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)

The product works but is probably a little bigger than it really needs to be and makes a rather audible click when changing from on to off. Greatest complaint is probably the software which for most will probably be a set and forget if your connecting it to a hub. The software looks nice but experiences tons of extremely frustrating bugs. I have 3 and 1 set up perfectly with no issues took like 30 seconds the next two though... they each took 5 to 10 minutes of just closing the app and running through the entire process again until it just magically worked.

Works great when it works. I especially like the ability to coordinate the on time with sunset. Only problem is that it occasionally gets hung up and has to be reset.

I’m writing a review so others are aware that the Kasa app only allows 3 smart functions for all plugs. Not 3 per plug, 3 for all. This is such a flaw I can’t believe they released the product like this. Completely terrible. For example - I was using 2 plugs, one for exterior Christmas lights and one for my inside Christmas tree. I wanted 2 actions per plug - turn on at sunset and turn off at sunrise. Total of 4 actions. Due to Kasa limitations I could only have 3 smart actions toggled on at the same time. Completely inadequate. In this age of the smart home the actions should be unlimited. Luckily I just ran the 4 routines through Alexa as a work around. If not for this my review would be 4 stars. Cannot give 5 bc the product is so bulky. Also bc Amazon sent me one plug that had already been configured elsewhere (I assume it was a return). I had to run the reset on the Kasa app 4 times before it worked and allowed me to connect the plug to my network (about 15 minutes of wasted time). I also don’t care for the blue light that stays constant. What is its purpose? If I want to sit in a dark room, for example in bed about to go to sleep and am using the plug to power a fan, I don’t want a blue light in my face.

Let me tell you... this device; amongst other similar devices comes in handy! When I leave out of the state I can still control the settings and pretend as if I or another family member are still at home. So funny story... my daughter was on restriction and sometimes she likes to sneak and watch TV while I am not home. What did I do? I turned that light on with my phone and watched her (hidden cam in livingroom) get startled, jump up and turn that TV off and shoot straight to her room to get in bed. Lol.

Though I use the Kasa smart bulbs in most areas of my home, I bought this plug to use for string lights (no on/off switch) that are on top of my upper cabinets in the kitchen. The plug for the lights is in a cabinet above the microwave, and was a pain to turn them on and off. Installed the smart plug on that outlet and now only have to ask Alexa to turn them on and off, and no longer have to get the step stool out and move things around to access the outlet in the back of the cabinet to plug them in/out. Smart anything is a great convenience in our homes, but in hard to reach areas these make so much sense. And set up is a breeze!

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 are my favorite smart plugs!!! Super easy to set up and they just work. You do need to get the Kasa app (which is also great) but after that connecting to Alexa or Google Home is a piece of cake. The Kasa app is great for setting up routines or grouping devices. I’ve only used with lighting but everyone in our home loves them.

I was a little bummed by the complexity of the setup. Definitely not doable for someone just getting an Alexa (which what it was bundled with). At first, I had some trouble with the distance to the router and having to download another app ) the Kasa app) to setup. However, once up and running it works flawless. You can either speak to Alexa and have the outlet go on/off or control it via the app. The nice part with the app is it boots right to the screen that allows you to turn the outlet on or off. So, there is no digging through screen to turn on a light, etc.

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.

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.