Features:

  • CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE - Turn electronics on or off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app (Compatible w/ Android & iOS)
  • VOICE CONTROL - Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana supported devices for a hands-free experience
  • FLEXIBLE CONTROL - UL certified to switch up to 15A, for flexible control of a wide range of plug-in devices
  • KASA SCENES & SCHEDULES - Schedule the Smart Plug to automatically switch on and off when away or set a Scene for controlling many devices with a single button
  • NOTE: 2-Pack includes two (2) Smart Plugs. Requires a secured 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network connection
Happy and Smarter

I am very happy with my TP-Link Smart Plugs. I purchased several before I got my Echo Dot. They are very easy to set up and work wonderful. I only had a problem with one and I think that is my fault. When setting it up my selected the wrong network connection, I thought it was part of their setup, Whoops. I had to research on what to do and found the answer on how to reset it. It took a couple of tries but finally figured out. Sometimes I still have a problem with it saying "local only" again that could be still my fault because where I have the plug the signal as strong or the plug was loose. So those things are something I can do something about. Now I have my Alexa, she recogized the plugs easily and I'm very happy. The only con is that once an item is plugged to the smart plug, you shouldn't shut it off yourself, because when you ask Alexa to turn it on, she thinks she has, but it doesn't come on. You can then turn it on manual. So let her do the work for you. I gave one to a friend for her birthday and she loves it and is planning on getting more, with a Echo Dot for Christmas presents!

Easy to setup, easy to use. Would be nice not to have to connect to the cloud.

Easy to setup/use/configure. Just plug it in, use an app, find the devices, configure. Voila! The cloud has great advantages for getting past routers, configuring the devices with ease, etc., but then you are connected to the 'cloud' outside your home. For security reasons, I really don't like that. But so far, it's been stellar! The connectivity is excellent, unlike other TPLink experiences I've had in the past. Having so many devices on WiFi seems like a bad idea, but so little information is transferred, it won't hurt performance on your router/access point. Response is instant, too! Press OFF, it's off, press ON, it's on...no waiting. I did notice a slight delay - 1 second perhaps? - when we were in Canada, connecting to our home in NYC, but... not bad! Looking into getting their cameras, which look interesting. Just don't like having all this access to the inside of my home, and my schedule, somewhere 'up in the cloud.' Makes for a terrible potential for an inside job. But for what it is, it works very well.

Great with one hiccup

The actual plugs worked great with Alexa. The one issue I had with this product was the set-up which was pretty intuitive except for one thing they don't tell you ahead of time. You'll get stuck in a "can't find plug" loop halfway through set-up unless you change some settings on your phone/tablet. Be sure to switch back to your usual settings once you've got your plugs set up. So, here's my hint: 1. First, download the Kasa app to your phone or tablet. 2. Go to your wifi settings on your phone/tablet and disable the auto search feature. 3. Connect to the TP-Link wifi which will appear on your list of available wifi. 4. Plug in 1 outlet at a time. 5. Wait to get an orange/green flashing light on the plug. 6. Follow the on-screen directions to complete set-up.

These work perfectly. I can't recommend them enough!

WOW. I love these things. My wife thinks I'm a nerd for getting them, but this is the coolest thing I've bought in a long time. Here's what I did... Amazon Echo Tap TP-Link Smart Plugs 1: Connected to a pole light in the living room. 2: Connected to another pole light in the living room. I created a "scene" called "Living Room Off" which has, you guessed it, both lights off. I created another one called Living Room On. Eventually I'll get a couple more of these and have one for "movie mode" or "sleep mode" or something, so I can have certain lights on for when we're watching a movie, or when the little ones are asleep. I can just say, "Alexa, turn on the living room," and my lights turn on. No RF crap like I used to experience from the big box home improvement store's RF switch. It just works. I can also turn the lights on and off from the bedroom from my Amazon Tap, or using the Kasa app on my phone. I feel like the possibilities are endless with what I can do with these switches. The fact that I can turn the lights on for my father-in-law who is technologically declined, no matter where I am, is fantastic. The next thing I'm going to tackle is the ability to turn on and off the TV, then change the channels for him, no matter where I am. Sigh... the life of a gadget freak... :-)

Great smart-home plugs

The TP-Link smart plugs have been a great addition to my increasingly-smart home. These plugs connect quickly and are instantly responsive through the Kasa app or Alexa. As other reviewers have noted, to connect to Alexa (which is considered a remote control), you must set the plug up allowing remote--not just local--control. A couple of other comments: The plugs have the benefit of working without a hub, such as Wink. That's great unless you decide to use a hub. If you do, then you'll have a separate app for these plugs, which an extremely minor annoyance. Once you've set up devices and schedules in the app, you'll rarely have to go back to it, since Alexa controls them just fine. (By the way, Kasa is an iPhone app, if you're searching for it on an Apple device--not an iPad app.) I can highly recommend using them in situations where you need a non-dimmable outlet.

Be careful they are addictive!

We started with one plug to try and loved it so much we bought more. The first plug went into a playroom with no overhead lights. My daughter could not turn on the floor lamp so this plug was perfect. I connected it to Alexa so she ask to turn on and off the light which she loves. I then added other floor lamps and our Christmas lights. It’s great asking Alexa to turn on at home and using the Kasa app when we are out. With the app we can turn on the lights so we come home to a lit house at night which is great with the kids. My daughter hates being in the dark so it’s something that makes her a lot happier when we get home and she is going to her room. I love that we can turn on the lights when we are out of town too as a crime deterrent. We’ve loved these so much I ordered the lightbulbs too. I wrote this review originally about the classic plugs but I’ve now added the compact plugs too. They are just as great as the classic with the obvious benefit of being smaller so they won’t block one of the plugs. They are so useful and so much fun. The kids are having a great time turning on lights and Christmas decorations.

Smart home is fun, even if you're in the Matrix

My girlfriend gave me two of these b/c she didn't like them (Because she didn't take time to learn how to use them.) Basically: 1. These plugs have a mini wifi hot spot. You connect your phone to it to configure them to talk to your wifi hotspot. 2. The smart plugs then connect to your home Wifi. 3. From there, Alexa (Amazon Echo) 'discovers' them and you can stay things like "Turn the heat up" or "Turn on the bedroom light". 4. Can manage them from anywhere on earth (Not that you need.) You can use the Kasa app to manage them all OR, the Alexa device. In Kasa, you can group devices into sets of devices. I called my group "Turn all the lights" and when I add "Off" when talking to Alexa, she turns all the lights off. They're programmable down to the minute off or on as many times a day as you want. It's nice to not come home to an empty dark house and have them shut off at around bed time.

Off to a good start

I have no idea how long these plugs will last but the first couple of weeks have been trouble-free. I am using these with an Amazon Echo via the Kasa software and they work really work together. I tell Echo to turn on the light and the light goes on almost immediately. In fact, the Echo says "OK" when you ask it to turn on the light, but the light is already on by the time she says it. The plugs are going to take one outlet space and cover up the other one (in a two-socket plate), but I bought a pack of those short extension cords that Amazon sells and freed the second socket. Home automation is still developing and will be much more reliable in a few years, but this is a pretty good device in terms of current consumer-level products.

Amazing Product!

Purchasing Cause: Looking for smart plugs to allow use of multiple home devices with apps and Amazon Echo's, aka "Alexa". Shipping (Prime Member): No issues with the shipping. Product was received in the standard 2 day free delivery service offered to Prime members. Shipping Packaging: Packaging for the product was great, no issues detected. 1st Inspection of the Product After Receiving: Product was packaged well. Both plugs came in 1 box with very simple instructions on how to set them up. Box was great quality and there were no noticeable issues with the product. 1st Use of the Product: Product was easy to setup, no issues getting the devices to sync up with the household items. Very easy to use and extremely convenient to use. Was the Product Returned?: This product wasn't returned and is still used today. Overall Pros: * Good cost * Easy to setup * Easy to use * Easily manageable in multiple ways * Great quality feel and appearance Overall Cons: * N/A In Closing: This is a great product and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Product is great quality yet at a good price. This product makes things so much more convenient within the house and I intend on buying more of these in the near future.

We're a TP-Link family!

These plugs are larger than I expected. Wish they had side outlets, I had to get one of those power strips with side outlets so I could put it behind the couch. Had a problem with the initial set up. Got on the phone with customer service, who stayed on the phone with me for over an hour troubleshooting. We finally gave up while I called my internet provider (who was NO help). Before I packed them up to send back, I tried again. IT WORKED! Only thing I can think of is that my router needed to be rebooted, and I changed my password to be on the safe side. Long story short, customer service is awesome. These plugs are awesome. We bought the TP-Link lightbulb, love that it's dimmable, works great! I have the light switch coming tomorrow!

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