Amazon Smart Plug| Alexa Supported|6A|Easy Set-Up
In this article we will give a detailed review of the Amazon Smart Plug:
The Amazon Smart Plug is a single outlet that connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network.
This lets Alexa control any electrical device you plug into it, like a lamp, an air purifier, or a set of hair straighteners.
You can also use the Alexa mobile app to control it, but if you’re interested in this smart plug, you probably already have or are planning to buy an Echo smart speaker that works with Alexa.
The Amazon Smart Plug is 1.50 cm long, 3.20 cm wide, and 5.80 cm tall. (3.2 x 1.25 x 1.20 inches). (HWD).
Even though it’s not as small as the Geeni Spot, it will fit in a two-gang wall outlet.
On the front, there is a single three-prong outlet and an LED power light.
When the device is turned on, the LED flashes blue and red. When the device is ready to be set up, the LED stays dark.
When there is no network connection, the LED stays dark. Inside is a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio, and on the left side of the plug is an on/off switch.
The Amazon Smart Plug is Available for $19.47.
Amazon Smart Plug Product Description
With the Amazon Smart Plug and Alexa, you can just talk to the plug to control your appliances.
Just plug it in, open the Alexa app, and start talking to Alexa to get started.
When the power goes out and comes back on, appliances with power state retention will go back to how they were before.
You can control your phone charger, lamps, kettle, and other home appliances with your voice, or you can use the Alexa app to control your TV from afar.
Use the Alexa app; you don’t need any other apps to set up habits and schedules.
The Amazon Smart Plug is a smart home gadget that is incredibly easy to set up.
After plugging it in, we opened the Alexa app, and it took care of the rest.
It found the plug and connected to our home network using a QR code in the quick-start guide.
You can find the QR code on the back of the plug if you can’t find the user manual.
After you connect the smart plug to a room or set of devices, you can use your voice or a smartphone to control it.
In our tests, using the companion app or Alexa to turn the plug on and off was instant, and we liked the satisfying “click” that came with each action.
We were thrilled to find out that the smart plug could be set to turn on and off at certain times.
However, we were disappointed to learn that there is no “Away” mode, which would make the plug randomly turn on and off.
If you want to make it look like someone is home when you’re not, this is a better way to do it than setting timers.
Plugs from TP-Link, like the KP105, do this kind of thing. There is also no way to keep track of how much energy is used.
The Amazon Smart Plug is Available for $19.47.
Amazon Smart Plug Review-Product Specification
| Dimensions | 1.81” x 2.81” x 1.46” (46 mm x 71.3 mm x 37 mm) |
| Weight of the Item | 104 grams. Actual size and weight may vary by the manufacturing process |
| Electrical Usage | Input: 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, max. 6A Output: 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, max. 6A |
| Network Connectivity | 2.4 GHz only, 802.11 b/g/n. Does not support 5 GHz networks or connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) WiFi networks. |
| Ideal for | For indoor use only. |
| Integrations | Smart Plug is optimized for simple setup and exclusive use with Alexa. Amazon Smart Plug does not support other voice assistants. |
| Alexa App | The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices. |
| Warranty | Amazon Smart Plug is sold with a limited warranty of one year. |
| In the Box | Amazon single-socket 3-prong WiFi plug, Quick Start Guide. |
| Setup Technology | Amazon WiFi’s simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their WiFi network in a few easy steps. WiFi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. |
| Country of origin | China |
| Generic name | Plugs |
| Item Quantity | 1 |
Amazon Smart Plug Review- Product Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Affordable
- Easy to install
- Works with Alexa voice commands and Alexa-enabled devices
Cons:
- Doesn’t work with Apple Home Kit or Google Assistant
- No IFTTT support
- Lacks energy reporting
Amazon Smart Plug Review By Online Product Report
In our tests, the Amazon Smart Plug did a great job. My voice commands to Alexa and my app commands to turn Alexa on or off were both done right away. The plug learned my habits and routines and turned them on when I got home and turned them off when I left. In the same way, I set the plug to turn on when a Ring Stickup Cam saw movement, and it worked perfectly.
Conclusion
The Amazon Smart Plug turns any regular home appliance, like a coffee maker or a lamp, into a smart device that can be controlled by voice using Amazon’s Alexa. It passed all of our tests with flying colors, is cheap, and is easy to put together.
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