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)

There is zigbee and zwave, and you can buy plugs with this technology. But I find their mesh networks collapse, probably due to range. This device is wifi based. It does not have a range issue and because it is plugged in it doesnt have a power issue. What I really like about this device... my alexa discovered it without using the kasa app. Its like a zigbee device that you dont need to sign up for another service to use (and pay later... wink wink) but it has the range of wifi win win I only have one caveat for the reader. I got this black Friday as a package with an alexa show. So maybe they did something to pair it to my account first I also have a kasa wall switch... no such joy, Ill need to sign up to get the wall switch to work. Come on Kasa! Your mileage may vary

Weve set it up as then intermediary connection for the hot water pump that sends the hot water to the far reaches of our house (MBR). Its been a Godsend for that purpose. On a couple of occasions weve had wifi connectivity issues, but thats been rare. I havent used the timer function, but I may buy a couple more of these to use for lamps, etc. for when we travel. Good product though so far.

Perfect!

Easy to setup. Only caveat is we have to have a common account for two of us to control the outlet. Unless I’m missing something on how to share this device with others in the household. Replaced a difficult to use manual timer. If this continues to be solid, I will order more.

I like automation. Have one on a desk light, used daily. Has a plug-in slide dimmer on a wire between it and the lamp, so it turns on on a command, and dims from a wire. Have one on my motorcycle trickle charger. I can just turn it on timer for an hour or two to top off the battery, if I feel the bike has not had enough use. I have not scheduled, but would imagine that works well, also. Used it on the Christmas tree, too. Alexa, turn on plug Tree worked great! (Go Brooklyn!) The enclosure could be a little less real-estate hungry...

This smart plug is a great way to enhance your home without complicated or expensive installation of switches or a hub. It uses the kasa app (downloadable to your phone) and can respond to google (and alexa, but I have not tested her) to actuate your outlets. We used it for our Christmas tree since the outlet was buried behind gifts and decorations. The set-up was easy and they seem to work well. You can also program them to turn an outlet on and off at scheduled times.

This is an excellent product that enabled us to install rope lighting throughout the pool patio. I was able to integrate with my network and Homebridge and can now use with Siri. The app that comes with the product is also very good, enabling schedules for each day to turn on and turn off as needed. Very small and fits in the receptacle, even with an outdoor cover around it.

These plugs are easy to install initially but if you ever have to unplug them and reinstall, it becomes a bit more complicated. Alexa doesnt really like these. She refers to them as an outside application. LOL!!!

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.

Used to control fans. A pain to install compared to Alexa. Trying to forget it, but If I remember right, you need a cellphone to set up a Kasa acct (Ill never need that again, had to borrow the wifes phone just for the install), and then go into Alexas acct to let her know about the new device (easy and quick). A few minutes to install? No, not always. Took me much, much longer, maybe an hour because Im cellphone illiterate. Once working, Alexa handles the switch with no issues, or it can also be easily turned off/on on the wall. A good substitute for a device without builtin remote control. I love our Alexa, her friends not so much. Without Alexa I would not have purchased this switch.