BN-LINK WiFi Heavy Duty Smart Plug Outlet, No Hub Required with Timer Function, White, Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, 2.4 Ghz Network Only (4 Pack)

I put smart plugs on pretty much anything I can. The first thing I like about this set of plugs was the price. The price alone for 4 is very good, there was a 10% off coupon on the product page and using my Prime Visa I received an additional 5% cash back. Also, living in the area I do, I was able to get them the same day. The have been the easiest ones I have bought to setup. They are 2.4 Ghz network compatible only, which has been the case with all the other smart plugs I've purchased. However, when I set these up, unlike the others I have, I don't have to log into my internet modem and turn off the 5 Ghz network, setup the plug, then go back into the modem and turn the 5 Ghz back on (most modems today are dual band with 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz which run simultaneously). So, all I had to do was plug in the plug, hold the button for about 10 seconds to put it into setup mode, go into the Smart Home app on my phone, assign it a name and boom the plug is ready. Repeat for each of the plugs as I used them. One issue I didn't like with previous plugs is that the name had to be one word. With these, you can assign multiple word names. For example, instead of using the name Lamp, you can name it Bedroom Lamp, or Table Lamp, basically much better descriptions for what they are. Once setup they are fully integrated with Alexa so you can include them in groups, change names or any other setting right from the Alexa app. So, you can operate these smart plugs from any Alexa enabled device (Echo devices, Fire TV remotes, etc.). Whatever is easiest where you are. Finally, they give off a little "click" when you turn them on and off. I like this because if whatever I tell Alexa to turn on doesn't turn on, I know if I heard the "click" it wasn't because I pronounced the name wrong or Alexa couldn't understand because of loud background noise, and that there may be an issue with whatever I was trying to turn on (like I out of lifetime habit, manually turn the device off by its own on/off switch. The only thing I would change is I wish they were a bit smaller. They work perfectly on wall outlets. You can use one and still plug something else in the other outlet or use two in the same outlet. However, I use a lot of power strips with multiple outlets on the and USB ports and the width of these smart plugs ends up covering the outlet next to it so I can't plug as many things into the strip. But I use the power strips more so that I have USB ports available around my home, so it isn't that big of a deal most of the time. Overall, I highly recommend these smart plugs.

So I originally got this because I have roommates and we wanted to 1)know how many watts our different air conditioners, heaters, fans, exc used and 2) keep track of the expensive things like air conditioner/heater usage. Over time I started to use other features and I gotta say, this app control is extremely well done. For example not only can you group things together but you can do so and have them turn on or off depending on things like humidity and temperature or sunset and sunrise. You can set multiple on off schedules throughout the day and have them repeat or not. Has a countdown option which you can count down to either have the device turned on or off. I use that every night with my fan and usually just set it for an hour after I fall asleep to shut off. And these are just a few of the many options there are. It especially makes things worth it that don't have more modern integrated controls. Like my kitchen window fan. It's basic, all analog controls. But that's awesome because now I can control it with my phone and when I turn it back on via phone, it automatically turns on instead of having to also turn the fan on via another app or other electronic controls. So that is something to be aware of when purchasing. If you want it to control a device, make sure that whatever device you connect, you don't also have to go over there and push a button or reset the clock or whatever it is every time you decide to turn it off through these. I actually bought a cheaper fan without all that extra cuz I had these, so these can save you money on future purchases depending on what's important to you. Overall, I now got em everywhere and I love em. Being able to also say "Hey Google, turn on the heater" or "turn on the light" is pretty cool. These are all integrated with Google assistant, Alexa, or whatever else you use. You can also put the most common ones (or all if u want) that you use on the home screen of your phone for fast access to that particular outlet. I added pictures including some of the app controls. I really am genuinely impressed with the app. Its extremely well done giving you different controls and options that I honestly probably would have never thought of. If keeping track of your electric usage is a priority, I feel this is just as good for that as it is for all this other fancy stuff. It breaks it down pretty easy to read on one screen with current usage, voltage, day and month use, exc. You can also put caps on how much electric you want a particular outlet to be able to use throughout the month. And so much more. Despite all of these things the app is still really simple and easy to use. I will likely never use over half of the things on here but I definitely gotta give credit to the developers here, really great job guys! Wish all my smart device apps were this well done.

I’ve had these for several years now and they work great. Some get used year round for lamps, some just get used during the holidays for Christmas lights. I love being able to easily set a daily schedule through the app and then forget it - does it’s thing from then on. It also helps make the house seem occupied while we’re away. Only downfall is the size is a little big - would be nice if it were a tad smaller. Other than that, I have zero complaints - they’re reliable and do the job well.

I bought this because my first choice of a 4 pack was out of stock and this was right about the same price for 4 plugs. It was about $5 per plug, so we'll with it. I wanted something that could be setup using the Smartlife app. Using multiple apps to set up wifi components is just a pain. These setup very easily in the app using the auto discovery portion. Each was recognized immediately as I set them up. I was able to group 2 of them together for a single item. I have a China hutch with 2 lights. They each required a plug. I grouped them together in the app and now tell Google to turn on the China hutch. Both lights turn on. I setup another on my Christmas tree so I can now control the lights on the tree. I have wifi all over my house and have several devices on it. The wifi signal stays strong. I use both 5ghz and 2.4ghz. The plugs work on the 2.4ghz only, which is fine. After setting up the first device, each subsequent device was just a piece of cake with the saved wifi settings. None of my other devices are cnfksicting it having issues with these. The packing was simple and easy to open. The plug ends were properly protected. The instructions and documentation are under the protector section of the plug ends. I didn't need any of it, though. I certainly recommend these if you use the Smartlife app for your smart plugs and devices.

Update 1/26/24: Received my replacement box for the 4 that didn't measure power and they too did not measure power, but this time I noticed the box was labeled NEW (as-in new version). So I think BN-Link has performed a bait and switch. The new edition are actually an older chipset model which is very poor quality. I tested this NEW version (but with older chipset model) and : 1) it uses twice as much current as the better older model. 0.45W idle versus 0.86 W idle. 2) It runs significantly hotter. The original was cool to the touch. When I draw the same load on this supposed new and improved model, it ran very hot, almost dangerously so. 3) The older better model measured the power of the attached devices. These new ones don’t. I needed this to automate power down when my attached device are idle (like chargers have charged all my devices, or I turn off my A/V system) So, I would not purchase this brand going forward unless the company returns to the better chipset that measures power of the attached devices, draws less power when idle, and does not run hot when actively loaded. DO NOT BUY THIS BRAND GOING FORWARD Update 1/22/24: Be careful and check your devices right away when received. I ordered a second set of 4 and the new set contained older sockets. The first set of 4 I purchased contained sockets with firmware 1.3.5 which supports power tracking. The second order of 4 contained firmware 1.0.3, which does not support power tracking. The hardware in the sockets on firmware 1.0.3 cannot support power tracking period and cannot be upgraded. Still no issues with the original 4. These first 4 I purchased are working very well and without any issues. ------------------------ I don't know the long term reliability yet, but these are working well within my Feit app (my Feit bulbs only work in the Feit app and do not work in Smart Life). I like that this smart socket tells how much power is being drawn by the attached devices. I purchased the single socket outlet module and then attached power strips to control multiple devices at one time. 1) This app / smart socket does not measure power draw less than 3W. 2) I think someone else measured that this device draws 0.5W without any device connected. 3) All my chargers draw less then 0.5W when idle and not charging, so it takes more than 6 idle/standby devices to even measure power on this device 4) I found out that my Apple TV, TV, and stereo all used less than 3W combined when powered down. So for me, I don't think putting devices on it to control vampire power drain will save too much power. If I have 3 devices using about 1.5W when idle, then I'm saving about 1W of power with this set of 3 devices on this smart socket if the power is turned off with this smart switch instead off just plugging these devices into the wall directly. So I think it would take years to save enough power to pay for this device. 5) I found that my subwoofer and speakers with powered subwoofers drew about 20-40W when idle. So I set up my theater to power down everything if the power draw on the socket dropped below 30W. So, if I turned off my TV and stereo, this smart plug automatically turns off everything saving me 20-30W vampire power draw. This device should easily pay for itself in a year. 6) I bought a 10 outlet power strip to plug all my chargers into it. If I see the power draw is less than 4W, I assume every device has finished charging and I then power down all the chargers. I also only turn on the plug after midnight so I know my chargers only charge when electricity is cheap for me and it will then automatically power down all the chargers when charging is complete. 7) Lastly, I just use these for convenience, to automatically turn on and off devices at certain times of the day.

This WiFi Heavy Duty Smart Plug Outlet is a game-changer for smart home enthusiasts. With a robust build and the ability to handle high-powered devices, it seamlessly integrates into any smart home setup. Its easy-to-use app interface allows for effortless scheduling and remote control, making it perfect for managing appliances from anywhere. The voice control feature works flawlessly with Alexa and Google Assistant, adding convenience and versatility. Setting it up is straightforward, even for tech novices. Its energy monitoring feature helps track power usage, contributing to energy efficiency. Overall, the WiFi Heavy Duty Smart Plug Outlet offers reliability, user-friendliness, and advanced features, making it an essential addition to modern households aiming for smart automation and energy management. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade their home.

These plugs will not work on 5G wifi. If you use the correct wifi 2.4 setting, these plugs are excellent. Easy set up. I love the fact that you can program the lights to go on and off when you want them to. Definitely recommend.

I have purchased multiple 4-packs of these over the years because I use wanted both a smart plug I could control remotely AND one that tracks the current electric usage as well as saving it over time for tracking purposes. The first 12 I bought used the Smart Life app and had metering functionality. I bought these because they look identical, and Amazon told informed me I and purchased these before, they just use the BN-Link app now. No big deal. It performs identically to the Smart Life app and I was even able to add these to that app. The problem is that there is no longer an "electric usage" button with these. Some research online suggests they removed the function but you can email support to get it activated. Well, they didn't respond after multiple attempts and thinking I would get it resolved, missed my return window with Amazon. So, now I have 4 additional smart plugs with basic smart-plug use case. They are now my dedicated Christmas light for scheduling on/off but I'm still disappointed. Another reviewer pointed out that these are slightly different, but not enough to be noticeable and the seller is riding off the success of the previous version by using the same product page. You can see the stars slowly falling. Time to look elsewhere.