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)

As I recall, this was somewhat easy to install, and link to Alexa. Generally, a good device. However, for various reasons it took me an hour to link the device to another WiFi address as it couldn’t detect my new networks. Completed after much troubleshooting. Next, I tried to update my Kasa account e-mail address as I had an ISP change. I was startled to discover that their instructions are to remove all devices from the prior account, and then start a new account! This is ridiculous! I should be able to update the e-mail address associated with this account versus going through this process yet again! I doubt I will ever buy this product again.

Attached my lights so Alexa can turn them on when asked to. Or you can program when you’d like to turn on what’s plugged in. I set it to turn on when my alarm wakes me up I’m the morning. Easy to figure out, I’m not the best with setting up electronics. And this was a breeze.

Ive used a lot of variations on Smart Plugs over the years. Some of them you have to set up to your Wi-Fi. Some you have to scan. But, these? These are the first plug and play devices Ive tried. Now, it probably helps that I already had an older KASA device in my home (a plug that was not as easy to set up), but what that does mean is I already had the App installed on my phone. But, as soon as I plugged one of these new plugs into the wall, Kasa already had it set up and Alexa instantly knew what it was. Im not a big review writer...but this plug and play ease of use inspired me to sit here at my computer and type this up. Well done.

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!!!

The Kasa smart plugs have all been very reliable and easy to set up. I bought them after throwing out(returning but seriously wanted to just chuck them) multiple Wemo minis. Not sure if its the particular mesh router I use(eero) but I just could not get the Wemos to work. Not with the Kasa smart plug. It easily set up on first try, and was rock solid throughout. I use them for my bedside lamp and set a schedule to have them turn on around bed time so I never go up to a dark room. They also worked like a champ for indoor christmas lights and random lighting when Im out of town. I havent gone all out with smart home products, but if you just want a couple here or there for lighting, this is such a great product, no fuss and rock solid reliable.

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.

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 have a bunch of different plugs and lights that are smart, and this one was one of the easier to connect. I still have to get the app for it but once I connected it to the plug it automatically connected to alexa. I think you have to store your wifi password for that to work, but I find the integration very simple. I am not a whiz at this stuff, I am 60 years old so not great with all this new stuff, but this to me was pretty easy. I also liked that they let you put a picture of whatever you are controlling into the app so you can look at the photo plus the text name. This was nice to identify....in case you have a bunch of outlets that might have similar names it just makes it a little easier. Thanks for reading my review Becky Brooks

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...

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.