Smart Plug Compatible with SmartThings, Alexa Google Assistant for Voice Control, Teckin Mini Smart Outlet Wifi Socket with Timer Function, No Hub Required, White FCC ETL Certified

I received this product this morning. There were 4 outlet controls. I found multiple how to videos online on getting this product set up using Smart Life app (I had to download it) and the Amazon Alexa app (I had this already for my echo dot). Once I got the Smart Life app it was easy to push the button and get the app to find the device on my wireless, and test its functionality and change the name to reflect how others would think of it functionally. I needed my wireless security code for the Smart Life app, a smart life account, and when I configured the Amazon Alexa app with my Smart Life account credentials it recognized the new devices and I was off and running, as was my 4 year old Grand-Daughter with voice control of my lights. I was even able to tell 'Alexa' to rename two of the devices by voice control rather than using the Smart Life app.This was not without problems, as one of the 4 outlet controls was DOA, but I contacted the manufacturer upon discovering this, I was contacted by Alice within hours and after verifying I had tried to configure it properly they agreed to replace it and provide an additional for my inconvenience the same day. It is not always easy to get everything correct the first time, but being there to make it right in the end is critical, especially with new or unfamiliar hardware, and this company accomplishes that in my opinion.

I love these smart plugs! There was definitely a learning curve, but once I figured it all out with the first plug, the rest was a breeze..you have to download the Smart Life app and the set up your Alexa Smart Home (if your going to use that) at the same time for everything to connect and work right. Once I figured that out there was no problem, except when I told Alexa to turn on a light, she said she couldn't find that certain light, so after much searching I figured out you have to change the name "Smart Socket" to what ever room or appliance you are attaching the plug to in the Smart life app (such as" kitchen light") then Alexa will be able to understand. That was the hardest part to figure out, but after that I was obsessed turning the lights on and off in all the rooms! You can also set a time for the light to go on and off and what days of the week you want to do this, which I also appreciate. I used to use those old clunky timer boxes, but these are so much smaller and more convenient especially for the plugs that are hard to reach. I'm definitely buying more of these!!

2/16/19 - Originally purchased (2) 4-packs. Have since purchased one more 4-pack. Setup very flaky (as described below), but once set up they work GREAT! In addition to Christmas lights, I use them for lamps in my house--can turn on and off remotely and can set up timers in the app. Figured out how to delete scenes (had to swipe them off the screen in the app).I am starting to wonder about UL certification. There is no indication on the units nor the packaging that these units are UL listed. Wondering what sense of assurance we have that these units are safe.----------------11/30/18 - Love how well these work. Using them to control Christmas lights in my house. Enjoy turning the lights off and on all at once when walking the dog. Also have one on the coffee maker so that when we leave the house, and are unsure if we turned off the coffee maker, we can just turn off the outlet with our phone.Setup was a little flaky. Had to connect my phone to the 2.4GHz wi-fi. Then, when setting up each plug, our wi-fi network would go haywire for a short time--all devices on the network would lose connection. Also, each plug seemed to behave slightly differently when connecting. However, once they were set up, they work great!(Now, if I could figure out how to remove some scenes I erroneously set up in the Smart Life app, I would be thrilled. It does not appear that I can delete those scenes.)

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  After watching many YouTube videos about the Smart plug I decided to finally break down and purchase them. I was pleasantly surprised at how simple it was to download the app, create an account/password, And get your smart plug connected with the app. ( ( I will say using the Smart Life app to set up your Alexa Smart home was a little confusing to me so when you’re doing it I would recommend adding your rooms before you just add plugs because then you’re able to put them in a specific location later. Rather than the app saying that you don’t have any rooms. Which you don’t have any rooms until you label what room is what room. ) other than that I feel like everything was super simple. Moving onto Alexa integration that was simple as. After you complete the install of the first smart plug the rest of them go even faster. As soon as I knew it I was able to control anything that I wanted was just a simple click of a finger from my phone, or me just commanding it to Alexa. I was so impressed with this product that by the end of the day I ordered two more packs of those smart plugs. Nevertheless I wish that I would’ve ordered these sooner and I would highly recommend you to purchase them.

I've been using 10 of these on a daily basis for about three weeks now. Flawless. They have a good wifi range and set up is easy. None if them is operating under a heavy load, maybe 2 amps max of Christmas lights. Most are a lot less. But they work consistently and interface well with Alexa. A couple are in use outdoors in dry but very cold locations - no problems. The smart life app is easy to use, albeit with some fuzzy Chinese translations. In general, these have been more reliable than some of my zwave/smart things devices. I would strongly recommend using these on an isolated wifi ssid or guest network. They only like 2.4gig wifi and I just assume that most iot devices are inherently unsecure.