HBN Smart Plug 15A, WiFi&Bluetooth Outlet Extender Dual Socket Plugs Works with Alexa, Google Home Assistant, Remote Control with Timer Function, No Hub Required, ETL Certified, 2.4G WiFi Only, 2-Pack
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Stanton Schmitt
> 3 dayUsed to control lighting
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Milk Flower-8
> 3 daySo far I like it. But I cant say too much about the original HBN app, because I deleted it and I am currently using the Smart Life app instead. The instruction leaflet that the socket came with can use a little updating. It was confusing and it took several tries to add the smart socket to the app. The app itself was not too confusing, but it still took several tries to connect the device. Then when I went to link the socket to my Alexa it gave me an error in the Alexa app. It said the app was not current. Well I was not able to update the HBN app, possibly because it is the most recent version. Alexa then also gave me an option to switch to the Smart Life app. At first I thought oh is this the updated version and since I already had the app for my other sockets I use, I just switched over and everything just automatically linked after I connected the app to socket. What a breeze. It turns out the Smart Life app is a totally different app all together and it seems to serve as a catch-all app for many of the different brand devices out there. In fact the other sockets that I was already using the app for were for a totally different brand.
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GrannyChecked
> 3 dayProduct is as expected. Downloaded HBN app, plugged in plug, held one of front buttons down to go into pairing mode, followed app instructions and presto it works. Moving into Alexa app very easy as well! Recommended for the ease of set up for sure!!
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Mally
> 3 dayI got really frustrated trying to set up these plugs. I intended to connect them to my Alexa, but the initial HBN app connection was so confusing that Im worried the Alexa set up will be just as painful. I was stuck on one of the first steps because it told me to turn the outlet on with the power button. Not sure why it says that because there is no power button!!! My husband had to step in and figured it out for me, and thank goodness for him. (Instead of a power button, you just hold down one of the front arrow buttons while its plugged in until it flashes blue. At that point, the app should detect the outlet and the setup is straightforward from there) Despite the headache, so far I really like these plugs. Believe it or not, but the painful setup wont deter me from buying more smart products made by HBN.
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Claudia C.
> 3 dayThese work great and are exactly what I needed however set up instructions are very very vague and scheduling instructions. don’t really exists. Still trying to figure out how to delete a schedule. Difficulties 8 had were found to be human error, would have been easier to clearly written instructions.
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Nicole S.
> 3 dayTook me a minute to figure out exactly how to set this up but once I figured it out and all its capabilities I ordered more. I recommend using the Smart Life App and use the Bluetooth option for adding the plugs as I had trouble with wifi picking them up until I first found them with Bluetooth.
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Raj
> 3 dayI bought the 2 outlet smartplug since I see mixed reviews. I tried pretty hard to get these to work on my fish tank and couple of other outlets. When I would turn off the fish tank pump I tripped all four sets of outlets that I bought and they would turn off momentarily and turn right back on like a power loss situation. This was the only reason way I bought these, but it defeated the purpose. I did talk to customer service and I switched from the hbn app as stated in the instructions to smartlife app. However, even with the switch of apps this still did not work. They did offer a replacement, but for me to ship back the old ones cost half the price of buying new ones. My loss is your lesson learned. Pick another brand if you plan on using both outlets on the plug.
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Guitarwizjam
> 3 dayBought two of these for half the price of the Amazon outlets, and they absolutely work great! Yeah you have to download the HBN app and make an account, but once you do, they are easy to pair up and name. Each outlet can be individually named, like Fan or Plant light for example. Once that is done, Alexa will see them and allow you to operate them by voice using the names you gave them. Great buy, seamless integration, highly recommend. Thanks HBN!
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AlanG
> 3 dayI was able to connect it ok. But when I turn a switch on there is no power to the outlets. Sending back. UPDATE on REPLACEMENT: I got the replacement and its working. As others have said the instructions are problematic. For example they dont explain that only one blue arrow lights up when establishing the network connection for the entire 2-up outlet.
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Garbage Collector
> 3 dayJust what i needed, working from home recently redid my home work desk. got a real desk and put 2 lamps on the corner. was getting cumbersome reaching over to turn them on and off. got this plug and now have it set on a daily timer to automatically turn on and off. setup was a little wonky as others have mentioned. opened the smartlife app which i use with other smart outlets to setup. found it tried to connect got an error, tried to refresh and nothing. But went back to the homepage and there it was and worked flawlessly. not sure if it was the app or the product but its all good now.