Kasa Smart Plug Mini, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa & Google Home, Wi-Fi Simple Setup, No Hub Required – A Certified for Humans Device (HS105)

I was able to set and use this switch without much trouble. The Android apps gives less trouble than Wemo and Google home integration works. I just wish these products were more standardized. Id prefer not to need a vendor-specific app.

I got two of these with Echo dots I bought as gifts. Gifted the dots, kept the plugs as the dot recipient wouldnt have used them anyway. Purchasing with the echo brought the price down to about $5 each which is fair. I think full price is too much. To use these you do have to install the Kasa App which at first I didnt like till I realized I can now operate the lights from my phone and can also create groups of devices which can be operated all at once from the phone. I used one plug to operate two lamps in one room and the other plug for a lamp in another room. Using the phone or Alexa I can turn them on and off. Using the phone only I grouped them and can turn all off and on at once if needed. I wouldnt bother with fixtures that are readily accessible but these are great for out of the way fixtures or lights in more distant rooms. Its nice to walk in and just say turn on the lights. My girlfriend likes that she does not have to walk into a dark house.

We use this on a lamp, that enables us 3 ways to turn it on: 1) while we was away, I used the app to turn on the lamp, 2) before we leave the house, we tell Alexa we are leaving the house, and based on your geographical location, she will turn on the lamp at dusk, and 3) while u r home, tell Alexa to turn on the lamp, and tell her when u want it turned off, and she will turn it on when requested, and turn it off when requested. So far, no problems. Luv it!

I’ve owned a lot of smart plugs over the years, and I think I can safely say this is the easiest to set up (took...maybe 2 mins...maybe less?) and has so far proven to be the most reliable. It also has a very nice small footprint. Why on earth anybody still uses Wemo smart plugs (bulky, unreliable, often decide they don’t want to be controlled by Alexa anymore - “unresponsive”, and take a really long time...and a prayer... to set them up), is anyone’s guess. But I have finally given up on them, and will probably use this brand from now on.

I cringe every time I have to deal with anything related to technology, and for good reason. Normally “easily installed “ relates to hours of frustration and a return of the item. If you want to be able to control lights, TV, heater, etc., get this plug. It installed in minutes and it works seamlessly with my Alexa. This is my third mini plug and I’ll continue purchasing them for all my Alexa remote uses. Thank you Kasa, I’m a very satisfied customer.

These timers are great for customizing your on-off lighting needs during the day and they are far simpler and less costly than the Philips Hue system we have in part of our house. With these timers, there is no hub needed and you can program them in many configurations. Of course, they work well with Alexa. I would definitely buy more of these when needed.

I had some issues setting this up. I got it as a bundle with a dot. I thought it would come preloaded to work with alexia, like the last bundle, but it wasnt. The tip was to download the tp app. It was easy from there. The only reason I give it 4 stars is the setup. Otherwise it works great.

They work well. I have them on just about every plugged in light and always use one on the Christmas tree and the outdoor version for lights. It is so much easier to ask alexa to turn on the tree than to crawl under and plug it in. The timer function great for not only turning the lights on an off but also a good way to turn lights off late at night if someone forgets to turn them off. The sunrise and sunset options come in very handy and these have replaced all my mechanical timers. The wifi setup is the only downfall. It isnt too complicated but not straight forward either. I had to set a couple of these up for a coworker who was ready to give up and return them. If you happen to change your wifi password the update process is more difficult than it has to be.

I purchased 3 of these and I like that its easy install and integration. 1 of the 3 wasnt working but I figured this out because the others worked (so perhaps by at least an extra one and take advantage of amazon 30 day return). Though its mini, May not be as mini depending on where you need to place it. It hampers the blinds thats close to the socket from closing properly (blinds are about 1.5/2 inches in front of socket). I have not integrated with Alexa.

Perfect!