several weeks on the other). Would definitely buy again & recommend!

It is a gift I also have one

Even with my smarty pants sons, they found it challenging to get set up.

I purchased this product to add to my connected devices in my house. When I received the plug, it came with instructions that were convoluted and it gave multiple instructions for multiple apps and not one app made the plug work. Not to mention the fact that it would not, after all the hours I spent attempting to connect it to the apps and then to Alexa, it never connected to anything that would make it work. Fortunately, I purchased it through Amazon so I had the opportunity to return it.

Extremely difficult for me to figure out set up. took three tries and numerous hours as I am not tech savvy. No instructions, and bad packaging labeling. Horrible experience. But once I got it it runs an item 2xs per day for a minute as hoped. (would like 30 second duration but only full minute programming)

Does NOT work. I have tried so so many times It isnt worth the headache.... app does not work and alexa app tells you tp install the app that does not work

What to say about this plug, first I would love to say it’s an affordable option for anyone that’s looking to bring a little bit more of ease and technology into their life. Second if you are a beginner trying to get in to the Amazon Alexa system this would be a great add on to buying with your Amazon “Alexa” echo or your fire tablet. And lastly The value for your money is there it’s easy, very friendly, simple and beautiful design

These worked ok for a while. I switched internet service providers from century link to xfinity. I got the new xfi router. These unfortunately don’t work with the xFi router because it combines all the band - 2.4GHz 5GHz etc. now they are useless.

I bought this three pack with a new echo dot. Echo was easy to install and set up. Pretty much did it itself. These smart plugs seemed easy but I wasted a whole day trying to set up following their included instructions and connecting via the broadlink network that appears in your WiFi when plug them in. Basically you go thru the steps telling the plug your 2.4 ghz network ssid to use and pw. Then you’re supposed to get a confirmation email from them and be good to go to set up in Alexa. FALSE. I tried a million times. Even turning off router access to 5 ghz. Googled for troubleshooting from other users and reviews. Watched many YT videos on it, even Broadlinks own official one. Finally called uncle and called Amazons “get expert help”. Not knocking her, the cs rep tried. Mainly making sure you’re using 2.4 ghz. Finally after 42 mins on phone she sends me link to send message to the seller directly. No kidding I worked in this from 8 am till like 4. Finally sent email to broad link. Woke up to a response next morning that asked if I tried downloading the broadlink app. What? Yes there was an app the broadlink WiFi link had me install and supposedly linked it to my Amazon acct which I’m not happy about. It’s called ihc. Seems fishy. I deleted it of course after it couldn’t connect to the plug. End of this long story. I downloaded the broadlink app and it recognized the plug and rest was easy. The plugs have been working for a day now so can’t comment on how reliable they are yet. I’m only using them to turn lights on and off for now so pretty basic. I’ll never buy from broadlink again and still may return these out of principle. Horrible of broadlink not to include proper instructions or admit their NoApp concept while great idea isn’t working apparently. Hope this saves someone else a lot of time!