iHome Flow Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring and Timer Function, Wireless Wi-Fi Outlet Socket with On/Off Button, No Hub Required, Compatible with Alexa, Echo, and Google Home, 2-Pack

I got this to control my outdoor patio lights, and I initially had difficulty setting it up. Frustrated, I gave up and brought it inside. About a week later I thought Id try it again, this time for an indoor light. This time it set up extremely easily. Upon hindsight, I believe the outdoor outlet was too far away from my router, because it was so easy the last time. So as long as youre close to your router, this device is awesome! I would also like to point out (as I was initially wondering), you do NOT need to have Alexa, Echo, or Google Home to use this device. All you need is wi-fi.

So nice to turn things on and off remotely (using my phone). Easy to install/configure. Great product.

I havent added Alexa yet, but expect no problem. It reads out the consumption on a daily basis, so for example, my fairly large, mini-fridge typically uses .74kw. Nice. One thing that would be nice is ability to access that data when the device is not plugged in.

Ive had a really great experience using these plugs. Really easy to set once you download the app, and they integrate really well with Alexa (which Ive used to turn them on since the integration). I absolutely recommend them!

Love the product. Great for outdoor Christmas lights. Bought some for our son

This product will not work unless you are nearby the plugs. But if you are away from home which is whats important. No dice. Useless!

Using to automate my Christmas trees… love it!

The device was easy to install and operate.

good amperage, energy monitoring, solid quality!

About a year later, I am updating my review from 3 to 4 stars. I did originally purchase these with the expectation that they would work with my iHome app and they didnt, which disappointed me. However, I did keep these plugs and they have been working great. I even purchased two more recently to have more available smart plugs in the house. I love that I can set schedules for the plug to turn on and off and turn the plug on and off with my phone app. The entire reason I chose these is because I already have an iHome plug & the iHome app and I didnt want to have to download another app. These plugs are not compatible with the iHome app. You will be forced to download another random app to use them. However, separate from the app frustration, the plugs have been working just fine.