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Review on TOPGREENER Monitoring Tamper Resistant Appliances TGWF15RM by Jim Reinhardt

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Semi-Switched/Controlled

They are as easy to install as any regular outlet. They take up the width and height of a full gang box, so make sure you have room for them before plugging them in (ie the gang box isn't warped or overcrowded). It should be noted that lead usage is not tracked. Instead, it only tracks usage of Smart Switched Outlets. That means anything plugged into the always-on outlet isn't controlled by the app. If you want to control the total power consumption of the entire device, this is not possible with this device. They are available with 3 faceplate colors (white/black/greyish) but only one wallplate color (white). The Wi-Fi and Switch functions work without grounding. So if you have an old house and there is no soil in your foot, they will still work as intended. Setup via the app is very easy, and if you wait too long to interact with the outlet and pairing mode exits, you can long-press the manual toggle button on the front of the device to switch back to pairing mode. They suit my needs well, but as they only control 1 of the 2 outputs they may not be the same as yours. For the price, I have a hard time finding complaints and I'm glad I bought them over a more expensive brand.

Pros
  • Electrical
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly