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Etekcity Remote Control Outlet Wireless Light Switch for Household Appliances Plug and Go Up to 100 ft Range FCC ETL Listed White Learning Code 3Rx 1Tx
Last Updated: December 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Remote
228control, outlet, outlets, lights, lamps
+82%
-18%
" ... Appreciate one remote for multiple outlets. ... "
" ... Good transmission/reception distance and the remote is light enough to mount on a wall with double-sided tape. ... "
" ... We can easily turn off anything at the power source with the click of the easy-to-use remote and reduces the EMF greatly while sleeping. ... "
" ... Little remote works great and no signal problems. ... "
" ... I love the convenience of turning the on and off with one remote. ... If yo yh choose to to can program the remote and bases to set your own light inng schemes. ... "
" ... I like how robust this product is and the fact that a single remote operates 3 plugs. ... "
" ... Remote is small but easy to use. ... "
" ... I'm paraplegic and it is very important for me to use control remotes for lights and appliances. ... "
Ease of Use
174easy, easy to install, easy to set, simple, easier
+99%
-1%
" ... I absolutely love these plug inns they are incredible I would tell the world they need to buy these, and so user friendly! ... "
" ... Ease of use! ... "
" ... This makes it easy to turn off from the other side of the house. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up, really needs almost no instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to use and it's useful!! ... "
" ... Works perfectly and makes my life easier! ... "
" ... It works so well and is super easy to use! ... "
" ... It's an easy hassle free affordable option! ... "
Capacity
107turn, living room, lamps, lights, bedroom
+98%
-2%
" ... ends walking into dark rooms !!! ... "
" ... Great product , use it to control bedroom lights during night time hours. ... "
" ... I have a shop outside and im able to turn off and on from in my house. ... "
" ... My living room and office do not have light switches. ... This is perfect an I may reorder some more for other rooms. ... "
" ... i have one already that use it in my living room so that i can control my 3 lamps from one location, my comfy recliner. ... "
" ... I never have to walk into another dark room as I have these hooked up to my lamps. ... "
" ... Using it on three lamps in corners of room. ... "
" ... I even bought one as a gift for an elderly relative so she can easily turn her bedroom nightstand lamps on/off without having to walk to both sides of her bed. ... "
Product Reliability
75worked, stopped working, years, months, weeks
+63%
-37%
" ... Solves 3 problems. ... "
" ... And two are still working. ... "
" ... I’ve had mine for a couple of years now and they still work perfectly!!!!!! ... "
" ... This is my second purchase, and they are working well as expected. ... "
" ... Works great have been using these for over a year now and no complaints so far. ... "
" ... Working GREAT not even in line of sight, still working GREAT every time. ... "
" ... The device is working as designed. ... "
" ... Worked first time and every time since ... "
Setup
73easy, instructions, easy to set, plug, install
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to install, easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up works great ... "
" ... So easy, no setting up anything. ... "
" ... Great product easy to setup. ... "
" ... I was looking for a clapper to install onto two lamps I have in the living room - then I saw this product instead and OH BOY - With this product and the remote control (WOW) I have a well lit living room again! ... "
" ... They set-up easy pesy. ... "
" ... Easy to install and operate ... "
" ... They are so easy to install and made turning the christmas lights a breeze to turn on and off. ... "
Features
48turn, light, turning, christmas lights, lighting
+96%
-4%
" ... Also hallway lighting is easy to turn off the lights. ... "
" ... I also, now can have a light on when I come in the house and I love it for safety. ... "
" ... Used for Christmas lights. ... "
" ... I own/operate a poolroom and each table has it's own light. ... "
" ... Great for indoor holiday lights! ... "
" ... I like the WIRELESS LIGHT SWITCHES I RECENTLY BOUGHT. ... "
" ... We have used timers in the past but this allows us to have the lights on when we want and off when we don’t with ease and none of the waste! ... "
" ... Have outside Christmas lights . ... "
Ports
44outlet, outlets, wall, plugged, plugs
+75%
-25%
" ... Plug it in and it is ready to go! ... "
" ... I have a shop light in my garage ceiling plugged into a ceiling mounted outlet. ... "
" ... The switch is near the end by the plug which goes in a wall socket that is behind the chair. ... "
" ... I constantly have to reset my cable/modems. ... "
" ... I was satisfied with it, so I ordered another set with 3 outlets. ... "
" ... Outlet adapters are bigger than you would expect. ... "
" ... Fits nicely in one of the Six-Outlet Swivel Surge power strip slots. ... "
" ... I just plugged them into the outlets, plugged the lights I wanted controlled into them, and it worked immediately ... "
Marketplace
41described, works, seller, etekcity, advertised
+95%
-5%
" ... So glad I found this on Amazon! ... "
" ... I like the product, but what I really like is the support and the fact that the seller cares about customers using it. ... "
" ... This product is awesome, and works perfectly as described! ... "
" ... Otherwise work well as described. ... "
" ... It works just as advertised. ... "
" ... good description of the seller ... "
" ... Thank you etekcity. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Battery Life
35new, batteries, dead, replaced, weak
+54%
-46%
" ... They had me try with a new battery and, PROBLEM SOLVED! ... "
" ... I pull them out for Christmas every year and they work every time and I have never replaced the batteries. ... "
" ... However sending it with a dead battery makes a great product not so great. ... "
" ... The new battery made the indicator light as bright as a key chain light. ... "
" ... The cost of new battery $3.97 + taxes. ... "
" ... Once I bought a new battery all was good. ... "
" ... These are life savers. ... "
" ... That way I don't have to worry that the battery will over charge. ... "
Controls
31buttons, turn, lights, click, remote
+81%
-19%
" ... I hit the buttons and turn on all my Christmas lights quickly! ... "
" ... Just push a button and your light's will go off or on Great product. ... "
" ... Makes an audible click when turning on and off. ... "
" ... The buttons on the remote is loud, but overall for the money this is the best bang for your buck! ... "
" ... I can control 3 lights from on bed . ... "
" ... Perfect to just click a button and not have to get up to turn the light off. ... "
" ... Love to be able to click a button to turn a light on - and soon, we will use them for Christmas lights or decorations. ... "
" ... (about 1 year ago) They work perfectly for string lights that do not have an "on / off" switch, or in cases where a lamp has a "on / off" switch on the power cord, itself, that is hard to reach. ... "
Price
31money, worth, waste of money, value, good value
+81%
-19%
" ... Still a good value. ... "
" ... If you can live with these flaws, it really is an effective product at the right price. ... "
" ... GREAT PRODUCT and GREAT value. ... "
" ... Thanks to Etekcity, I was able to get a replacement at a great price. ... "
" ... Good value for the price. ... "
" ... This is perfect for us and was a great price! ... "
" ... I'm very happy with this product and very happy with the price point. ... This was a steal. ... "
" ... great gadget, great price. ... "
Device Compatibility
31devices, lights, alexa, device, connected
+87%
-13%
" ... a power surge or brief outage the connection with not be lost. ... "
" ... I connected lamps and I have even used it connected to an extra garage plug to use it to turn on my Christmas wreath with lights on top of the house during Christmas. ... "
" ... These are an excellent product for people that do not want to use a smart speaker to control their lights or other electronic gear. ... "
" ... I like the device. ... "
" ... And you don't have to be a slave to your phone to turn it on. ... "
" ... plugged in and the lights in . ... "
" ... I also greatly appreciate that I don't have to use WiFi or voice integration for these to work. ... "
" ... Was able to integrate with Alexa also via the Broadlink RM Pro+ (that product is hard to setup btw). ... "
Product As Described
21works, advertised, works as advertised, worked, product
+95%
-5%
" ... Very helpful - works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... With that being said, the product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... They worked exactly as described. ... "
" ... Item works as described. ... "
" ... This product is awesome, and works perfectly as described! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Network
18walls, house, turn, signal, router
+83%
-17%
" ... It can go through walls. ... "
" ... I have a good sized apartment and the range is more than the space I have available as it works through multiple walls and furniture! ... "
" ... my Wi-Fi router / WAN (public facing internet) devices are in separate rooms, and the router is near the ceiling for maximum range in a 4K sq ft home. ... "
" ... I can turn them on and off from inside the bedroom, the range is impressive! ... "
" ... But, it works through closed doors and walls. ... "
" ... One for the WiFi router so I can turn it off from a distance (laying on my bed in my room which is usually when the WiFi acts up) and two for each lamp on the sides of the bed so I don’t have to reach the lamp to turn them off. ... "
" ... Transmits signals through walls. ... "
" ... The range is impressive, and I've had no problems out of these since they were purchased! ... "
Build Quality
17broke, plastic, metal, also, wall
+65%
-35%
" ... Too early to comment on durability but have faith in the product. ... "
" ... The range of the controller is impressive, and the signal goes straight through drywall, ceramic, plastic, and sheet metal. ... The casing is also held together by two tri-wing screws, so keep that in mind if you also want to make wireless appliances. ... "
" ... No bending down or doing contortions to turn a lamp on. ... "
" ... A solid piece. ... "
" ... I dropped it once and it separated but was able to push it back together without damaging it but I think after several hits to the floor it may no longer work. ... "
" ... I'm using these for my all year round balcony lighting because it's so much easier than having to bend way over and get to that plug. ... "
" ... I also really appreciate the beautiful packaging and the plastic wrap that goes over the product. ... "
" ... I have two minor design complaints: the first being the plug units are massive in both depth and height. ... "
Returns
16returning, returned, replacement, without, told
+38%
-63%
" ... Will be returning and looking to another brand and another vendor. ... "
" ... Will be returning this item for a refund. ... "
" ... They sent it twice. ... "
" ... Going to be a hassle for me to return. ... "
" ... I had to return them and try a different product. ... "
" ... I did return and Amazon took care of it as usual. ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... Seem like a return that got resold. ... "
Software Platform
13lights, windows, google, work, turn
+92%
-8%
" ... I don’t Have Alexa but this is 5 stars! ... "
" ... Used for Christmas lights in windows. ... "
" ... Was able to integrate with Alexa also via the Broadlink RM Pro+ (that product is hard to setup btw). ... "
" ... Does everything we need for these cabinets, at a lot less cost than Alexa and other home automation devices. ... "
" ... They are not as invasive as the google/ Alexa hookups. ... I am addicted to my google home setups although. ... "
" ... Alexa will never be in my house . ... "
" ... I have the Alexa system on the lights that I need programmed. ... "
" ... I enjoy putting up lights in my classroom since I have no windows, and this product has made it easy to turn on them on with a single push of a button. ... "
Cables
12extension cord, plugs, outlet, cord, unplug
+75%
-25%
" ... These are the definition of "plug and play". ... "
" ... Marked very well to understand which plug is which. ... "
" ... All but one of the plugs work great. ... "
" ... I am renting this home, so I can hard-wire lighting and for this price . ... "
" ... We love them 3 plug ins for $20. ... "
" ... Quality - not flimsy plugs. ... "
" ... Plug in and you're good to go. ... "
" ... More convenient than going across an often cluttered space to plug in and unplug an extension cord. ... We got rid of the extension cord that draped from the ceiling as well because we can plug the power strip for the lights into one of these wireless plugs and plug that into outlet on the ceiling. ... "
Delivery
12received, arrived, order, box, promptly
+75%
-25%
" ... Works as expected straight out of the box. ... "
" ... Received today so I can’t attest to the longevity. ... "
" ... Received this order promptly. ... "
" ... The item arrived very quickly and was just as described. ... "
" ... was packaged well. ... "
" ... Shipping was great, packaging was great. ... "
" ... Extremely happy with product and fast delivery. ... "
" ... It arrived as promised in a couple of days. ... "
Fit
12loose, fits, velcro, together, three
+58%
-42%
" ... Fits next to large plugs. ... "
" ... I dropped it once and it separated but was able to push it back together without damaging it but I think after several hits to the floor it may no longer work. ... "
" ... It is simple design but I really like this lamp and the way it fits in with my desk layout. ... "
" ... The casing is also held together by two tri-wing screws, so keep that in mind if you also want to make wireless appliances. ... "
" ... Quality - not flimsy plugs. ... "
" ... I know now - once I find a place to put one, there it stays. ... "
" ... Fits nicely in one of the Six-Outlet Swivel Surge power strip slots. ... "
As Gift
10one, christmas, bought, well, tree
+100%
" ... This was a gift to my sister. ... She like it so well she bought one to gift to someone else this week. ... "
" ... Buying more for friends as gifts. ... "
" ... I bought this for a friend as a gift and he loved them! ... "
" ... Used this for Christmas tree. ... "
" ... My sister gave me one for Christmas. ... "
" ... A wonderful gift for a sick person, older person, or a lamp hard to reach. ... "
" ... We even bought another one for a gift. ... "
" ... My first set was a gift. ... "
Size
10little, handy, small, smaller, plug
+70%
-30%
" ... This is super convenient! ... "
" ... So this comes in very handy. ... "
" ... These new designs are much smaller and less bulky. ... "
" ... This is a really handy little unit. ... "
" ... I have my other two on a small chain so I don't misplace them. ... "
" ... Amazing & handy tool. ... "
" ... VERY HANDY TO USE. ... "
Design
10streamlined, product, looks, know, plastic
+90%
-10%
" ... The design is unobtrusive. ... "
" ... I also really appreciate the beautiful packaging and the plastic wrap that goes over the product. ... "
" ... This gadget solved the problem, did not require any programming, and its streamlined design looks decent. ... "
" ... If they streamlined the industrial design this would be a 5-star product. ... "
" ... I like the red on light which let's you know it is on. ... "
Comfort
7comfort, bed, lights, lamp, feel
+86%
-14%
" ... They are just plug in and go, no programming for the small sets so perfect for people who aren't comfortable with electronics too. ... "
" ... I have a chain lamp over my big easy chair where I do my reading. ... It is simple design but I really like this lamp and the way it fits in with my desk layout. ... "
" ... I purchased some fairy lights from IKEA and it’s so nice to be able to turn them on and off from the comfort of my own bed ... "
" ... This makes me feel safer in my home. ... "
" ... I feel comfort knowing i can turn off and on the lights as i chose. ... "
Power Consumption
6save, power
+83%
-17%
" ... I love this purchase my ultimate favorite and so convenient on saving energy ... "
" ... This has been a time and energy saver for both my husband and I. ... "
" ... I can save energy as well without unplugging. ... "
" ... This works great on things like lamps that do not have a power switch. ... "
Overall performance
6job
+83%
-17%
" ... Simple to use and does the job!! ... "
" ... So far, does the job each and every time. ... "
" ... On/Off, simple and reliable. ... "
" ... However, they work great and very responsive! ... "
" ... Performance exactly as described. ... "
Device Stand
5wish, velcro, mount, flush, 3
+60%
-40%
" ... The wall mount is a bit big but it works great. ... "
" ... We've decided to wall mount it and its very helpful ... "
" ... I mounted the remote to the wall with Velcro. ... "
Door
5turn, remote, lights, likely
+60%
-40%
" ... It's great to have to turn all the lights on at the door or from the couch. ... "
" ... I can stand in one place and control the lighted wreath on the front door, the Christmas tree and the lights in my son's room on the other side of the house. ... "
" ... I used 3M tape and stuck the remote to the wall by the door and it's so convenient. ... "
For Kids
4kids, daughter
+75%
-25%
" ... I got this for my daughter for her classroom. ... "
" ... It works great for my kids room too. ... "
" ... I love this product, not only great for what was intended, but i use it to lets say get even with my teen daughter, she gives attitude i turn on and off everything in her room, make her think the house is 'haunted'. ... "
For Fun
4+100%
" ... It makes turning the lights on, FUN! ... "
Volume
4room, living room, lights, sound, lamp
+100%
" ... I bought it for turning a lamp off from across a large room, and it works very well. ... "
" ... I heard about these from an interior designer and ordered them for my living room. ... "
" ... I love them, because I don't have to go into the living room in the morning to turn the lights on. ... "
" ... Perfect for a great room to turn lights off and on. ... "
Defective Delivery
4piece, broken, worked, product, box
-100%
" ... Unfortunately for me, I must've received a dud. ... "
" ... Recieved on time but there seemed to be a piece broken but it worked. ... Returned due to the broken piece. ... "
" ... Is this a product defect or just the specific unit I received? ... "
" ... Box was previously opened. ... "
Wifi
4wi fi, use, say, plug, turn
+100%
" ... Simple button, no wifi . ... "
" ... Needless to say, if the wi-fi goes down, you need a great, easy way to reset it manually without a ladder. ... Some people may say, "Just get the smart plug ones" well duh, those work on wi-fi, and you can't use them if the wi-fi is down. ... "
" ... No WiFi needed just plug in and you are good to go. ... "
" ... I use it to turn my wireless router off at night and for a couple of lights in the house. ... "
Storage
4would, used, switch, room, nice
+75%
-25%
" ... It would be nice if it didn't take up so much space. ... "
" ... It would be nice if they would up the load capacity to 15 A on future designs. ... "
" ... After getting the tree decorated and neatly tucked into the corner of the room it has always been unpleasant to get to the on/off switch in an extension cord we have used for many years. ... "
Charging
4plug, put, outlets, remote, included
+75%
-25%
" ... So simple to set up, just add battery, plug in and it works! ... "
" ... That way I don't have to worry that the battery will over charge. ... "
" ... You just plug in the adapters in the outlets that you want, put a battery in the remote and it is ready to roll. ... "
Sound Quality
3turn, one, click, bed
+100%
" ... I have my entire sound system, tv, etc on one unit. ... "
" ... I'm using this to remotely turn on a subwoofer and an exhaust fan, behind my home theater. ... "
" ... We can turn on the baby's sound machine and small light with one click. ... "
Sleep Tracking
3turn, go to sleep, want, one, getting
+100%
" ... She’s able to turn both on when exiting her sleep chair and off when she returns from the bathroom . ... "
" ... Sorry, I work for a living and I need my sleep! ... "
" ... Definitely like it so far I use it to turn off the lights in my bedroom once I am getting ready to go to sleep it’s nice for when you’re reading and you don’t want to movie you want to shut the lights off I do wish that you were able to have six or seven outlets connected to one remote but it’s OK also a word of caution careful of where you plug it in and if you things have things blocking the outlet i.e. ... "
Floors
3floors, basement, trip
+100%
" ... I have one in my basement and it goes through the floors just fine. ... "
" ... Performed the intended job of saving me a lot of up and down the stairs. ... "
" ... It is located in the basement and this saves my wife a trip down the stairs. ... "
Display Clarity
3turn
+100%
" ... makes it easier to turn on pc screens and lights in area ... "
" ... I have a photo studio and a bank of led lights to light up my green screen. ... "
" ... Many thanks to Etekcity for the prompt resolution. ... "
Cleaning
3dust collector, table, rated, outlet, load
+100%
" ... The design is clean, curious as to outdoor applications. ... "
" ... The wireless remote function works very well and turns on my dust collection system in the garage on command. ... "
" ... I'm using this to turn on a vacuum attached to my table saw and it is nice to have a button on the saw rather than walking (100x/day) to the vacuum. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 1200 meters