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

Took some time to ship, but I got it. Nice units. Easy to unbox and set up. No issues with finding the app, registering or getting it set up. Both units did struggle to find my network though. Took about 3 tries with each of them. Had to move around the house a bit until they found it. Also tough to see on the app when it asks for the network password. After set up, app is easy and they work great. Makes it easy to rename the plugs so you know what they control. I have not used any of the other settings other than just turning it on and off with the phone. That is all I wanted it for.

As of April 2, 2022, these are unusable... Basically trash unless you use Apple HomeKit. When they did work with Google Home, I had to constantly reconnect them to wifi. Now you cannot use them at all… “Any integration with third party services such as Google Assistant, SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, Wink or IFTTT will no longer work. Please transition to using HomeKit wherever possible.” I highly recommend Kasa Smart Plugs instead. I’ve never had an issue with them.

VERY SIMPLE TO INSTALL.

For switching ON/OFF lights via phone.

Used 2.4G wifi, BT on, followed directions to the letter (Im a telecom engineer & know how to follow process) but wont pair either automatically nor manually. So right back into the box & to the UPS store.

These remote outlets are THE BOMB!! Easy to pair with their app and also allows you to monitor the outlet real time and gives you energy consumption for minutes, hours, days, months and cumulative for the year. Great Gadget, Great Tool!!

Plugs refuse to connect to Bluetooth or Wifi. Totally frustrating. Useless.

I never thought we would love smart plugs until we got some. These were very easy to setup with Alexa and work seamlessly. We have our outdoor patio lights and fish tank plugged into them. The outdoor lights utilize Alexa, which is fantastic when taking the dogs out when dark; you simply tell Alexa to turn on the outside lights and BOOM they are on. You then do the same when turning them off. You can also turn them off/on through the app which is great while on vacation or away from home so it gives the impression someone is in the home. The fish tank is set up on a timer and works wonderfully. I would purchase again.

We ordered these because they were a good value but definitely had to put some work in to get Alexa to recognize them. Weve had plenty of other power sources that work with Alexa and these were on the more difficult end. In the future I think well order name brand ones that are easier to set up.

This product will not work unless you are nearby the plugs. But if you are away from home which is whats important. No dice. Useless!