Amazon Basics Smart Plug Power Strip, Surge Protector with 3 Individually Controlled Outlets and 2 USB Ports, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Works with Alexa

Purchased two strips. Was excited to use this product for my indoor Christmas decorations and tree. Arrived on time, everything was as pictured online. Integrating with Alexa was very simple. Worked as expected the first week, then 1 of the 2 strips began to be unresponsive at least once every 2 weeks. I would have to unplug, wait a few seconds, then replug so Alexa could recognize. Now my second strip is doing the same thing. Works great when it works. Will most likely not be purchasing this product again, and I do not endorse its purchase to others.

I like that I can control the power supply on the three outlets from my phone. If I’m away from home I can turn the lights on to make it seem like I’m home. Or if I forgot to turn the the lights off (I have a dimmer plugged into the outlet) and I’m already in bed, I just need to reach for my phone.

I have been having problems with the USB ports on the power strip. They just randomly stop working and the only way to get them back to working is to unplug the strip from the wall and then re-plug it in. This has now happened 3 or 4 times in the course of a month or so. Power-cycling at the strip itself doesnt appear to clear the issue, have to unplug it from the wall. Is anyone else seeing issues like this?

Sturdy

I’ve only had it a few weeks but it was really easy to set up with Alexa. Each plug can be controlled independently. The 2USB ports are a bonus.

Unlike my old Kasa power strip, which this has replaced, it works seamlessly with Alexa.

The product was very easy and quick to set up to the Alexa app and works great

This is the 2nd Amazon Basic product I have bought that doesnt really work. Well lets say its unreliable. First product was a light bulb. I was thinking it was too far from the router. This strip outlet is in the same room as the router as it is just as unreliable as the light bulb.

Works as expected, really like how you can set it up. However, since it is Alexa only, the plugs won’t show up in my Apple home or Google home apps, so to control this plug I have to use a separate app. The Alexa app is also kind of annoying, since you have to scroll past the Alexa options to control the plug. However if you have other Alexa products then it will be just fine.

This item randomly disconnects from ALEXA. It isnt the internet or everything would disconnect. When it works, it works fine.