HBN Smart Plug 15A, WiFi&Bluetooth Outlet Extender Dual Socket Plugs Works with Alexa, Google Home Assistant, Remote Control with Timer Function, No Hub Required, ETL Certified, 2.4G WiFi Only, 2-Pack

So far I like it. But I cant say too much about the original HBN app, because I deleted it and I am currently using the Smart Life app instead. The instruction leaflet that the socket came with can use a little updating. It was confusing and it took several tries to add the smart socket to the app. The app itself was not too confusing, but it still took several tries to connect the device. Then when I went to link the socket to my Alexa it gave me an error in the Alexa app. It said the app was not current. Well I was not able to update the HBN app, possibly because it is the most recent version. Alexa then also gave me an option to switch to the Smart Life app. At first I thought oh is this the updated version and since I already had the app for my other sockets I use, I just switched over and everything just automatically linked after I connected the app to socket. What a breeze. It turns out the Smart Life app is a totally different app all together and it seems to serve as a catch-all app for many of the different brand devices out there. In fact the other sockets that I was already using the app for were for a totally different brand.

Bought these to plug in the Christmas lights and decor and made it extremely handy to turn them on/off. No more bending awkwardly behind a Christmas tree to fumble around for a plug or on/off switch. Ill be using these for lamps and other electronics that dont need to be on all of the time...like a treadmill and/or printer.

Just what i needed, working from home recently redid my home work desk. got a real desk and put 2 lamps on the corner. was getting cumbersome reaching over to turn them on and off. got this plug and now have it set on a daily timer to automatically turn on and off. setup was a little wonky as others have mentioned. opened the smartlife app which i use with other smart outlets to setup. found it tried to connect got an error, tried to refresh and nothing. But went back to the homepage and there it was and worked flawlessly. not sure if it was the app or the product but its all good now.

After connecting with HBN app easily integrates with Alexa smart control. I use this to control outside lights and a shop light in my basement. Can easily setup trimmers or arrange to operate based on daylight.

I bought two smart plugs. The smart plugs work great and were easy to pair with my Alexa devices. I will definitely be buying more for me and my family.

A little hard to set up at first but then I watched a YouTube video and it explained everything so much better. The thing I can’t stand is the bright lights. It’s sooooo bright that it keeps me up at night. Works as a night light but not if you like complete darkness to sleep in. Might just find black tape to cover it cause the double outlet is really convenient.

Might be a personal thing but I had an easier time setting it up on android than iOS

I got really frustrated trying to set up these plugs. I intended to connect them to my Alexa, but the initial HBN app connection was so confusing that Im worried the Alexa set up will be just as painful. I was stuck on one of the first steps because it told me to turn the outlet on with the power button. Not sure why it says that because there is no power button!!! My husband had to step in and figured it out for me, and thank goodness for him. (Instead of a power button, you just hold down one of the front arrow buttons while its plugged in until it flashes blue. At that point, the app should detect the outlet and the setup is straightforward from there) Despite the headache, so far I really like these plugs. Believe it or not, but the painful setup wont deter me from buying more smart products made by HBN.

I bought this so I could turn the recirculation pump on and off from upstairs. I have to agree with other reviewers...the set up can be a little frustrating. But anyone with decent tech skills can figure it out. It works well with the Alexa app or using voice commands with my Dot. Id say buy this plug if you dont mind a bit of a hassle during install. It was a good price and is working well.

These work great and are exactly what I needed however set up instructions are very very vague and scheduling instructions. don’t really exists. Still trying to figure out how to delete a schedule. Difficulties 8 had were found to be human error, would have been easier to clearly written instructions.