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Review on HBN Smart Plug Mini 15A, WiFi Smart Outlet Works With Alexa, Google Home Assistant, Remote Control With Timer Function, No Hub Required, ETL Certified, 2.4G WiFi Only, 2-Pack by Sean Franklin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Synchronization made easy; loving the app

Installed 9 of these fairly easy. Already got mine to all start at 5:30pm and end at 5:30am.First thing I did was scan the QR code to install the app then ignored the paper instruction. The app is everything and all that is needed.To make the installation easy, don't plug this thing yet until you are on step 1 on the app (there are only 3 steps).Step 1: Plug it in, see the red light (it powers on its own) then click next.Step 2: Hold the power button for 5 seconds until it powers off, then you will see a red and purple/pinkish light alternating. Tap on the little circle to confirm.Step 3. Click next and let it do its thing for about a minute or two.Pros: The app is what sold it for me. It is much more user friendly and has better features than my Lutron app which I use use for my hard-wired smart switches, and I paid less for everything.Cons: Nothing for now but will update if any of them 9 I installed fails. I wish they were smaller coz they are taking up the space for other socket.Other thoughts:Always good to test once installed. Also, it helped that both my router and wired repeater are dual-band. 2.4 Ghz is really all you need; perfect for long range band and besides, it's not meant for passing any other internet traffic. It has one purpose. 5 Ghz would have been an overkill.

Pros
  • I like everything about product
Cons
  • The device may be prone to overheating