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

I am a Home Automation enthusiast and I own a number of accessories that work with Apple HomeKit. I purchased this smart plug for a few reasons: (1) Small footprint (2) Price (3) HomeKit support Packaging: Both the plugs come packaged snugly in a small box. Installation: Installation was a breeze, I simply plugged the smart plug in the outlet and added the accessory by scanning the HomeKit code. I believe the plug can also be setup via the eHomeLife app but I did not try that. Usage: I am using it to control a table lamp and so far there haven’t been any issues with connectivity or losing the WiFi signal. Rating: I will give the device five stars for now, I plan to revisit and update the review in a few months.

I appreciate the ease of use for setup but I am experiencing some difficulty keeping in connected to my apple home.

So far so good with these Refoss smart-plugs. Their size is about the same as some other brands of smart-plugs that I own. Already using a Meross outdoor smart-plug, I logged into the eHomeLife Android app with the same credentials that I use for the Meross app. Having already connected to my separate network for IoT devices, I set up the plugs very easily with the eHomeLife app. As a bonus, they automatically showed up as devices in my Alexa app, which I was not expecting. I guess this happened because I already had the Meross skill enabled for Alexa. Speaking of Alexa skills, I tried to enable like eHomeLife skill like I thought I should. However, when trying to link the accounts I kept receiving a “No such user” error when trying to log in with the same credentials I used for the eHomeLife app itself. After quite a bit of time experimenting and trying, I just gave up because the plugs were already integrated fine with the Meross skill. Maybe this is part of the issue, but I am not sure. I tested turning the plugs on/off using both my Echo and the button on the plugs themselves, and they worked perfectly. I’m looking forward to using these for my indoor Christmas decorations so that I can retire the non-smart, remote control plugs that I was using for the decorations. Even though the eHomeLife Alexa skill gave me trouble I still recommend these smart-plugs. EDIT (07/31/2020): I contacted support about my problems with the eHomeLife Alexa skill, and here is what they said: After I checked your account, I found it was registered via Meross app, therefore when you try to link your account to Alexa or Google Home, you need to use Meross instead of eHomelife interface, otherwise your will get the no such user error. However for application, you can use either eHomelife or Meross app.

Tried setting up on my IPhone running IOS 16. First, setting up through the manufacturer app is useless, it redirects you to the IHOME app, ok fine. Based on the instructions I setup it through IOS IHOME app first, the plug would work, but as soon as I would close the app and re open, IHOME was unable to connect to plug. I deleted the plug, restarted my phone, and tried again, this time when plug was recognized by IHOME I used the manufacturer app to add it, well the manufacturer app would not locate or recognize the plug. Other review I read had the same connectivity issues. Save your money, and buy something else.

Easy to install I purchased HomeKit compatible. Give it a name you can easily remember. Turns on my lamp, app is in my iPhone eco system. Love it! Better and more affordable than installing smart switches.

Great product. Just plug it in and it’s ready. Some time it loses it connection but I think it where I am at.

Works pretty good and easy to set up, using the QR on the outlet. I use it with Apple home kit.

Was easier to set up than I expected. I just scanned the QR code on the top of the smart switch with my iPhone’s camera and it automatically integrated with Apple Home. I didn’t need to install any 3rd party apps or create any accounts. I don’t have an Apple TV or a HomePod to handle smart automation but I don’t really need it— I just use this as a remote switch from my phone. One thing to note is I’m pretty sure it only works on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and not 5.0 GHz. My router supports both so it was not a problem. Edit 10/20/2021: Every once in a while Apple Home loses connection to these smart devices and I have to unplug and plug the smart outlet back into the wall for it to reconnect. Kind of a pain. Docking one star.

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.

These outlets are designed so that you can easily fit two into the same wall socket, unlike many others that are round and interfere with each other, preventing you from doing the same. Each outlet has a HomeKit scannable QR code that allows you to very quickly add these outlet to your HomeKit installation and get them up and running. ..and just like many other outlets, they have the ability to be placed in discovery mode and AP mode so you can configure the outlets within any smart-home based tools. The only challenge are the various Meross, SmartLife, and other applications that exist that make it a bit confusing when trying to merge all your smart devices into one application, with one account. However, there technical support is spot on and are happy to assist you should you have any difficulty navigating the apps and accounts.