Kasa Smart Plug Mini, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa & Google Home, Wi-Fi Simple Setup, No Hub Required – A Certified for Humans Device (HS105)

As I recall, this was somewhat easy to install, and link to Alexa. Generally, a good device. However, for various reasons it took me an hour to link the device to another WiFi address as it couldn’t detect my new networks. Completed after much troubleshooting. Next, I tried to update my Kasa account e-mail address as I had an ISP change. I was startled to discover that their instructions are to remove all devices from the prior account, and then start a new account! This is ridiculous! I should be able to update the e-mail address associated with this account versus going through this process yet again! I doubt I will ever buy this product again.

Its really a fairly decent product, but they are a PITA to install. Totally not really intuitive. Supposed to be easy, but clearly not designed for average people. Im guessing engineers decided what easy should look like. So vexing. Terribly bulky packaging.

I have had several different smart plugs and Kasa are by far the absolute best. I dont understand why people are saying it doesnt work with Alexa, my Show picks it up as soon as I get it on the wifi when first setting it up and adds it in. Google got it easily too, I just relink Kasa and its good to go. I have a Wemo thats just about useless (it wouldnt update last year and I gave up trying) and a Samsung plug that is so sad with no features... But the Kasa never fails. Stays connected to the wifi and connects back quickly if the power goes out, I can tell it to turn off or on at sunrise/sunset, the timers actually work, it always does its firmware updates, and works after the updates. Kasa has never given me a problem. Its big, yeah, but one plug doesnt take up the whole outlet (theyre smart plug/wifi extender I got a few years ago does... Which I hate). I really have had the best experiences with Kasa (we got a smart bulb too, so my son could change the color of his bedroom light, Im going to replace another companys smart bulbs with Kasa bulbs)

I’m disabled and don’t move much. These plugs, I bought 4 (and want more). They allow me to turn on lights and fans by myself without having to call for help. Fairly easy set up. Worth the $$ The lights are set to turn on at dusk. I don’t have to move through dark rooms.

I use it to set a timer to have my lamp turn on to wake me up in the morning. I love how well it works with Alexa. I have two, one for my desk lamp and another for my bed lamp. I honestly can’t remember the last time I actually touched the light to turn it on because all I do is say “Alexa turn on the light”. Makes my life so much more simpler. It’s also so easy to set up. Get the app, scan and done! Easy.

These smart plugs have some useful features thru its app, such as Scenes & Timers. It is compatible with Alexa. I can set an aromatherapy Scene to turn on all oil diffusers. Using the Timer feature, I can then set the diffusers to auto-shutoff in 2 hours any time its been used. I can use Scenes or Timers to have lamps turn on at a specific time on certain days, or everyday at sunset, then shut off at sunrise or what not. They do jut out from the wall quite a bit (almost 2 inches), but you are able to use 2 of these onto a regular 2-plug outlet with no space issues. If you use them on a surge protector/strip or on an outlet with regular cords plugged in next to it, this can get in the way, depending on the surrounding cords bulk. Most regular 2-prong cords (lamps etc) will fit next to an outlet with this plugged in, some will be a tight squeeze next to each other. (Air fresheners & 3-prong cords will definitely not fit next to this.) These dont work with devices that have an auto-shutoff or timed-shutoff safety feature, but that is more of an issue with those devices and not this smart plug. For instance, my bed warmer & light-therapy lamp wont work with any smart plug. Think of it this way: if your device is powered on & you have a power outage, does your device kick back on automatically when power is restored (like lights do)? If not, then it wont work with ANY smart plug. These smart plugs do NOT offer any other special features such as energy-use monitoring, parental controls, etc. It merely turns an existing outlet into a wifi-enabled smart outlet without having to do any electrical wiring. Alexa will, however, be able to give you energy use estimates thru its own app, but that is an Alexa feature, not the smart plugs. The only issue I had with these is that Alexa mistakenly sees them as a light source even though I have it set up to NOT be listed as a light source. For instance, I use these on an oil diffuser and a desk fan. When I tell Alexa to turn on the lights, it turns on the diffuser and fan as well. I then have to tell Alexa to turn off the diffuser and fan individually from there. But this is more of an issue on Alexas end, not the smart plug. Overall, Ive bought several of these and it works great for what I need, plus theyre very affordable!

Could never have set it up myself - I am not techy. My daughter set it up and it took her quite awhile. I suggest the manufacturers make installation quite a bit easier if they expect to sell more of these in the future. I’d bought a second one but my daughtet is in no rush to open the box!!

Works great when it works. I especially like the ability to coordinate the on time with sunset. Only problem is that it occasionally gets hung up and has to be reset.

This little plug is fantastic. No more running around to turn off lights at night. You can just ask Alexa to do it. One big bonus for me was being disabled it makes a lot easier on me and safer. This would be ideal if you have a family member or yourself that has mobility issues. A real nice bonuses if youre out and it gets dark you can just go to your Kasa app and turn on the lights. No more walking in to a dark house. Definitely a excellent buy for me.

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