Ruth

Easy Setup and Works Exactly as Expected

I purchased two of these smart plugs for my air diffusers. My diffusers automatically shut off every 12 hours, and I wanted a way to have them turn back on automatically without having to do it manually every day.Setup couldn’t have been easier. I plugged them into the wall, and they connected to my Alexa account almost immediately. Creating the routine in the Alexa app was simple, and now my diffusers automatically turn back on according to the schedule I set.This has been a huge convenience because my home stays smelling fresh even when I’m away, and I no longer have to remember to reset the diffusers myself.If you’re looking for an easy-to-use smart plug that integrates seamlessly with Alexa, this one has worked perfectly for me.Ver más

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Diana

Great smart plug to go with echo!

So I’m kind of new to the amazon device family. We just got our echo a few months ago. I’ve been a prime member for over 10 years so I’m familiar with how amazon has changed life as we knew it (for me anyway). I saw the amazon smart plug when I was searching for any brand smart plug that had Alexa control with it. It’s been in my cart saved for later for at least a month! I finally decided to just pre order it so that I could review it and hopefully help other people that are like me and have fallen way behind in the tech field. For reference I’m an almost 34 year old mom of 2. This means that my 8 year old stole my iPad, iMac, and I haven’t had a computer of my own in about 4 years! So I do everything from my iPhone. I’ve had some weird issues with our echo and my Alexa app that it will just randomly pause a song so I’m not sure what that is about.ANYWAY! I received my new amazon smart plug the day it was released (so glad it’s not like a new iPhone or PlayStation where people camp out ahead of time or do people still do this??). It was easier than I expected but harder than was described in the listing because my Alexa didn’t just recognize it.Setup:Since my Alexa didn’t recognize it on its own, I had to unplug the smart plug and quickly scan the code on the back of the plug, then plug it back in fast so that when it scanned for it it would see it plugged in. After that it was very simple. I was able to plug in my baby monitor and then tell Alexa to “turn off plug one” and it turned off! It is so cool!Future:I think homes will end up being built with these right into the electrical system. Maybe they already are.Comparing:With so many different brands offering smart plugs with Alexa integration I can’t see myself buying any more than 1 for $25. Too many are 2 for $20. While it’s nice to have the amazon support backing this up, I just can’t afford to fill my home with them at such a high cost comparative to other brands that do the same exact thing.Overall:If you can afford to fill your plugs with these then do! This smart plug is easy and awesome! But if you’re on a tight budget like I am, I would try a different brand first and see if those will work just as well.Every time I purchase something online, I always check the reviews. I count on others to help me choose the best option. My reviews are always my honest opinion and I try to include photos if possible.If my review has helped you in any way, please click the "helpful" button below so that I know! If you have any questions feel free to ask! Thank you!Ver más

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Robwil69

7 de julio de 2026

"Simple Smart Home Upgrade with Alexa Control."

Amazon Smart Plugs are a user-friendly way to turn ordinary appliances into smart devices. They work seamlessly with Alexa for voice control, allowing you to schedule lights, fans, and other electronics to turn on and off automatically.These plugs are known for their straightforward setup process and dependable performance. They don’t require a smart home hub, making them a convenient and budget-friendly choice if you’re just starting out with home automation.Ver más

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A. Matz

4 de agosto de 2026

Works really well

Love these for so many things. It makes hard to reach places easy. Example trees, lights behind the couch, plugs up high, etc. Very easy to set up. Has worked with everything I’ve tried.

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Amazon Vine Reviewer

25 de diciembre de 2019

Used to control multiple floor lamps (setup can be tough)

This plug can be a pain to setup. I have purchased two of these plugs and here is my experience with each of them.First PlugThis plug is used to control a lamp that has an on/off switch that semi-broke when a labrador retriever tipped the lamp over. The switch still works, but you have to turn it just right or the knob comes off completely. So we left it in the on position permanently and we used to manually plug/unplug the lamp when we needed extra light. Amazon often runs promotions for these plugs so I think we picked this up on Prime Day or Black Friday. This plug for some reason I couldn't scan the QR code and had to manually setup. Once setup, it worked fine with Alexa controlling it as a light. We renamed it to "light" from "first light" so we could just say "Alexa, turn on the light" or "Alexa, turn off the light". It was setup so long ago I have no idea how it got grouped into lights. Our lamp doesn't have a smart bulb.Second PlugThis plug is also used to control an on/off switch. This plug was a major pain to setup. I tried both the QR code and manual setup. Sometimes it would connect to my wifi and sometimes it would not. If it setup, I couldn't turn it off or on using Alexa app for android for a quick test (my Alexa speaker isn't nearby). If the setup timed out, I would get various errors on not being able to see the plug or not being able to connect to wifi. Finally, I figured out the plug was flaky because of the distance from my wifi router. I happened to have a Netgear EX2700 (2.4Ghz only) laying around because my wife used to need it for an old Lenovo Yoga when she was in college. I setup the wifi extender again (after a factory reset as it was setup for an old password) about half way between my router and the Amazon plug. This time the QR code scanning worked. I used the same password for my network name plus "_EXT" on the end. I think the Amazon smart plug must have tried this network with the strongest signal and the saved password because I didn't have to pick the network and retype my password after I previously chose to save it. Finally, I could control the lamp from my phone which this time was grouped among my smart plugs. I renamed "Second Plug" to "Piano Light" and it was good to go.One thing the Alexa app can't tell you is the signal strength and reliability of your WiFi network. It might show it briefly when choosing the network (signal strength), but it would be nice to see it constantly displayed within the app when showing the network your plug is on. This way if you're going into your device list settings to see what's wrong with the device it might show a flaky signal which would explain why you can't control the plug with your voice or the Alexa app. It doesn't have to constantly show this signal, only when you open device settings. I can understand the limitation of the wifi radio they can put into these plugs and thus the need for extenders if you get far enough from your router. I am using a NETGEAR R6700 Nighthawk AC1750 Dual Band Smart WiFi Router, Gigabit Ethernet (R6700) also bought from Amazon.

Timothy Hogan

6 de agosto de 2026