Vont Smart Plug [1 Pack] Alexa Smart Plugs, WiFi + Bluetooth, No Hub Required, Smart Home, Google Home & IFTTT, Voice Command, Timer & Schedules, Control Anywhere, Vacation Mode, ETL & FCC Certified

TLDR (long version below): About the only thing I could get to work right on these plugs was the manual on and off switch. Everything on the app never worked right. The scheduling function never worked basically at all (it would actually randomly switch my lamp on in the middle of the night, waking me up) and while I got the on and off switches on the app to eventually work, it took a while. I contacted their support about my issues and never heard back. Should’ve just bought a switch timer. Long version: I got these plugs because I was looking for something I could easily schedule to turn my lamp on and my fan off in the mornings to help wake me up and get me out of bed. These were not it. They were easy to setup; the main problem came with the app. When I first went to pair the plugs, the app had trouble finding my wifi. Then the plug software needed to update. That took forever (they say you can go off the page when it’s updating but that just ended up stopping the update). Finally, when that was done I went to go turn the plugs on and off on my app. Nothing. I tried unplugging, resetting, etc. Still nothing. The manual switch on them was still working fine, but turning them on and off manually defeats the whole purpose of getting these. Finally I just went to sleep. Tried them the next day. They finally worked, but only if I tried turning them on and off 2-4 times. Since time fixed the problem before, I thought maybe it might fix the problem now. Maybe the new software is causing an issue or something. I gave them a week and during that time looked at their FAQ and around the internet. I didn’t find anything helpful. Finally, the plugs were turning on and off reliably via my app. Now to set up a schedule on the app (the whole reason I got these). Didn’t work. Okay, I’ll give it some time. A few days later, my lamp was turning on and off. In the middle of the night. Randomly. I kept getting woken up from the hours of 1-4AM, when it was supposed to be turning on at 5:30AM. I checked time zones, did troubleshooting, etc. Did the same thing with my fan, which wasn’t turning off at any point despite the lamp and fan being set to turn on at the same time. The scheduling function just didn’t work. Turned the schedule off on my lamp so I could get some sleep, but kept it on for my fan just to see what would happen. A few days later it started to occasionally turn off when it was supposed to, and about a week after that it started to actually obey the schedule most of them time. The lamp was still a lost cause though. I also sent a help ticket in about my plugs since especially the lamp was still acting up and the many hours I had spent researching fixes for these problems had yielded nothing. They said I should get contacted within 24 hours about the issue. I never got contacted. I waited until my return window almost closed just in case they had a backlog and needed extra time. Nope. Ended up returning the plugs.

They were very easy to install and I plan on buying more. They were very easy to connect to Alexa. I would 12/10 recommend.

Found the PERFECT use for my Vont Smart Plug to fix an old dilemma!!! Super stoked! So Ive managed a community center for the last 18 years and when we have programs with 50+ participants, we bust out the old 48-cup coffee percolator. This thing does not have any buttons nor on/off switches. You just plug it in to the outlet and it starts heating up. My issue with it is that it takes approximately 35-45 minutes to brew a whole pot and whenever we started a program at center right at opening time (usually 8am), it meant that I would have to get to work at least half-hour before opening time, on top of my 40-minute commute to work. Now, I can simply either put it on a schedule or manually turn smart plug on with the app before I leave home for work and by the time I get to work, coffee is brewed and ready to be enjoyed by our program participants! It really is the simple things in life that brings me joy and the Vont Smart Plug is one of my favorite simple things that brings a smile to my face! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!

The plugs come in a minimal amount of packaging. I appreciate that the packaging is recyclable and minimal. The plugs are easy to install. I setup Vont Home in moments, and then adding the plugs, including discovery was super smooth. If youre putting this on a two plug wall outlet this will only take one plug. Thats nice. The one oddity was that scheduling the device to turn off everyday at a certain time, and then turn on at a certain time is not under schedule, but instead under rules. Not a big deal, I found it quickly and once I did it was really easy. Id expect a future version of the firmware to either change this or to include a note under the scheduling section. I have a few smart plugs and assuming this lasts well I would recommend getting this one.

I had to watch some YouTube videos on how to use them then figure it out on my own. Had they come with directions at all I probably would give 5 stars. It was very difficult to learn . You have to set them under what is called ‘rules’ as well. I hope this helps someone. Once I figured it out I LOVE them.

I have used a number of other Vont products, and I tried the Vont Plug. In brief, it does what it is supposed to do well, and easily. Typically I use it with Alexa, and it makes it very simple to use. My only critique is the app could use a little more polishing for ease of use when activating the device from the app itself. However, set up via the app was smooth and uneventful. Overall, the value of this device for the cost is great, and I recommend it without reservation.

Works great . Easy to understand. Blends in with other plugs.

Constantly drop off of Wi-Fi and you set-up every time. I’ve had them for 5 months and I had to set them up more than ten times. So if you’re ok with constantly setting up a Wi-Fi device this is for you.

Update : The customer service representative decided these were defective. They decided to send me the new replacement. I hope the new ones will work great as the company gives the lifetime warranty. I wanted vacation plug so it can turn on and off automatically without any app controls. But this one, whenever its automatically shut down, you need to turn the electricity back on from the app. Useless.

These were much easier to set up than previous home plugs I’ve purchased! We have a covered porch with an outdoor lighted tree that I’ve used with the first one. So easy to have Alexa operate it for me. The second is my bedroom light. This is perfect. Just tell Alexa to turn it on and off! Making me lazy using these! All I need to do is use my voice! I’m planning on ordering more for other lights and a cabinet I want to light up without having to always plug it in! Great purchase !!