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 (2 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 Ive purchased. However, when I set these up, unlike the others I have, I dont 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 didnt 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 doesnt turn on, I know if I heard the click it wasnt because I pronounced the name wrong or Alexa couldnt 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 cant 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 isnt that big of a deal most of the time. Overall, I highly recommend these smart plugs.

The plug works well but the app is junk. I have Bose Soundtouch system so I am familiar with crappy software. Impossible to set up daily automation. Switching to Smartlife app.

Had a previous no name brand that became unsupported by its app so decided to buy Alexa Dot with these smart plugs. All is good and satisfied

Have no dis likes at the moment. I like this camera because of the quality of clips, the pan tilt, the two way audio and easy setup. I am definitely going to buy a coupling more cameras and the door bell too.

Product is good as advertised. Pairing instructions are little confused.

Works great with aquarium lights. Easy to program and set up!

I originally purchased a Wemo so that I could program my Rocket espresso machine to come on a half hour before my morning and afternoon coffee times, but discovered that the it wouldnt work for me. I do not have Apple network devices, and learned that with my iPhone I could only manually turn my machine on and off remotely, but not establish a SCHEDULE for it. I returned the Wemo and found the BN-Link device. It offers easy on/off schedule programming on my phone via the BN-Link app, and easily handles the high amperage of my machine. The directions for linking to your wifi are unnecessarily complicated--some would say convoluted--but once I played around with it a bit, I found my network and things fell into place. BN-Link would be wise to simplify those directions, because I am sure some people get frustrated and send the thing back. That is unfortunate, because once you figure it out, it is great.

I have an Ikea plant cabinet with lights, fans, humidifier and another shelf of plants with plant lights. Sometimes I forget to turn them off plus the switches to turn them off were not in convenient locations. So installing these smart plugs into the wall outlet and then connecting the appliances to these plugs make it easy to turn them off and off via app. The app itself is easy to use. So I programed the app to turn on the lights at 8am and turn them off at 8pm. No more turning off the lights one by one.

I have the Xfinity 5GHz modem/router. Typically if it is a 2.4GHz required connection I cant get it going. I had trouble getting this plug connected but I also have other BN-Link plugs that I am using (purchased back when I had my Netgear 2.4/5 GHz router) and they work just fine so I naturally thought these would work as well. Okay, I tried and tried to get a connection and finally initiated a return. I thought I would give it one more try and for some odd reason it connected. I dont get it. Bottom line: These do work on the Xfinity 5GHz Modem/Router. Please dont ask me how I got it connected, because I couldnt tell ya. I am happy with the BN-Link plugs however.

Difficult to install, maybe it was my samsung s20 ? May be the smart life app? I do not recommend this product .