Smart Plug WiFi Outlet Work with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Google Home, Refoss Smart Socket with Timer Function, Remote Control, No Hub Required, 15A, 2 Pack

Fantastic smart plugs. I have owned several different brands of smart plugs and they always have the same problem of disconnecting every few months requiring a complete reset and reconfigure to get them working again. NOT these plugs though they were plugged in and setup in maybe 2 minutes and have not had an issue in three months so far. AND they were nearly half the price of the other plugs I have tried. I set them up with HomeKit first and then with Alexa. Both setups were quick and easy no problems.

Your device is much easier to use than the iDevices. The iDevices will not stay connected to their app. Yours stays connected to the app and is easy to set and change times. The sunrise/sunset selection works great. The only thing I would add would be able to see wattage usage.

Full Disclosure: I received this product at no charge. However, there were no strings attached and this is my honest opinion. The items were a little larger than I expected. However, they are far more compact than the full size plugs I previously purchased. As you can see in one of the pictures I posted, it doesn’t block the other plug when plugged into a normal two outlet wall plate. Using it on a power strip or surge protector is a different story. Because of the layout of most of these items, the plug can block 1 or 2 adjacent outlets because of the orientation. I’ve seen items where the prong assembly can be rotated up to 90 degrees to resolve this problem depending on the geometry of what it’s being plugged into and I think having that feature would be a big differentiator for this product. Setup was easy. It does require HomeKit to do the setup but you don’t have to use HomeKit to control it. Once I connected it, it appeared in Alexa, Google Home and the Meross app. I never even used the eHomeLife app that is recommended because I was already using the Meross app and didn’t want yet another app for IoT devices. Thankfully, when I installed the devices from the Meross app, they showed an update available and updated with no issues. From what I understand, Meross and Refoss are “sister” companies. At some point I may try the eHomeLife app to see if it offers anything significant that the Meross app doesn’t. But other than updating the firmware of the devices, I really don’t use it for anything related to plugs and switches. All of that I do via Alexa. Based on my experience with Meross and Refoss devices, I have no problem recommending them for home automation. Sure, there are things that could be improved (and I REALLY wish the wall switches were offered in black as well as white) but they appear to be solidly built and are very affordable.

My wifi router and cable modem periodically get stuck and the only solution seems to be to recycle the power. I bought this smart plug to power down and up on a schedule every few days. What makes it work is the plug has a scheduling function that works without the network having to be there so I could use it. Works great! Now my internet is always up even when Im away. Since then Ive used it to turn on the coffee pot in the morning and turn on/off lights throughout the house. I highly recommend it.

Also requires it’s own app if not using Apple HomeKit. Btw, apple doesn’t use iPad as Hub anymore

Added them recently for Christmas decor lights and loved the ease of install/setup. Was able to create a “Christmas Scene” in Home and schedule it with automation. Will likely buy more.

Very easy to install, 1. Make sure you on 2.4ghz wifi. 2. Open app 3. Scan QR code 4. Name the device Done, I already have the app link to my google home. Ready to use with voice com and right after, also these size are not too big where both will fit on one outlet, see photo. These thing make life so easy, you can also added it to routine for google home for your existing automation, or crest new one.

It requires 2.4 Ghz wifi. As my router is setup on 5Hhz, I would have to switch to 2.4 Gz to communicate with the outlets. Pass. I should have returned these but missed return date.

The product works, but it’s kinda annoying how it works. You have to download the app for it, and it had me download Apple home. It works with Siri which is great. The really annoying part is you have to be on the same Wi-Fi as the plug. So you can’t be out and need to turn it off. You have to be near the plug to work the app. Also the timer function is odd. You have to set a schedule with how long and what days. It’s not an easy here turn on and run 5 mins. But it does work, once timer schedule set up it works.

Oh wait, that’s the jingle for a different product, but the same idea applies. You plug them in, scan with your phone and you have yourself some active outlets for your smart house, wahoo.