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Outdoor Smart Outlet Plug WiFi Smart Socket with 3 Wireless Waterproof Individual Remote Control Switches Timer by Smartphone Compatible with Alexa Google Home TONBUX

Last Updated: July 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
300
Old Reviews
1
Unverified
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3 meters
SIZE
Yes
WIFI
294.84 grams
WEIGHT

Review Analysis - 293 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Software Platform
 86
alexa, works great, smart life app, google, outlets
+84%
-16%
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" ...  The downloadable app for this device was straightforward and allowed for easy operation of the switch, including setting times for when the switch would turn on and off.  ...  "
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" ...  All we have to do is say hey Google, turn on the front yard lights and the entire display turns on.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great for our outdoor Christmas lights this past year with Google  ...  "
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" ...  once I realize it had Alexa integration I was floored with excitement!!!  ...  "
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" ...  If you're using a voice assistant you only really need the Smart Home app for initial setup (it's not as intuitive as I'd like).  ...  "
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" ...  Also works with Alexa.  ...  "
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" ...  We travel a lot and this device works great with Alexa and our cell phones.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with Alexa.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 74
connect, smart, works great, connected, great with alexa
+78%
-22%
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" ...  Got it to connect! ... After connection it works great so far.  ...  "
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" ...  Separate plugs allow for each one to be operated independently via Alexa or all at once.  ...  "
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" ...  We travel a lot and this device works great with Alexa and our cell phones.  ...  "
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" ...  Voice controlled on Alexa.  ...  "
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" ...  I setup timers for multiple devices.  ...  "
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" ...  It took me longer to unwrap this from the packaging then it took me to setup to use with Alexa.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with Alexa.  ...  "
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" ...  The device was able to sync up quite easily with my phone and smart assistant, and now I have it so that I don't even have to ask for them to be turned on/off.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 66
easy to set, easy to use, set, instructions, app
+89%
-11%
comment
" ...  Easy to use, easy to set up, connected and ready  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  This will make my life so much easier.  ...  "
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" ...  Out-of-box ready and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to program and works great!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It wasn't super easy to set up, took a few tries.  ...  "
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" ...  Was easy to set up and worked great for about a week.  ...  "
Setup
 48
easy, instructions, easy to setup, took, difficult
+81%
-19%
comment
" ...  Easy to use and program, quick smartphone setup, Amazon Alexa integration too .  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised and setup was quick and easy because I read several reviews that helped with that.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm not sure what problems some other people may be having, but setting up calendar times for my Christmas lights was very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Was easy to set up app too.  ...  "
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" ...  Eventually, when I got it setup, it worked like a charm.  ...  "
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" ...  Instructions were not very clear but once I figured it out it’s super easy.  ...  "
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" ...  The wifi setup and installing them outside were fairly easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup took and minute and it only took a second to share access with my husband.  ...  "
Apps
 45
smart life app, alexa, works great, using the smart, smartlife app
+76%
-24%
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" ...  I needed a switch capable of running on the SmartLife app and handling a 1500W heater so I bought this one and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  I tested this socket using the "Smart Life" app downloaded from the Google Play store.  ...  "
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" ...  No problems with app to turn on and off.  ...  "
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" ...  PS also works great with Google assistant.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well from the app.  ...  "
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" ...  The downloadable app for this device was straightforward and allowed for easy operation of the switch, including setting times for when the switch would turn on and off.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a shame really, because I really like how easy it was to setup with Alexa or the mobile app and the ability to program and control each of the 3 outlets individually.  ...  "
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" ...  The app works well as well, allowing me to set a daily timer and manually, turn the pool on or off from anywhere.  ...  "
Ports
 31
outlets, outlet, three, smart, separate
+84%
-16%
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" ...  Each outlet is completely separate unlike others where its all outlets on or off.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this plug so we can easily turn our light display out front.  ...  "
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" ...  This plug is an awesome product  ...  "
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" ...  Also, the fact that this switch has 3 separate ports that can be turned on and off independently (or all at once) is a great feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Very reliable plug.  ...  "
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" ...  I might have missed it but it would be nice if the outlets were labeled.  ...  "
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" ...  This product was very simple to setup and i love the multiple switch function where I can control the 3 different outlets turning them on or off individually.  ...  "
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" ...  No more trudging through the garden to access the outlet and plug lights in.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 26
worked, months, working, month, weeks
+50%
-50%
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" ...  This item wont communicate or defective.  ...  "
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" ...  Got it to work but would stop after a very short time.  ...  "
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" ...  The product stopped working after a month I tried to return as I was traveling overseas for work the vendor wouldn’t take it back!  ...  "
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" ...  This product worked flawlessly for 5 months, then died!  ...  "
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" ...  UPDATE: After only 4 months, the device stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  Stopped working in 10 days.  ...  "
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" ...  It is not reliable.  ...  "
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" ...  I got 1 working right away and for the other two it just won’t connect.  ...  "
Features
 23
light, control, lights, timer, features
+70%
-30%
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" ...  Works great for my outside led Christmas lights.  ...  "
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" ...  We also used the timer for our holiday lights.  ...  "
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" ...  Which is great for Christmas lights.  ...  "
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" ...  We use it to control the decoration light outside and so far it has been working well.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it has three outlets you can control independently, I may get another one for Christmas light.  ...  "
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" ...  Used for Christmas lights. ... Set lights on a timer, or you can manually turn on/off from anywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s absolutely perfect for all of our Christmas Lights!  ...  "
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" ...  Great for a using where a light switch is not available.  ...  "
Wifi
 22
socket, smart, connect, wi fi, setup
+77%
-23%
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" ...  The wifi setup and installing them outside were fairly easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up and allows you to control through Wifi.  ...  "
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" ...  Hooked up to the wifi in a breeze and have it connected to my Google Home.  ...  "
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" ...  The WiFi antenna on this is amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had other smart plugs that were always disconnecting from wifi.  ...  "
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" ...  So long as the wifi can find it, works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  The product seems well made, and it was super easy to hook up to my Wi-Fi network and then find on my Smart Life app.  ...  "
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" ...  Wifi hooks up easily and Smart Life app controls each individual socket.  ...  "
Water Resistance
 21
pool pump, water, turn, outdoor, control
+57%
-43%
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" ...  This was very easy to set up and program different on-off times for both the pump and light on our outdoor water fountain and decorative lighting for our porch.  ...  "
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" ...  The plugs have covers for the outlets which helps make this waterproof.  ...  "
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" ...  I used this all summer to automatically run the pool pump on a schedule, and it worked flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  does what it is supposed to and weather proof  ...  "
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" ...  I use this outside for lights and a pool pump.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to be pretty waterproof.  ...  "
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" ...  Like : Design, water-proof, quality material  ...  "
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" ...  Love that you can control each plug separately and how it is waterproof.  ...  "
Returns
 12
returning, back, order, money, late
+8%
-92%
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" ...  very annoying & now out of my return window.  ...  "
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" ...  received in the mail today will be returning tomorrow  ...  "
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" ...  We didn't know it was the outlet for sure until it was too late to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  returned for refund  ...  "
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" ...  So close to returning items.  ...  "
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" ...  So, I waited too long and now can’t return it.  ...  "
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" ...  Any ideas cuz I am about to return this POS.  ...  "
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" ...  I want my money back.  ...  "
Build Quality
 11
durable, cover, weather, strong, rain
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Fortunately that use not the case.  ...  "
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" ...  It has rained hard, strong winds and rain, still working like a charm.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems very durable and definitely made for outside use.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this item as it is a quality and durable product that is currently outside in some nast weather and holding strong.  ...  "
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" ...  Held up well in rain.  ...  "
Price
 10
00, waste, value, time, save
+60%
-40%
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" ...  A great value.  ...  "
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" ...  00:00 On ... 00:40 On  ...  "
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" ...  Good for the money  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing , worth every penny .  ...  "
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" ...  Good value for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  ╠ ■ Price Point: 4.5/5  ...  "
Outdoor Unit
 10
lights, patio, using
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Purchased to control the outdoor pond equipment.  ...  "
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" ...  Installation with my outdoor patio lights @50 feet from the house is complete.  ...  "
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" ...  using this for outdoor lights.  ...  "
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" ...  A great addition to my holiday outdoor lights  ...  "
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" ...  I recommend this product, and I am using it with my outdoor patio string lights.  ...  "
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" ...  great for my outdoor lights!  ...  "
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" ...  Mounted outside to run my outdoor lights and provide additional outlets on my patio.  ...  "
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" ...  I have a 2nd one I use on some outdoor lights.  ...  "
Network
 9
router, connect, outlet, network, farther
+78%
-22%
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" ...  Setting up near the router helps.  ...  "
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" ...  Was very easy to connect to my internet and can connect to router box from a good distance from the house.  ...  "
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" ...  Currently about 50' from the router while others are 100' away easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, and the range is farther than I thought it would be.  ...  "
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" ...  Then go to Connection/WIFI. ... Give the 2.4Ghz band a different name than the 5Ghz.  ...  "
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" ...  WIFI reaches it even through concrete walls.  ...  "
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" ...  The WiFi antenna on this is amazing. ... I installed it on an outbuilding (see pic), about 75' from house router.  ...  "
Marketplace
 8
advertised, item, 01, 00
+63%
-38%
comment
" ...  Amazon corrected and shipped a new replacement over-night.  ...  "
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" ...  Item arrived in a reasonable amount of time and was the product ordered.  ...  "
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" ...  I had a very comprehensive technical consultation from Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Does as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as advertised.  ...  "
Controls
 6
individually, button, plug, part, even
+83%
-17%
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" ...  It was soooo nice being able to turn them on and off with a hit of a button on my  ...  "
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" ...  Control each plug individually.  ...  "
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" ...  Individual plug control is the best part of this.  ...  "
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" ...  Love that I can control each switch individually.  ...  "
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" ...  What's even better is being able to control them individually with just my voice.  ...  "
Capacity
 6
house, back, wifi, router, connect
+100%
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" ...  Definitely buying more for around the yard  ...  "
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" ...  Was very easy to connect to my internet and can connect to router box from a good distance from the house.  ...  "
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" ...  We have lights along the back of our house and on a pergola out in the yard.  ...  "
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" ...  I also have the ability to control it with my phone away from home or Alexa in the living room.  ...  "
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" ...  WIFI reaches it even through concrete walls.  ...  "
Remote
 5
used, love
+100%
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" ...  Love the remote feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Just got it so I'm not sure about longevity but I love having timers and remote control over three separate outdoor outlets.  ...  "
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" ...  Just in time for Christmas, it replaced a remote item we used to have.  ...  "
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" ...  Can remote turn them on or off.  ...  "
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" ...  it’s way better that trying to keep track of a remote like we used to do.  ...  "
Cables
 5
plug, outlet, long, feet, extension
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  I had multiple extensions cords that fed into this device and it did exactly what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Seriously so nice to not have to unplug the fricking extension cord every time we use the jacuzzi or pergola.  ...  "
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" ...  It feels weather safe, but I do like the short cord to keep the device under the eaves of my house near the main outlet.  ...  "
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" ...  And the plug outlet's plug/cable should be either few inches shorter or longer 3 feet long. ... If its power cord is 2-3 feet long, I can hang it perfect above ground .  ...  "
Call quality
 4
call, alexa, integrate
+100%
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" ...  Get an Alexa and integrate for easy voice control  ...  "
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" ...  Voice controlled on Alexa.  ...  "
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" ...  If they call and walk me through it I will update my review.  ...  "
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" ...  You can also set this up to use your voice if needed.  ...  "
Water Usage
 3
pump
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  I need the water and nutrients to Flow past my roots at precise timing for a specific amount off time.  ...  "
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" ...  Very well built and has covers so water doesn't get in.  ...  "
Power Consumption
 3
+100%
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" ...  I like the individual outlet power options.  ...  "
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" ...  I have had it for about 7 months and it has made it through several storm related power surges and outages and reconnected all by itself when power was restored.  ...  "
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" ...  This power strip is amazing.  ...  "
Overall performance
 3
+100%
comment
" ...  Does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job well.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job!  ...  "
Product As Described
 3
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Does as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as advertised.  ...  "
ISP
 3
router
+100%
comment
" ...  Setting up near the router helps.  ...  "
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" ...  I have an Arris dual band gateway from Comcast/Xfinity.  ...  "
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" ...  After connection it works great so far.  ...  "
Bluetooth
 3
alexa
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Bluetooth capable from anywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm using this on my deck to power string lights and a set of bluetooth speakers.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  3 meters
Weight:  294.84 grams
Connectivity
WiFi:  Yes 
3 meters
SIZE
Yes
WIFI
294.84 grams
WEIGHT