iHome Flow Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring and Timer Function, Wireless Wi-Fi Outlet Socket with On/Off Button, No Hub Required, Compatible with Alexa, Echo, and Google Home, 2-Pack

Quick easy setup. Works great.

As others have mentioned, this isnt compatible with Apple HomeKit, though its earlier version were. I have three of the older iHome SPX6, works flawlessly with HomeKit. Returning this. I shouldve read the product description better. Any reason why the product creators dropped HomeKit support?

It was a little difficult at first getting it to connect. It literally took me several tries (at least 10) and I was a little frustrated. Then I moved it to another socket and the same distance from the router and it connected in minutes. There is an app that must be downloaded and the QR code in on the instruction leaflet. Once connected, it was easy peasy to use. I was able to turn my den lights off and on using my phone. It is a pack of 2 so I used the other plug at my moms house so she does not have to walk into a dark house when she returns home at times. She can turn in the lights from the car. I like the plug so much that I will buying another set for me gadgets around the house. It’s so convenient and I find it to be a safety “must have”.

These are great -- instructions are easy to follow. I had to download the Geeni app to get them connected, but it was pretty simple to connect them to wifi and then with Alexa voice commands. Being able to set times for them to turn on/off is helpful, as is being able to use the app to turn lights on / off while travelling. So far were satisfied.

… but the Geeni smart dots work notably better.

About a year later, I am updating my review from 3 to 4 stars. I did originally purchase these with the expectation that they would work with my iHome app and they didnt, which disappointed me. However, I did keep these plugs and they have been working great. I even purchased two more recently to have more available smart plugs in the house. I love that I can set schedules for the plug to turn on and off and turn the plug on and off with my phone app. The entire reason I chose these is because I already have an iHome plug & the iHome app and I didnt want to have to download another app. These plugs are not compatible with the iHome app. You will be forced to download another random app to use them. However, separate from the app frustration, the plugs have been working just fine.

These plugs are great. The Geeni app is very simple to setup, and within seconds of plugging the new smart plugs in, the app found them and they connected without issue. BN-Link makes similar Smart Plugs, but they do not have Energy Monitoring, which is ridiculous. Its nice to be able to turn the switches off/on with your phone, but seeing how much power the device plugged into the smart plug is drawing, in real time, and over a period of a year is a crucial feature that many competitors are lacking as of late. The blame is the chip shortage (of course it is, funny how others like this product dont have that issue and include Energy Monitoring, I think its a way to make a cheaper product for the same price). Make sure you allow Bluetooth with the app so it can easily find the new plugs. Also, you can use the Device Widget to turn the switches on/off on iOS, which is awesome. You can also add a picture icon for the plugs. BN-Link also removed this feature. This is nice because you can take a picture of whatever the plug is powering and use it as your icon. Small, but nice feature. There are few reviews because this product was released 4 months ago, so its new. So far, I highly recommend, and the price is very reasonable. The picture I included is the Device Widget showing the icons.

Had to return these did not work for me when all I wanted was something to turn 1 light on and off

these plugs were so easy to set up and connect to the wifi. Soon as I plugged in the devices it was detected by my home app. The shape is a bit odd as it is elongated so it is offset from the electrical outlet. Other than that they work perfectly and have no issues.

I love the function and value. But it’s not compatible with any of my Home Kit. It’s probably thus less private and secure. Also, doesn’t work with IFTTT. Please either add HomeKit or improve the Geeni app.