Last Updated: October 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Gosund Smart Dimmer Switch Wifi Wall Light Switch Compatible with Alexa and Google Home 4 Pack Single Pole Remote Control No Hub Required ETL and FCC Listed
Last Updated: October 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
561
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
23
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WIFI
Review Analysis - 538 recent, verified reviews
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Software Platform
218app, google home, plugs, smart, smart life app
+84%
-16%
" ... I got these to control several lamps I have around the house with our Google Home. ... "
" ... Alexa turn on , turn off. ... "
" ... I already had Google Home set up. ... And a Chromecast enabled TV. ... But there's something so cool about walking in the house and asking Google to turn on your lamp. ... The app's English is also poor, but still easy enough to schedule automatic on-off switches. ... And, although there's no instructions for setting up with Google, it's easy to do in the Google Home app. ... "
" ... Download the Smart Life app and discover the plugs. ... Add to Alexa and done. ... "
" ... Work well with our amazon echo plus/alexa. ... "
" ... Compatible with Alexa as well. ... "
" ... I love how they interact with the app, and how many options for customization there are. ... "
" ... I have them linked to my Google Home Assistant and I use voice control to turn them on and off. ... "
Device Compatibility
178app, plugs, lights, smart, echo
+79%
-21%
" ... Set up was very simple, it works with my Alexa devices and if you need to turn off the light before the scheduled time you just hit the power button on the side, simple enough. ... "
" ... Lamps turn on automatically or with my Alexa command. ... "
" ... I had to connect my phone to a different explicit 2.4 SSID so that I could set up the switch. ... "
" ... It was very easy to set up with the Amazon Echo and the device’s app is very easy to use. ... "
" ... Awesome solutiou for automation at home. ... "
" ... They were good, not massively simple to install and Alexa lost connection a few times, but good. ... "
" ... I have 3, and they all work perfectly with Alexa. ... "
" ... You can easily set up schedules or turn them on and off from your phone! ... "
Ease of Use
141easy to set, set, app, setup, easy to use
+94%
-6%
" ... Overall tho they are easy to setup and control via my phone. ... "
" ... Easy to get up. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and add a room or outlet to your already existing profile. ... "
" ... Setup was fairly easy and they work as expected. ... "
" ... Pretty easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... It was easy to set it up and even easier to use the app. ... "
" ... Fast shipping and easy to set up. ... "
" ... Set-up was very easy. ... "
Setup
138set, easy, instructions, easy to install, installation
+93%
-7%
" ... Setting these up was a breeze, followed the provided instructions and it paired with Alexa just fine. ... "
" ... They are easy to set up & program. ... "
" ... Quick and easy setup! ... "
" ... They are very easy to setup as plugs. ... "
" ... They were easy to install and hooked up to her Alexa seamlessly. ... "
" ... They are so easy to use, just insert into the outlet and it connects quickly and stays connected. ... "
" ... Installation and setup is quick. ... "
" ... I have only had them week but no problems and easy to set up. ... "
Apps
113alexa, smart life app, google home, plugs, smart
+81%
-19%
" ... Rarely in the smart life app except initial set up ... "
" ... I plugged these in and discovered them right away with my SmartLife app. ... Coupled that with IFTTT app and I have lights coming on in the morning and turning off at bedtime. ... "
" ... They use the same app, look, and work exactly the same. ... "
" ... Works great with Alexa and Google home. ... Very impressed with how well and easy it was to I integrate with other apps. ... "
" ... Important: download app before you install plugs. ... "
" ... They're easy to program and you can use the app to turn them on/off with ease. ... "
" ... It was easy to set it up and even easier to use the app. ... Works with my google home app ... "
" ... They were so easy to install and the app works great by itself via your phone as well as with Alexa. ... "
Product Reliability
60working, months, stopped working, month, failed
+60%
-40%
" ... Look great and great concept but all 3 have stopped working. ... "
" ... They work super, but I did get one that stopped working and won’t reset. ... "
" ... I have had no problem setting them up, and have had no issues with disconnections. ... "
" ... No problems at all. ... "
" ... I got worked perfectly and setup without an issue, very happy with them several months in. ... "
" ... They work fist fine. ... "
" ... I have had no failures and they have always operated reliably. ... "
" ... Worked as expected. ... "
Capacity
42turn, living room, bedroom, room, lights
+98%
-2%
" ... I can turn off the two lights I use all the time in my living room, and turn on the bedroom light so that I can see to walk down the hallway, without turning on all the hallway lights manually. ... "
" ... Bonus that I got three in the package so now I can control my living room lights as well. ... "
" ... Now I can turn on/off the lights in living room or bedroom wherever and however I like. ... "
" ... I have been switching over my whole house. ... "
" ... I put them on the lamps in the master bedroom. ... "
" ... I got these to use with lamps in various rooms of the house to turn on/off a schedule. ... "
" ... This could be a factor due to distance from my router as I was plugging these in downstairs and my WiFi router is upstairs. ... Ordering a few more for upstairs. ... "
" ... I love being able to turn my lights on before I get into a room. ... "
Ports
35outlet, plugs, smart plugs, plugged, smart
+74%
-26%
" ... I labeled each plug with a label maker so my wife knows what plug goes where. ... "
" ... They are small enough that the second plug on an outlet can still be used with most other plug-ins. ... "
" ... I just bought my second 3-pack of these smart plugs. ... "
" ... TanTan sent me a video to make sure I knew how to install each plug. ... "
" ... I had the old version of the smart-plug and it supports 100-240V. ... "
" ... Plugs work flawlessly. ... "
" ... these set up great but they interfere with the second switch outlet . ... "
" ... I have 7 of these smart plugs now in my house and love them. ... "
Wifi
32connect, network, wi fi, plugs, router
+53%
-47%
" ... Turns off from app even when away from home wifi - that's really nice! ... "
" ... The Smart Plug TanTan Wi-Fi Enabled Wireless Mini plugs are fantastic! ... "
" ... These I have been using a while now and they reconnect on their own with the Wi-Fi ... "
" ... I'm 100% sure we are on the 2.4Ghz network, tried resetting . ... "
" ... I absolutely love these Wi-Fi outlet plugs. ... "
" ... Always make sure your on a 2.4 GHz network - easy ... "
" ... Eventually I was knocked off the network because of a router event. ... "
" ... I was worried when I read these reviews, but mine are working and the WiFi range is pretty impressive. ... "
Price
29money, waste, worth, waste of money, great value
+66%
-34%
" ... Good value for the money. ... "
" ... Have fun people worth the money. ... "
" ... These work great and very reasonably priced! ... "
" ... The price for the pack was great! ... "
" ... I am very happy with them, especially considering the price. ... "
" ... When on sale, they're a great value. ... "
" ... Great product and price. ... "
" ... And it comes with a pretty low price ... "
Returns
23returned, back, sending, returning, replacement
+4%
-96%
" ... The return policy. ... "
" ... I returned this item. ... "
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... For this reason I’m going to return them. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I had waited too long to try them out and then missed the amazon window to return them. ... "
" ... I would like a refund. ... "
" ... I'm returning this product. ... "
" ... Returned it right away. ... "
Features
23turn, timer, smart, switches, timers
+87%
-13%
" ... This is too cool to be able to dim smart switches without having to manually turn it on. ... "
" ... Of the 4 different makes of smart switches (some dimming some not) this is so far the easiest to install and one of the better ones. ... "
" ... Making one lamp in each bedroom a smart lamp. ... "
" ... Setting timers and a schedule for certain devices is a great feature. ... "
" ... basically just like turning the light on by the switch. ... "
" ... I prep it in the morning and the timer turns it on when I want. ... "
" ... This smart dimmer switch looks really good. ... "
" ... Or, we can turn on one lamp at a time. ... "
Network
19router, network, 2 4ghz, make sure, house
+74%
-26%
" ... I was worried when I read these reviews, but mine are working and the WiFi range is pretty impressive. ... "
" ... This could be a factor due to distance from my router as I was plugging these in downstairs and my WiFi router is upstairs. ... I could of set these up upstairs next to my router and then move downstairs later, regardless it still worked out great. ... Able to operate unit away from home as long as I have access to WiFi. ... "
" ... My house WiFi is a mesh with both 2.4 and 5 GHz on the same SSID. ... "
" ... My house was built in 2005. ... "
" ... Eventually I was knocked off the network because of a router event. ... "
" ... I have been switching over my whole house. ... "
" ... I had older router, it worked. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly until we upgraded our router/modem. ... "
Cables
18wires, switch, box, wiring, use
+89%
-11%
" ... Granted I was installing it in 3-gang and 4-gang boxes so there were lots of wires already there. ... "
" ... The plugs are fine,though and are recommended! ... "
" ... I really enjoy these plugs! ... "
" ... Everything you need comes in the box including wire nuts. ... The wires are color coded and the instructions are clear. ... "
" ... I have really fallen in love with these smart plugs - ordering 2 first and now 3 more. ... "
" ... These plugs are great. ... "
" ... I absolutely love these plugs! ... "
" ... I love the fact that a set of white lights I use,strictly for ambience, I don't have to reach for the extension cord and manually hook it up. ... "
Marketplace
14advertised, works, three, ordered, back
+71%
-29%
" ... everything works as advertised. ... "
" ... Original post: These work great. ... "
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
" ... One of the better products that I have purchased on Amazon. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... I just ordered another set of three! ... "
" ... Product works as advertised! ... "
Delivery
8delivery, arrived, quick, package, three
+88%
-13%
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
" ... Easy to use, quick delivery. ... "
" ... They arrived within the allotted time. ... "
" ... It arrived before the ship date. ... "
" ... Delivered on time! ... "
" ... the package arrived quickly and with no problems. ... "
Remote
7turn, remotes, getting, smart, lights
+86%
-14%
" ... I have about 7 of these and use them to turn on lights, air hepa-filters at remote locations and also lights above counters, in cabinets. ... "
" ... Having variables like dimming and remote on/off opens up many configuration possibilities in the home. ... "
" ... I started looking at something like this because I have a friend that has something similar, but it uses little remote controls to turn her lamps on and off. ... I like this product better because I don’t want the remotes lying around and then getting lost, and I like that I can be anywhere in the “world” or house and turn things on then off. ... "
" ... My parents decorate for Christmas and have been using remotes to turn on/off the lights and decorations for years . ... "
" ... The smart sockets work flawlessly after the initial bump to make them work from a remote location . ... I have been testing them from different remote parts and they work as designed. ... "
" ... Before getting these TanTan smart plugs, I had the radio frequency (RF) plugs with remotes. ... "
Design
7design, modern, look, work, tan
+100%
" ... I love the subtle lights on the front of the switch. ... "
" ... we liked the look and feel of this switch, modern and sophisticated. ... "
" ... It puts some modern design into your room. ... "
" ... I will definitely look at purchasing more if/when the need arises. ... "
" ... It's a beautiful thing. ... "
As Gift
6bought, several, much, loves, liked
+100%
" ... Liked mine so much, I bought several for my dad for a birthday present. ... "
" ... Liked them so much I bought them as a gift for my Mom, she loves them! ... "
" ... I have one as a gift that the recipient loves. ... "
" ... I also bought some as Christmas gift add-ons. ... "
" ... I have bought several sets for myself and several sets for gifts!! ... "
" ... This was a gift for a friend, so i tested to make sure they worked before giving them. ... "
ISP
6worked, internet, network, make sure, ghz
+67%
-33%
" ... I had older router, it worked. ... Today, Verizon updated me with a newer/faster router. ... "
" ... Always make sure your on a 2.4 GHz network - easy ... "
" ... Worked perfectly until we upgraded our router/modem. ... "
" ... Works with my phone anywhere I have an internet connection. ... "
For Travel
5vacation, traveling, timer, control, away
+100%
" ... I travel a lot and there's a timer feature that allows you to program on and off times so any would be criminal thinks somebody is home. ... "
" ... They make traveling away from home easy. ... "
" ... I went on a cruise and I was able to control my home while out at sea. ... "
" ... I set them up to control lights while I was away on vacation and it was much easier than setting a digital timer. ... "
Controls
5turn, plug, voice, use, things
+80%
-20%
" ... I have them linked to my Google Home Assistant and I use voice control to turn them on and off. ... "
" ... No more switches, no more forgetting to turn things on or off. ... "
" ... Easy to switch things on and off at the click of a button. ... "
" ... One word with Alexa or a tap on a button on on my phone and they're ON!! ... "
Coffee
5pot, turn, maker, bed, alarm
+100%
" ... I'm going to get a few more for my coffee maker to go on in the morning. ... "
" ... But by far the best is to have Alexa turn on the coffee pot while still laying in bed. ... "
" ... One I use for my coffee maker. ... "
" ... Great to have a pot of coffee waiting when the my alarm goes off. ... "
" ... I really like how I can turn on lights or electric blanket before bed time and It even works with my coffee pot. ... "
Product As Described
5works, product, described
+80%
-20%
" ... everything works as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Product works as advertised! ... "
Power Consumption
4control
+50%
-50%
" ... However if power goes out and comes back on the plug will remain off. ... "
" ... One out of three wouldn’t allow power to run through it. ... "
Overall performance
4+100%
" ... I sat next to it clicking it on and off a couple of times and have no hiccups or glitches. ... "
" ... They respond so fast. ... "
" ... work really fast ... "
" ... Other than that it does its job ... "
Defective Delivery
4three, returned
-100%
" ... one of the 4 switches was broken. ... "
" ... i got mine defective, and actually returned it. ... "
" ... Came in Damaged and does not work! ... "
" ... 2 out of three defective is already enough. ... "
Fit
4fit, two, outlet, would, wall
+100%
" ... This works really well, I just wish it would allow for two plugs to fit in a normal outlet. ... "
" ... You can fit two diagonally in a double-gang. ... "
" ... Everything works well, but I would love if I was able to fit two of them in a wall socket. ... "
" ... The plugs themselves are large so you need to make sure you have the necessary "clearance" to fit your plug on top of the outlet. ... "
User Manual
3read, like, better
+33%
-67%
" ... I read the instruction manual, and tips from other reviewers. ... "
For Kids
3rooms, easy to set, easy
+100%
" ... Their dimmer touch capabilities is great and easy for the kids to use. ... "
" ... I have my kids lamps on a school schedule and it helps them get out of bed when their lights turn on! ... "
Sound Quality
3turn
+67%
-33%
" ... Oh the sounds of teenage anger is amazing. ... "
" ... I set a routine to automatically turn on the speakers and play certain music with a keyword. ... "
Clock
3alarm, pot, coffee
+100%
" ... I love that you can set a timer for them to turn on and off at set times. ... "
" ... Great to have a pot of coffee waiting when the my alarm goes off. ... "
" ... Ha e mine set up on 2 lamps and an alarm ... "
Lagging
3+33%
-67%
" ... I supplied the info, and waited for the response, which was "I am so sorry for my delay. ... "
Size
3set, easy to set, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... They're easy to set up and they're small and cute. ... "
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Connectivity
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