TP-Link 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗼 Smart Plug Wi-Fi Mini, Energy Monitoring, Compatible with Alexa & Google Home & Samsung SmartThings, Timer, 15A/1800W Max, ETL Certified, 2.4G Wi-Fi Only, Tapo P115(4-Pack)

It is rare that I see a TRULY well-designed product - software, and/or consumer electronics. But these are the rare gem: clearly well thought out, designed, and tested. SUPER easy setup (if you have the app installed and open, it will automatically prompt you to add when one is plugged in) - total of 75 seconds to setup, beginning to end INCLUDING a firmware update. (not including entering WiFi information - only needed for the first device)I originally got it just to monitor how much power devices were using (WAY cheaper than those Kill-A-Watt type meters: smaller, records history, AND remote monitoring!)But found so many more great, useful features when I started setting up the first plug:- SCHEDULE: you can set absolute times (i.e. ON at 5:03pm, OFF at 11:17pm), or RELATIVE times to Sunrise or Sunset, WITH OFFSETS - BRILLIANT! (other plugs only give you right AT Sunrise/Sunset). My living room gets dark about an hour BEFORE sunset - so I can set the ON = SUNSET-(1 Hour), OFF = 11pm, and it will adjust automatically throughout the year! Always 1 hour before sunset. No changing it with seasons, or Daylight Savings Time!! May use for low-voltage lights and Christmas lights (i.e. a little before sunset until a little before sunrise)- CHARGE GUARD (Beta): it will turn off whenever it detects the power dropping below a certain level (currently configurable 1-20 watts) for a certain period. GREAT to protect your battery, device, and HOUSE. I just set one up for my eBike charger: <20w for 10 minutes, and it shuts off when done charging. Safer, and better for the battery. Will be using them for charging my drones/quadcopters/RC stuff, drills, phones, cars, 3D Printer (ie when done printing), etc.- TIMED OFF (Auto-Off Timer): it will turn off after a set period of time, *every time you turn it on* (i.e. after pressing the power button on the plug, OR by remote)So use on things like: iron, hair curling iron, hotplate, soldering iron, EBIKE (mine is set to 10 hours), etc. This works IN ADDITION to "Charge Guard" and Power Limit.- POWER PROTECTION (LIMIT): turns off if your wattage limit is exceeded (short? failure? fire? etc.). I set my eBike charger plug to 300 watts, as it normally draws <200w.- AUTO FIRMWARE UPDATE: I'm tired of updating devices manually! And I have A LOT lol (time window configurable)- NOTIFICATIONS: I've only tested the "Charge Guard", but it sends you a notification "Charge Guard turned off Device X" - I expect similar from the other modes- Quick response: plug turns on immediately from the app (at least when I'm local) - some other devices have a few second delay- Good sized, long-term company. TP-Link has been around for years, with lots of networking equipment - so they'll be around for a while, and maintain their app - unlike the little no-name brands. This also suggests these should be well-designed for reliability and longevity.I feel much safer about charging my EBike with this (set to max 10 hours, 300w, and auto-off when the charging power drops below 20w for >10 minutes). A VERY low price for peace of mind!Oh - and I can see how much power a device is using - my original goal :) Current/real-time, past (history), which days, cost (if you enter your $/kWh), etc. All nicely graphed out.Additional features I haven't explored:"Smart Actions", like geofencing (turn things on/off based on your location, like lights on/off when you're home vs away)Device integration with things like leak detectors, contact switches (eg on doors), humidifiers/hygrometers, Smart Buttons, Group actions (when one device is turned on (or off), turn other device(s) on/off), cameras for motion detection

I did not notice this was a used device but that's OK' Looks brand new and works perfectly.I love KASA smart devices!Have yet to run into one that was tough to configure. I've tried a bunch of diff brands and so far, I like KASA's Android App the best and their Smart devices. Super easy to setup new devices. Easy to control in the KASA app, real intuitive and works well with Alexa (voice and app). I don't get asked for user/PW every time I go to use KASA app like some other smart device apps. KASA app is well designed, user friendly and just works as it should.Took less than 3 minutes to connect this device to my home system and it works great. I like having manual switchs on body to see what state outlets are in and turn outlets on and off manually if I want.Having 2 seperately controled outlets on one smart device is handy as I have 2 devices in same location now running off one smart plug. Frees up a duplex receptacle. And I like having the outlets 90 degree to the duplex outlets. You can get end tables, night stands etc. closer to wall than if it was smart plug, then device plug protruding 90 degrees from wall. ALL of these smart plugs' outlets should be 90 degrees from duplex receptacle.Couple cons in my opinion for this HS107:This KASA HS107 smart plug is large! I can still use the second duplex plug, but this device is just big and bulky. About 3.5X larger than one KASA mini smart plug. If KASA can make a mini-plug a given size, why does putting 2 in one device become the size of about 3 to 4 mini plugs? Side note: I have many KASA mini plugs and they all work perfect.High Price? Not understanding why I can get 4 KASA smart mini-plugs for around $25 and this one dual channel plug is $40? Maybe it's supply & demand? I assume KASA sells more single outlet Smart mini plugs than the HS107's.I WAS NOT given the HS107 free to review and I WAS NOT compensated for this positive review. I know it sounds like I was. I am just really satified with KASA products including their Android App! It's nice to find a good brand that sells good items at a reasonable price in this sea of Chinese goods. Seems like at least half are poorly designed, don't work well and basically are junk!If you are on the fence on the HS107, just hit the buy button. You will like it.

These smart plugs have been pretty useful since I got them. They work well for my 3D printer and seedling grow lights, which is what I bought them for (I don't even bother with those fancy hydroponic setups). Setting them up was easy enough, though the app took a bit of fiddling around to get working properly. It does have some cool features though, like energy monitoring and scheduling. One time it showed me that my printer was using way more power than usual - turns out I had left it on all night by mistake! (I'm too busy thinking about new designs to worry about turning things off sometimes).The plugs themselves are small enough to fit into most outlets without any issues, and they have a nice clean look. The fact that they can be controlled with Alexa is a bonus - I don't even need to get up from my desk to turn on the grow lights now. They're pretty decent overall, though sometimes they take a while to respond to commands. Still, for the price, you really can't complain too much.