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BN LINK BND 60 U47 Indoor Mini 24 Hour Mechanical Outlet Timer 3 Prong 2 Pack
Last Updated: June 10, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Ease of Use
191easy to set, easy, set, simple, timer
+92%
-8%
" ... This product ia great very simple to set up and use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Works just as it is supposed to and easy to use. ... "
" ... Great product and easy to use! ... "
" ... Timer was easy to setup and functions as desired. ... "
" ... Easy to use & install. ... "
" ... Simply and easy to use, but takes a little effort to set correctly. ... "
" ... Súper simple to use. ... "
Product Reliability
91worked, weeks, months, stopped working, days
+48%
-52%
" ... I bought a 2 pack October 22 it’s November 20 one will not work ... "
" ... Had these for 16 months and they stopped operating properly. ... "
" ... After one night one unit failed, Will have to send back ... "
" ... Each lasted only about 2 weeks before complete failure. ... "
" ... Does not work. ... "
" ... This is common but after years of use. ... Not within 30 days. ... "
" ... 1 of the timers did not work, didn't find out till months later. ... "
" ... But 1 just STOPPED WORKING. ... "
Setup
74set, easy to set, easy, simple, easy to install
+85%
-15%
" ... Instructions were clear for set-up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Timers are easy to use, simple instructions come with the timers in case you get confused. ... "
" ... Easy to follow instructions. ... "
" ... So easy to set up and wow no little set up clips. ... "
" ... Works very well, just be sure to follow the instructions carefully. ... "
" ... This product was easy to set -- add to it the reasonable price and what more can you want! ... "
" ... The instructions were easy to follow and it works great. ... "
Features
64lights, turn, timers, christmas lights, function
+81%
-19%
" ... I am keeping the other one for Xmas lights. ... "
" ... So far have had a good experience with this timer. ... "
" ... The appliance plugs into the front of the timer. ... "
" ... Works great for our christmas lights. ... "
" ... Timer is working great. ... "
" ... I use this on a grow light and have it set up to turn on at 6 am and off at 7 pm. ... "
" ... Great for having light when we get up, or come home to a lit home when it's dark outside. ... "
" ... used for indoor Christmas lights ... "
Price
50money, waste of money, value, waste, timer
+80%
-20%
" ... Works great, excellent price ... "
" ... This product was easy to set -- add to it the reasonable price and what more can you want! ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised that at how solid feeling they are for the price. ... "
" ... It is well made, simple to use and an excellent price. ... "
" ... Good price for 2. ... "
" ... Great product with a great price ... "
" ... For the money, you can't beat these timers! ... "
" ... For the price work great. ... "
Sound Quality
48timer, ticking, quiet, timers, ticking sound
+35%
-65%
" ... Two of the timers had small defects (one missing a small timer pin, the other making a loud 'clicking' noise when operating). ... "
" ... This timer is louder than other mechanical timers I have used in the past. ... "
" ... Loud mechanical noise relative to product size. ... Sound is annoying/ distracting. ... "
" ... everything works fine, but I wish it didn't make a super annoying ticking noise when working. ... "
" ... Very loud timer mechanism. ... "
" ... Worked silently for about 2 weeks, then started to make light noises but only got worse as the weeks went by. ... "
" ... Timer has developed the typical gear train noise. ... "
" ... My only problem is that you can hear the timer ticking through. ... I ended up unplugging it because of the sound. ... "
Build Quality
28push, broke, timers, timer, tabs
+43%
-57%
" ... Also, the little pins used to adjust the timer can pop out very easily. ... "
" ... The plastic notches pop out. ... The build quality of these timers is horribly cheap! ... "
" ... They are cheaply made. ... So the pins are little harder than most to set. ... "
" ... The plastic timers will not depress. ... "
" ... I broke off a nail trying to push down the black levers. ... "
" ... The time pins were broken and would not push down into the unit. ... "
" ... Product already broke within a couple of weeks. ... Sucks because it caused damage to my seedlings ... "
" ... The "push-pull" pins are NOT easy to work. ... to the extent you fear breaking them. ... "
Size
27size, small, nice, timers, smaller size
+96%
-4%
" ... I particularly like the smaller size with plug slot in front. ... "
" ... I love the smaller size. ... "
" ... Love them and they are small and compact. ... "
" ... Nice and very small ... "
" ... Compact, easy to use, and able to get to the second outlet but the clock for current time did not work on one of these devices. ... "
" ... I like the fact that the unit is compact and not big and bulky. ... "
" ... I like the compact size and the fact that it is grounded. ... "
" ... They're a nice size, not bulky, and work great! ... "
Capacity
26room, bedroom, dark, quiet, timers
+85%
-15%
" ... no more walking into a dark house! ... "
" ... Now that it gets dark so early, it's nice to have a light come on in the house before I get home. ... "
" ... Installed another near an entryway window to deter crime as it looks like we are home. ... "
" ... Works great and helps the house smell great al km the time. ... "
" ... Perfect for garage or something, but I am using in my office. ... "
" ... It’s a simple to use timer, great for any application in your house ... "
" ... Great to come home to a lit house ... "
" ... I have it turning on for a few hours before I get home, house smells lovely everyday. ... "
Wash Programs
25work, switch, one, second, working
+60%
-40%
" ... Decent basic timer. ... "
" ... Nice mechanical timer. ... "
" ... Just like any other push tab timer. ... "
" ... A switch on the side lets you bypass the timer. ... "
" ... Like the fact that you can elect to have the timer on or off by simply pushing the switch to either constant (on) or timer ... "
" ... The size of the timer. ... "
" ... if you are looking for a simple timer with no frills this is a great choice. ... "
" ... This timer is much better. ... "
Delivery
25delivery, fast, box, package, delivered
+72%
-28%
" ... Price was reasonable and fast delivery. ... "
" ... I know that they are for indoor use but for the price it was worth the gamble and they delivered! ... "
" ... Otherwise, no complaints and arrived on time. ... "
" ... Exactly as stated, shipped quickly too. ... "
" ... It was next day delivery, very inexpensive and worked as advertised perfectly. ... "
" ... Arrived as described in ad ... "
" ... Was delivered early and no fuss ... "
" ... I received this item several days ago and immediately put them to work. ... "
Volume
22noise, timers, ticking, annoying, timer
+9%
-91%
" ... The other is so noisy that I can’t stand to be in the same room with it. ... "
" ... one timer started creating loud noise from the start and I could not use it at all. ... "
" ... its very loud ... "
" ... Loud ticking sound ... "
" ... It’s so loud! ... "
" ... This timers are SO loud they are annoying. ... "
" ... It started to make a loud clicking noise after using it for 10 months. ... "
" ... The timer is loud. ... "
Controls
20timer, switch, turn, push, difficult
+25%
-75%
" ... Timer dial will not turn. ... Doesn't matter if the side switch is on or off. ... "
" ... The black buttons are a little difficult to adjust. ... "
" ... Item would come on and off when buttons weren’t pushed down! ... "
" ... The dial is a bit confusing. ... "
" ... Very loud timer mechanism. ... "
" ... The buttons are very small so you may have an issue setting it with large fingers like I did. ... "
" ... This product does not work- the small keys are difficult to push up and down and the time stops working after a couple hours. ... "
" ... You also can't remotely control it. ... "
Marketplace
20seller, amazon, product, contacted, work
+75%
-25%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Amazon is not always the cheapest. ... "
" ... I contacted seller directly and they made it right!!! ... Totally happy with this seller and item. ... "
" ... I contacted the support of the company and they were very kindly send me the replacement. ... "
" ... Work exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Info is available on Amazon. ... "
" ... Very Satisfied I Thank You. ... "
" ... but they work as advertised. ... "
Returns
12replacement, unfortunately, till, since, sending
+8%
-92%
" ... Very frustrating since its past return deadline and this is obviously a manufacturing default. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the return window has closed. ... "
" ... Now the others have to be sent to electronic recycle or put in the landfills. ... "
" ... Had to return pins don’t work on both ... "
" ... Unfortunately this item was a bust. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... I guess I will have to return both of them. ... "
" ... I’m returning the product. ... "
Overall performance
11done, gets the job, simple, perfect, price
+100%
" ... Gets the job done ... "
" ... Simple, less expensive, and dose the job. ... "
" ... Does it’s job. ... "
" ... Been using them and am happy with their performance. ... "
" ... It does the job ... "
" ... For the money they get the job done. ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... A simple no frills timer that gets the job done. ... "
Fit
11push, position, tabs, tiny, pull
+55%
-45%
" ... They are easy to program and use and small and compact enough to fit behind furniture. ... "
" ... I like that they are very tiny,the fit on my power strip better than big ones would ... "
" ... With them being smaller comes harder little tabs. ... "
" ... Kind of hard to pop the time tabs out and I reccomend using a screwdriver. ... "
" ... Works like it should, small size fits nicely so that the other outlet isn't blocked. ... "
" ... It works perfectly and the fit is what was so perfect about this product. ... "
Clock
10timer, set, easy to set, time, goes
+80%
-20%
" ... It took me a minute to push and pull up the pegs, easy to set the timer and clock, they work great!! ... "
" ... The other one is like clock work! ... "
" ... If you are looking for a silent timer, look elsewhere. ... "
" ... Very simple and easy to set this timer. ... "
" ... The timer is easy to understand and set up, but after the first day, it started making a loud clicking noise like a clock would. ... "
" ... We use the timer to set a schedule for our lamps to come on at specific times each day. ... "
Product As Described
8work, advertised
+88%
-13%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... but they work as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Work exactly as advertised. ... "
Device Compatibility
8smart, lights, devices, want, timer
+50%
-50%
" ... After set, device did not work. ... "
" ... Since it’s both devices that are faulty I’d say that the product is not a good buy ... "
" ... I plugged it in and plugged my lights into that . ... "
" ... Doesn't work, lights started flickering immediately. ... "
Ports
7outlet, power strip, plugs, three, standard
+71%
-29%
" ... I ended up returning to use WiFi plugs with other smart home technology. ... "
" ... Three prong plug makes it safe. ... "
" ... Frees up plugs in the power strip because the plug is on the top of the timer. ... "
" ... I love now having to manually plug and unplug the lights. ... "
Storage
7every, timer
+86%
-14%
" ... Takes up valuable space. ... "
" ... LOVE how it COSTS you to return these almost half the purchase price sooo in the junk drawer they go ... "
" ... Used on a fish tank ... "
" ... I needed a timer where, because of the tight space, I could plug things in the front of the timer. ... "
" ... They don't take up a lot of space and do the job quite well. ... "
Comfort
7use, little, timers, tabs, really
+43%
-57%
" ... I broke off a nail trying to push down the black levers. ... Once they’re in the up position, can’t easily be pushed down by hand onto desired timing. ... "
" ... They stick halfway and sometimes are very difficult to press into the "down" position . ... to the extent you fear breaking them. ... "
Power Consumption
6electricity, love, anything
+83%
-17%
" ... Great for saving energy while not using electronics. ... "
" ... Use it on my 12V in the winter so I dont have to pay for electricity all night ... "
" ... I haven't had any issues with that and since it doesn't have anything fancy I don't have to worry about power outages or anything resetting the timer. ... "
" ... Perfect, I got for my dogs, and save electricity bill ... "
" ... Love the ability to switch to constant power! ... "
For Travel
5went, used, trips, purchased, matter
+80%
-20%
" ... I used this when we went on vacation. ... "
" ... Gives you a peace of mind when you are on vacation . ... "
" ... Purchased these timers before going on vacation to have some lights on inside the home while we were gone. ... "
Accuracy
5time, timer, keep, good, cheap
+100%
" ... Work ok but have no idea if the time is accurate. ... "
" ... This is a good timer if you want something simple and cheap and don't need small extremely accurate intervals. ... "
" ... they were received in original packaging, easy to set up, and they keep accurate time. ... "
" ... Time accuracy plus or minus 5 min. ... "
Video Playback
5video, watching, set, easy to use
+100%
" ... They even have a youtube video on how to set them! ... "
" ... Recommend watching YouTube videos. ... "
" ... After watching YouTube video was able to set up. ... "
" ... After watching the YouTube video I got it. ... "
" ... I watched a YouTube video and then it all made sense and is very easy to use. ... "
Design
4good, design, turn, really, position
+75%
-25%
" ... Nice compact design. ... "
" ... I was a bit hesitant when reading other reviews that the pin position was a problem but I really liked the design that is not as bulky as some and we only wanted two lamps, in separate areas of our house, turn on and turn off whether we're home or not. ... "
" ... work good, look fine, simple, and inexpensive. ... "
Defective Delivery
3box
-100%
" ... I was very disappointed when I opened thew box. ... "
Night Photography
3light, hours
+100%
" ... Used for indoor lighting. ... "
" ... I like the design - dark for night hours, light for day hours. ... "
" ... Use for Christmas decorations and then for lamb light during night. ... "
Network
3come home
+67%
-33%
" ... Great to come home to a lit house ... "
" ... Nearly let our house on fire. ... "
Battery Life
3use, charge, time
+67%
-33%
" ... Works just as suggested, I use this on my Ebike to charge the battery ... "
" ... It has an always on switch if you ever needed it on during off hours. ... "
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