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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 Jesse Blair

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best so far. good for me

I bought my first Echo (the original) in February 2016 and (anticipating smart home use) ordered a couple of then available WiFi plugs at the same time. Those were from an American company and are still in service. The problem was that they were too large and they did not have high wattage capacity. I recently bought an "air fryer" but, while it was not cheap, it had no on/off switch and each time I used it I was obliged to unplug it.very uncool design. So I bought one of these switches to use as an on/off switch for that appliance. The challenge was finding a WiFi switch that would handle the current. The fryer is rated at 1700 watts.yeah, I know that's not current.and these switches are rated at 1875. So I took the plunge. I bought a pair and I use the other one with a radiator-type space heater in my den (1500 watts). They are both working very well with these switches. But that's not all, the switches were the easiest to set up of the (now 15) switches I have in the house AND they automatically connect to Echo/Alexa. They can be switched on/off physically by pushing a button, or with the phone app, or by commands to Alexa.Perfect ! So of all the switches I've bought in the past four years, these are (surprisingly) the best.also much cheaper than their domestic counterparts. If my opinion of them should change, I will make an addendum to this review, but at this point I am totally satisfied.great value, ease of use, AND high wattage capacity. 7/8/21 Addendum: Just bought #3. All of the above still applies. I'm using it on a large fan which has high start-up current but moderate running current. The plug is working just fine with it.both from iPhone & from Alexa. Still the best value in a plug that does not require a separate HUB to function.

Pros
  • Remote Control
Cons
  • The product may not be compatible with all types of home electrical systems