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’m always a little hesitant when it comes to brands that I’m unfamiliar with, but I decided to give these a try. To be honest, I have zero complaints. They integrate easily with my already established smart home, they’re a breeze to set up, and, because they work with Alexa, I’m able to add them to routines that I’ve already created. Plus, at a much lower price point than the Amazon brand ones, you can’t beat it.

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.

If you are buying this to work with Alexa, you should know That you are going to have to setup a second account with Kasa that then enables you to connect it to Alexa. It also uses an old school method of requiring you to use your cell phone to use WIFI to directly connect to the device during configuration to set it up to talk with your hone WiFi network. I’m an IT guy so while this stuff comes easily to me, the setup failed several times until I restarted the device. The setup process is painfully slow compared to the Alexa devices. You might want to buy the Amazon smart plug instead. This purchase was a promo one or I would likely have purchased the Alexa plug to avoid multiple online accounts.

Ive used these switches all over my home for the lights I have the plug directly into the wall. Being able to tell Alexa to turn those lights on is lovely, especially when you are lazy after a hard day haha. I have used these switches around my home for over a year now, and have not had a problem with any of them. They are easy to setup, and simply forget about. Which I absolutely love. The Kasa app allows you to control what ever is connected to this switch from anywhere you have an internet connection. The app is intuitive and simple. Personally I think these are the best Alexa outlets on the market.

So far this is the absolute best smart plug that weve used! The setup is insanely easy and it works perfectly with Google Home. I cannot attest to Alexa integration because we dont have her in our home. But I highly recommend these plugs. In fact, not only do I use only these Kasa smart plugs but I also use Kasa smart lightbulbs. They too are the best Ive used and I have tried several manufacturers! I know I sound like a walking billboard but thats because I really love Kasas products. I did not get paid in any way to say these things - their products are just that good!

Easy to use. After downloading the Kasa app and setting up the plug on my wifi, it set itself up on Alexa. Plugged my bedroom lamp in and now I can turn it on/off from the phone app or via voice w/my Alexa dot. Honestly only purchased because Amazon offered this device for 99cents. Really good value. Unsure if Id spend the almost $20 listed as normal price for 1 smart plug. I only have Alexa devices in my bedroom. Personally I dont find it that difficult to manually turn the lamp on and off. This was honestly the only item in my room that I can use the plug with. Biggest benefit is I dont have to get out of bed at night to turn off the light.