Geeni Surge 6-Outlet Smart Extension Cord, Surge Protector and Cord Extender, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Requires 2.4 GHz WiFi, 3 Feet

Setup was a breeze, create a Geeni account, add the device to it. I also connected to alexa. I was looking for something to shut off my monitors and computers overnight to save energy as the rates here are skyrocketing. Problem is, I would be sitting at my desk, sometimes on a zoom meeting and the smart plug would decide to power off and then on. Not good as it takes a minute or 2 for everything to come back up again. Double checked there were no schedules run to cause this. Checked for new firmware. This happened at different times too of the day too. After the 4th time it happened while I was presenting remotely, I returned it.

I have had this for quite some time now. When it works it is easy to use and works great. I have this installed to control the lighting on my aquarium. Every few months it decides it does not need my schedule. The lights turn on in the morning one day and never shut off. I delete the schedule and install a new one and still will not follow it. I can turn the lights on and off from the app. So it is not a case where the wifi isnt working. Factory reset time. Well this is annoying, but should be easy, right? No. I tell it factory reset, all lights shut off. I lay on the floor and hold the button down and it blinks quickly, I tell the app to search. At exactly 6% or 10% depending on the mood the light stops blinking. The app sits there going up 1% at a time slowly and painfully while I sit there looking at it like a moron because I know that if it doesnt pick it up by 10% it is not going to. Why does a device that can perform millions of calculations per second need 2 minutes to determine that this thing is not there when I can tell just by looking at the light shutting off on the power strip that 5 seconds in it is not connecting. I have several smart devices and they either instantly connect or dont at all. The 2 minutes % timer is such a waste of time and adder of stress and frustration when you know it has failed.

SETUP: My experience is from using 4 of these over the past 3 years. Set up is a bit tedious due to the need to be very close to wifi and BlueTooth for iPhone set up. Another issue is in setting up there is no feedback that it is searching for wifi / Bluetooth (would be great if showed a processing set). ONCE SET UP: My experience is it is great! iPhone UI is great! Unfortunately, the chipsets (Bluetooth/ Wifi) stop working after a couple of years (not sure why/). I only have needed 2 but had to replace them over time during the 3 use. If you expect to work reliably like a typical power strip with a smart capability IT IS NOT...

Works great, the only issue I have is the schedule doesn’t always turn the switches on or off. It’s likely user error but since I can’t figure it out it’s a minor issue. But all and all the produce is great and I love how you can control each plug individually.

Alexa doesnt recognize this device half the time, i.e, the slot I named 5 gallon tank and says its not responding, but when I go through the app Im able to control the outlets just fine. This was easy to install and works with the Smart Life app... just not Alexa. So much for voice controlling water changes on my nano tank, and glad I have a waterproof case on my iphone to control via the app!

It worked great for the time it worked. Ive had for a few months now and now both of them stopped functioning correctly. My timers were off. Theyll turn on and off at random times whenever it feels like it. Although I could still go in the app and turn things on or off manually. It was getting really annoying that it didnt function correctlt anymore. So I tried resetting it and reconnecting it. Could t find it and connect it anymore. So now it just works like a normal basic power strip. And its not just one. Its all of the ones Ive got. They all started not workiny randomly. Not all at once. So Im giving it a three star cause they worked great when they did. But now theyre just basic power strips.

Works great sometimes and not so great other times. I use Alexa with this plug and sometimes it turns the stuff on when I tell it to, other times I have to repeat myself several times to get results. But worth the money, do have 4 different items connected to it.

So I finally get the wifi connected after having to reconfigure my router because their app cant find my 2.4Ghz. Now the timer doesnt work for the outlet. Seems pretty self explanatory, really dont have a choice as there are no instructions. I have two outlets set to turn on an off at certain times, but they dont turn off. Their website doesnt even show this model, so no help there. Im stuck trying to track down support and hope I can understand through the accent. Just might end up sending it back if this isnt resolved tomorrow. Almost 30 years in IT support. Its not me.

Works great. Just what I was looking for. I have my lights and pumps for a saltwater aquarium automated using this strip and it works great. Easy integration with Alexa was a game changer from having to use the Geeni app outside of the scheduled on/off functions. Only issue I’ve had is not directly linked to the product, but more so Amazon was that the first smart strip delivered looked used. But Amazon customer service took care of it for me. No foul on the actual product for that though.

Amazing, easy instructions. Easy setup. Works great, the ONLY complaint I have is petty and Ill even buy more of these when I need more. Just doesnt have the little holes on the back to hang it on a wall like every other surge protector. If theyre going to make that upgrade, it would be perfect