Control patio lights

I highly recommend this if you’re looking for an outdoor smart plug. I put off fooling with it for over a week because I thought it would be a headache to get it setup. Nope. Had it connected to my Smart Life app and plugged up outside in under 5 minutes. There’s a plug-in streetlight I use in my front yard to pull into my driveway at night, otherwise I can’t see. This wi-fi plug allows me to turn it on and off from anywhere without plugging and unplugging. It’s located at least 20 feet from where my modem is located inside my house and I have no problem with my connection. I can’t say if it would pick up a wifi connection any further out, but if it didn’t, that would really be more an issue with your router’s signal strength than this product. In that case, I’d recommend getting a stronger router or a signal booster. Luckily, I didn’t have any issues. It’s also nice to know that the other switch is controlled separately. It’s PERFECT for holiday lights. Again, I HIGHLY recommend this little thing. I can’t compare it to any other brands because this is my first one. All I can tell you is that this one in particular does its job well and is easy as pie to set up. If it proves not to be outdoor friendly or I begin to have connectivity problems, I’ll come back to let you know. For right now, it gets 10 stars. A+

You have to download a separate genie app =- and it is not compatible with homekit either

Turns out it is compatible with our Alexa echo dot too!

What can I say... It works with no problems..

I had to update the capacity of an outdoor outlet in a backyard planter to add more capacity. It previously operated a landscape lighting transformer and a waterfall style fountain that was operated with a manual switch. I was adding some sport court lighting and needed an additional outlet. I picked up this product and it not only provided the additional capacity, but I was able to tie in the sport court lighting with other previously existing lights that I was able to control with Alexa, plus I was able to add smart control of the fountain, which is a nice upgrade. Setup was easy, very standard for this type of product. So far, it is working as expected and holding up in the outdoor elements.

Works great for my sprinkler pump and outdoor lighting. Download the app and your good.

I will eat the second one and not order any more.

QUICK SUMMARY: I like this smart outlet. Its solving a problem for the upcoming holidays where I want to light up my backyard patio. WHAT I LIKE: - Works with Alexa. Its easy to add a new skill and then say, Alexa, turn on (or off) the patio lights - Once connected, it seems to stay connected - Easy to install WHAT COULD BE BETTER: - Although the packaging says its suitable for outdoor use, the owners manual contradicts that and says its for indoor use only (Im using it outdoors) - Since its for outdoor use, it would be nice if it had a GFCI protection built-in - Its not Underwriter Labs-listed - It doesnt identify which outlet is Socket 1 and which is Socket 2 (when holding the smart outlet upright, Socket 1 is the left one, Socket 2 is the right one) - I had problems connecting this to my WiFi. The automatic method didnt work, and the instructions for manually adding it werent right. I bumbled my way through and found a way to connect it, though. - It uses LED light blinking frequency to distinguish between manual connection mode and automatic connection mode. You have to read the fine print to learn what fast blinking means. Would be better to just use a different LED light color to indicate the different modes. CONCLUSION: Once setup, I like the smart outlet. I wish it were UL-listed. I wish it were easier to connect to my homes WiFi. But now that its installed and connected to Alexa, I like it.

Was easy to set up and it does work! So for that 4 stars... nice to set routines so you dont have to think about it for holiday lights. Nice thick cord... could be a tag longer so it wasnt dangling off the wall and could lay on the ground but not a big deal. Only complaint is that it seems flaky on the wifi...sometimes takes multiple tries or even unplugging it to connect and change something. I imagine this is just a reality of being outside. But something to consider if you think you might have a weak signal where you want it.