GHome SmartMini Plug Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, WiFi Outlet Socket Remote Control with Timer Function, Only Supports 2.4GHz Network, No Hub Required, ETL FCC Listed (4 Pack), White

While these sockets are supposed to be compatible with Google home App, I found it much easier to download the recommended GOSUND app and do all your setup thru that app. It has a friendlier user interface and allows for customization. I started off naming my first (4) plugs, 1, 2, 3, 4 then after locating them in the house I renamed them, TRIPOD LAMP, OFFICE, Bedroom#2 etc. They attach to your WiFi and work flawlessly. They provide instant ON & OFF from anywhere in the house.

excellent smart plug easy to use and set up. works well with Google home app. after 2months it has no issues. Great schedule feature to set On and Off.

These work great. I bought these so I didn’t have to turn off Christmas decorations one at a time. Such a time saver!

Bought these to automatically turn on and off the lights in my reptile terrariums, whether I’m at home or off on a trip for a few days. They are super cool little appliances that were fairly easy to set up, and I’m surprised they are so affordable.Only giving 4 stars because the app is lacking in some areas. At first, I was putting in my wifi password incorrectly while pairing, and the app didn’t say that my password was incorrect but just that the pairing had “timed out” or “failed” and it suggested I move closer to my router. This led me to believe there was something wrong with my connection or the product rather than my password simply being incorrect. There are also quite a bit of typos in the app, and the home location feature doesn’t seems to do or mean anything because it changes to your current location every time you open it and never stays set. I also haven’t figured out how to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit, I’m not sure that it’s an option (not that it matters because I think it’s displaying the temp of my current location and not my house).Overall, great product for things you need to turn off and on remotely or without being right beside the switch. App needs work but that can always be improved in software updates.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I picked it because it worked with many platforms.

I have an Ubiquiti network with many Access Points. The system works really well and I've had no issues. I have about 70 devices on a network capable of over 1000 devices.Over the last few years I purchased a few of the Gosund smart outlets. They worked very well. They require a 2.4GHz network as they won't work at the 5GHz level. That's fine. I have other wireless smart devices that are 2.4 GHz only also and they are working fine.I purchased 2 - 4 packs of the smart plugs that are now labled GHome. I have had nothing but problems.To setup, you need to first download the latest version of the app for the device. Then create or conenct a wireless network that is only 2.4GHz, not shared with a 5GHz. Connect your phone to the 2.4GHz network and then add the device once it is pluged into an outlet.Even if I try to set the device up a few feet from an access point, they usually fail at being added. I can get them to connect after many tries, but they then go "off-line" without any changes.They have all been checked for the latest firmware and have been reset to factory over and over. I have contacted support a few times and get the standard "It's your network". When I let them know I have other devices including other Gosund devices, they say things like:"A home router can only support 16-20 devices, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, etc."Wow, really, Thanks for the expert analysis :).I finally purchased 4 TP-link Kasa EP25's from Amazon. They all connected immediately and work perfectly on the network. I even went back and reset one GHome from each box and they both failed. There has to be some design or manufacturing defect in the new devices. Manufacturers keep reducing the quality of devices over time to make money. These are useless.Save yourself major issues and just go with the TP-Links. They are more money, but they actually work.By the way, I own an IT company that just had it's 30th anniversary. I've done this a few times, LOL.

These Wi-Fi sockets are great for wirelessly controlling all kinds of things in your house. I initially bought them for controlling my Christmas lights, but after Christmas was over I decided to try using them on other appliances in the house. Now I can turn on my 3D printer and my drill press just with my voice using these sockets! These use the Gosund app, which works fine. They can also be linked with Google Home after they're set up, which is nice. You can program them through the app to turn on and off in a variety of ways including a regular daily schedule, or certain days of the week, etc.When you sync them to your network you need to make sure your phone is on a 2.4 GHz WiFi connection, they only work on that type of Wi-Fi and they use your phone to make the connection with your router and so you have to disable the 5 GHz connection on your phone (just select the forget connection in your phone's Wi-Fi settings) temporarily while you are setting them up. After they are set up you can switch your phone back to 5 Ghz WiFi if you want.Also, a note on connecting them: I found that after you plug it into the wall, even though it essentially seems to turn on immediately when you plug it in, you still need to hold down the switch on the side for 5 seconds first for it to reset itself before it will allow itself to connect with the app. After you have finished holding down the button and it has turned itself back on then the app will allow it to sync. Simply plugging the socket into the wall and it turning on automatically is not enough to allow it to sync for some reason.