Kasa Smart Plug by TP-Link, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa, Echo, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control, 15 Amp, UL Certified, 1-Pack(HS103) , WHITE

This is a decent smart plug considering the price. It works, and it will connect w/Alexa. The side button for manual operation works better than a front button for applications where it might be behind a dresser, appliance, etc. The downsides, and the reasons I consider it an average product are: - Requires an app to configure. Really, the last thing I want is another app on my phone, especially to control smart devices in my house when my goal is to consolidate in Alexa or Smartthings. None of my other smart plugs require a third-party app to connect, they are simply discoverable. - Significant lag w/Alexa. I have this plug controlling an LED light strip under my kitchen cabinets and its grouped with my other kitchen lights. While every other light comes on immediately, there is always a lag of several seconds before this plug responds. More of an irritation. - Tends to start falling out of the outlet if you have something bulky plugged into it, perhaps with a transformer integrated in the plug vs an everyday plug (like for a lamp). I think this is because of its primarily horizontal orientation vs a vertical orientation like other smart plugs I have. It hasnt fallen out altogether yet, but whenever I look at it I wind up pushing it fully back in to the socket.

This smart plug fulfills it purpose wonderfully. I just wish it could do more (e.g. like its big brother, the Kasa 6 plug power strip, which tracks the electrical usage of each plug). Originally purchased to turn on and off a difficult to access lamp, it lost its purpose after I received just one Philip smart bulb. Well, actually, after the first smart bulb, I realized every lamp and light fixture needed a smart dimmable bulb. While I have, yet, to convert 100% of the fixtures, all lamps are now using Philip smart dimmable bulbs. The bulbs are so much better than an on/off switch. I have yet to find the plug another purpose. The power strip is tracking the electrical usage of my big computer, 3 monitors, and external devices (e.g. drives, video capture, hubs, etc). This plug, unlike the strip, can only turn on and off. Our goal with these smart devices is to track and / or reduce our electric usage. Beside the lights and computer, there really isnt anything we own needing remote on / off capability. It isnt the plugs fault, its just got limits. If you need a smart plug, this one or the Amazon smart plug are the ones you should consider. Of course, you should consider getting a plug able to track your electrical needs There is always its brother the strip. 5 stars, after all my lack of finding it a new job isnt its fault.

This is my first smart plug from this particular manufacturer. Two issues - 1: you need to be on 2.4Ghz and not 5Ghz. Found that information online, but not in the app. 2: While setting up the plug in the app, it said I needed to be connected to MY Wi-Fi, which I was. Actually, at that point, I needed to connect to the plugs Wi-Fi signal. That part wasted a ticket to their help desk. Speaking of which, I give a big two thumbs up to their help desk. They responded quickly and gave me a link to instructions that explained it much better than what was in the app. Except for that one little setup glitch, it seems to work well, and I quickly linked to Alexa and tested it several times. I think it will work well for my application.

Set up was a bit of a problem, there is only a small direction on the side of the box. I couldnt get the united to sync only to find I was in the wrong settings after looking at a youtube video. Once set they work great and connected with Alexa no problem.

Been using for several months now with Alexa and have had no problems and it works well for any device I plug into in to control on and off through Alexa.

Ive purchased 5 of these plugs now and have them placed all over my house. They are very easy to setup with the Kasa app, which walks you through the quick process very clearly. Ive had them for a couple of months now and have had no issues with them, even after a couple of power outages and a new router/wi-fi network (you will have to reconfigure the plugs if you change your network). Ive also purchased their two-outlet plug. One thing I wish TP-Link had is a single-outlet plug that runs sideways when plugged in. When connecting a wire to the plug, it sticks out further from the wall, which can sometimes be an issue if youre trying to put the plug in a tight space, like behind furniture. A sideways option (similar to their two-outlet plug design) would be great.

I have been using the smart switch to control the light in my entertainment room for over a year now. It is working great. No complain.

This is an amazing device. My lights are now programmed to come on and go off at a certain time. The integration with my WiFi was seamless and the Kasa App was a breeze to setup.

I connected it to my wifi router I wanted so I could power the router off and on I was able to power the router off with the phone but it would not power the router back on with my phone. I returned back to Amazon.

Love you can use your voice to tell Alexa to turn on and off the light. There are times when you have to ask Alexa more than once to turn on or off.