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Smart Plug TanTan Wi Fi Wireless Mini Socket Outlet Compatible with Alexa No Hub Required Remote Control Your Devices from Anywhere ETL Listed with Timing Function for Smart Phone
Last Updated: April 9, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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Review Analysis - 865 recent, verified reviews
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Device Compatibility
281connect, app, echo, turn, smart
+80%
-20%
" ... I don't know what caused them to stop working, but here's how I solved the problem: In the Alexa app, I disabled the Smart Life skill. ... Then, I deleted the Smart Life app from my iPhone. ... I was able to connect the plug to my wifi, and the Smart Life app found the plug and will turn it on and off. ... I will post an update if I am able to get these devices connected to Alexa. ... The Alexa app apparently still sees the "bedroom light" under Smart Home. ... The "Smart Life" iPhone app was easy to find and use. ... "
" ... Good just hard to set up really helpful and works with Alexa! ... "
" ... Planning on buying many more to make all devices “smart”. ... "
" ... Amazon --- Alexa was also easy and straight forward to setup. ... "
" ... But by using the AP mode, it connected successfully. ... "
" ... I recently fell in love with my Alexa echo, so I thought I’d check out the other items that can sync up with it. ... I thought trying out an Alexa compatible plug might be fun, and it really is! ... Once I downloaded the app, synced it to my WiFi and to Alexa, I was good to go. ... "
" ... I grouped all the decorations together as one group and use Alexa to control them. ... "
" ... Great addition to my Amazon Echo/Echo Dot home network. ... "
Software Platform
254app, smart life app, echo, google home, connect
+83%
-17%
" ... I’ve used many WEMO devices and easy to use and link. ... "
" ... Have not had an issue with it loosing connection to our wifi and responds well with Alexa. ... "
" ... Worked immediately with android phone and Ipad apps. ... "
" ... Works great with my newly purchased Amazon Echo. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up through the app, and I can control it through my Amazon Echo. ... "
" ... But once I figured it out it works perfect with its app. ... "
" ... And, using Alexa to control them is great too! ... "
" ... It works great with Alexa ... "
Ease of Use
219easy to set, set, setup, app, easy to use
+96%
-4%
" ... Very easy to figure out, and I'm not tech savvy. ... "
" ... Relatively easy setup and haven’t had an issue yet. ... "
" ... Pretty easy to connect. ... "
" ... I only suggest you give them and easy name to say when setting them up so Alexa understand and it's easier for you to say. ... "
" ... Suuuuuper easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to use with Alexa and easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
Setup
205easy, instructions, easy to set, easy to setup, easy to install
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to set up and very seemless process. ... "
" ... Very easy and straight forward to use, instructions include just a few step process and you're up and running in no time. ... "
" ... It was super simple to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Took 3 minutes to set up, pair with Alexa, and set up Groups. ... "
" ... Works great was so easy to setup no issues so far and good deal 😁 ... "
" ... Setup was straightforward and now my fish tank light goes on and off daily without issue. ... "
" ... Pretty easy to set up. ... "
Apps
144alexa, smart life app, google home, downloaded, connect
+81%
-19%
" ... You just plug it in, download the app, put in your info, and you're done. ... "
" ... We use them to easily turn the Christmas lights on or off by Alexa or smartphone. ... "
" ... Have been using it for a few weeks now with no problems, app is nicely built and i was able to sit it up in 3 minutes, another 3 to set it up with alexa. ... "
" ... Setup was very easy using the "Smart Life - Smart Living" Android app (developer name Tuya Inc.). ... "
" ... That you need to do first before you connect the Smart life account to Alexa. ... But I was able to use the Smart Life app to create a group so I can now say: "Alexa, turn on/off the Living Room Lights" and both plugs turn on or off. ... It IS available in the Play Store which is the safer way to download the app. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I found several apps available with the name Smart Life. ... The Smart Life app for these devices was developed by Yu xiang. ... "
" ... Once that's done, Alexa can connect to the device and add it to the 'Smart Home' section of your Alexa App. ... "
" ... Alexa turns them off from me. ... "
Product Reliability
100worked, stopped working, weeks, months, month
+58%
-42%
" ... Worked right out of the box. ... "
" ... They have been up & running for one week & are working perfectly. ... "
" ... Update: they sent another one without prompting and it’s working well. ... "
" ... Great when nobody is home for several days. ... "
" ... I now have two Alexa’s in the house so I wanted to see how well these worked. ... "
" ... I'm not happy about the 5 a.m. but I'm very happy about the product working correctly! ... "
" ... Came in two days and only took me about 5 minutes to get both of mine connected and working. ... "
" ... No problems whatsoever! ... "
Wifi
59connect, network, wi fi, router, 2 4 ghz
+54%
-46%
" ... Have not had an issue with it loosing connection to our wifi and responds well with Alexa. ... "
" ... Great addition to my Amazon Echo/Echo Dot home network. ... "
" ... Changing wifi was hard wish it was explained better other than that easy set up ... "
" ... Currently probably the best value inn and Alexa voice controlled Wi-Fi outlet. ... "
" ... It took me some time to set it up due to the auto frequency feature of my wifi gateway. ... But by using the AP mode, it connected successfully. ... "
" ... As long as I'm connected to wifi, the timer will work and when I get home, my light is on! ... "
" ... Once you do this, you can connect at a distance from the main router and easily connect. ... After connection is complete, you can then reset the router configuration and turn the satellite back on and they continue to work. ... "
" ... Had to boost my connection with an AP for my home! ... "
Ports
50smart, plugs, outlet, socket, smart plugs
+90%
-10%
" ... I also feel that the aesthetics of these plugs is better than the TP-Link minis. ... "
" ... You CAN use a normal plug in the other outlet . ... "
" ... Love this wireless plug. ... "
" ... Overall this smart plug works well for how much I bought it for. ... "
" ... I received the Smart Plug TanTan Wi-Fi Wireless Mini Socket Outlet this AM and it took less than 10 minutes to setup and also connect with Alexa. ... "
" ... Plug could be better if made into a square to save space for another plug in the same socket. ... "
" ... This Smart Plug was exactly what I needed. ... "
" ... Now I'm searching my house for more things I can hook up to the smart plugs!! ... "
Capacity
45room, lamp, bedroom, turn, living room
+98%
-2%
" ... I used it for my kitchen undercabinet lights and a bedroom lamp. ... "
" ... I control a whole-house attic fan with this. ... "
" ... It allows you to use the other plug in the socket because it doesn’t take up very much room. ... "
" ... Just ordered two more and figuring out how to use one in EVERY room. ... "
" ... it is quite useful to turn the light inside the house on before i can even get home. ... "
" ... I can now turn on and off the lamp without even being in the same room. ... "
" ... A must have for your home/apartment ... "
" ... Will definitely purchase more to put around the house. ... "
Marketplace
45works as advertised, works, review, product, described
+89%
-11%
" ... It was just as advertised. ... "
" ... Excellent product, does exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... As far as the physical characteristics of the plug, that you can't tell from the picture: ... "
" ... I appreciated the How to email before delivery! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... They responded quickly and were helpful. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product works as described. ... "
Price
43money, waste, beat, worth, waste your money
+74%
-26%
" ... Cant beat for the price! ... "
" ... Works and low cost. ... "
" ... Can't go wrong at this price point. ... "
" ... It is well worth its price! ... "
" ... An excellent product at a reasonable cost. ... "
" ... This is now definitely worth the purchase. ... "
" ... Great buy for the price. ... "
" ... This is a great product for a great price. ... "
Features
42timer, turn, lights, christmas lights, turn the light
+79%
-21%
" ... I used it for a bedroom light switch ... "
" ... On/off works great and the scheduled timer is awesome. ... Haven’t used any other features yet but for $14 I’m very impressed. ... "
" ... Definitely recommended as a more economic option if smart bulbs are too expensive. ... "
" ... With daylight savings I wanted the luxury of having a small lamp on when it got dark, for when I got home. ... "
" ... Added bonus: You can program the switch to turn on & off at scheduled times AND you can set it to run for a countdown like leaving a fan on for 30 minutes before it turns off. ... "
" ... Once found, change the title so that you can add something like "christmas light". ... "
" ... Works fine with the AP mode. ... "
" ... I ran into a problem with the scheduling function because of a daylight savings time bug but the seller was able to fix it for me. ... "
Network
42wifi, network, house, 2 4 ghz, connect
+62%
-38%
" ... Then I enabled the 5g and was g2g! ... "
" ... I bought four of these for use around the first floor. ... "
" ... My house has 2.5 and 5ghz. ... "
" ... The WiFi isn’t an issue, my entire city has high speed wired fiber optic internet and there were no drops during setup. ... "
" ... The wifi antenna is average, even though I have a high power AP that registers 80% on my wifi tester, the TanTan smart plug shows as marginal. ... Expect to need signal boosters if you don't have great wifi coverage at home. ... "
" ... This is my 1st wifi outlet its awsome ... "
" ... Once you do this, you can connect at a distance from the main router and easily connect. ... After connection is complete, you can then reset the router configuration and turn the satellite back on and they continue to work. ... "
" ... This means if you have dual broadcasting Comcast router that also has 5GHz, unless you have a systems administrator in the house, it is suggested you try a different brand. ... "
Returns
29returning, returned, refund, replacement, sending
+14%
-86%
" ... Will be returning to get a better one. ... "
" ... Obviously this is being returned. ... "
" ... Now I have to waste time on returning and then replacing. ... "
" ... Broke after 4 weeks, now I can’t return it. ... "
" ... On the window to return it closed and now I'm stuck with it. ... "
" ... I'm returning. ... "
" ... I will be returning this A.S.A.P. ... "
" ... Have no ideal where to go for support or returns. ... "
Controls
27button, alexa, control, app, voice control
+74%
-26%
" ... Click on New. ... Click on Save. ... "
" ... I use voice control with Alexa to turn outside deck lights on/off. ... "
" ... So nice to have Alexa turn on the lights. ... "
" ... Alexa then "discovered" my two plugs, and I can use Alexa voice commands to control them. ... "
" ... Fairly inexpensive way to implement some home control. ... "
" ... It was a matter of pressing a button on the outlet, and I had no issues with either outlet. ... "
" ... (using the button on the app). ... "
" ... Was able to set it up and get them working with the app, also added it to google assistant pretty easily for voice control from my phone. ... "
Product As Described
23works, product, described, works as described, work
+100%
" ... Awesome product that works as described ... "
" ... Work as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... As far as the physical characteristics of the plug, that you can't tell from the picture: ... "
" ... They work as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It was just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works easily and exactly as described. ... "
Delivery
18received, shipping, set, ordered, one
+89%
-11%
" ... I appreciated the How to email before delivery! ... "
" ... Received this recently. ... "
" ... Shipping arrived next day too! ... "
" ... Recieved new product, and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... arrived 2 days after i placed the order. ... "
" ... They are doing as advertised & arrived promptly. ... "
" ... Ordered 2 sockets. ... "
" ... Ordered one- loved it so much, I ordered two more!! ... "
Overall performance
15fast, job, well, performance, weeks
+100%
" ... Great Job and Thanks! ... "
" ... Works well so far. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... The application is very responsive. ... "
" ... I only ordered 1 as a test to make sure it works good, and I am pleased with its performance. ... "
" ... I’ve had them for two weeks now and I’m very happy with their performance. ... "
" ... This is all tested and works fast, but may not be immediate. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
ISP
11router, connection, use, installed, house
+64%
-36%
" ... I use xfinity/comcast so if you do let me help you out. ... Then I enabled the 5g and was g2g! ... "
" ... Now I can connect this to my smarthome network and use in connection with my echodot. ... "
" ... After that, it connected and worked. ... "
" ... I was using a NetGear router. ... "
" ... Had to boost my connection with an AP for my home! ... "
" ... This means if you have dual broadcasting Comcast router that also has 5GHz, unless you have a systems administrator in the house, it is suggested you try a different brand. ... "
" ... Just got and installed it. ... "
Design
10design, pretty, look, get, beautiful
+90%
-10%
" ... The design looks nice and the it is actually pretty easy to use. ... "
" ... When i know i can’t come home in time and have to turn on the light to make home looks more beautiful, this is the thing to get. ... "
" ... When it's on, it glows red. ... "
" ... Just to give the appearance that someone's home. ... "
" ... Again, look for the proper icon. ... "
" ... cute！cute！ cute！ I love the cute design. ... "
" ... I was kind of impressed that they were pretty inexpensive, and yet the product and even packaging look high quality. ... "
Power Consumption
9energy, problem, like, goes, electricity
+89%
-11%
" ... It’s an energy saver ... "
" ... The timer option is really handy as I like to be able to have my appliances run via timer to save money on energy. ... "
" ... Great for saving energy! ... "
" ... You CAN use a normal plug in the other outlet . ... "
" ... Not a problem if you hide them under something on a power strip. ... "
" ... With the ability to set schedules this solves that problem when the power comes back on. ... "
" ... I do wonder if they will retain schedule settings if the power goes out. ... "
" ... Will purchase additional outlets. ... "
Size
8compact, small in size, small, tiny, alexa
+100%
" ... Bought this because of compact size. ... "
" ... Nice compact size too. ... "
" ... I love the small size. ... "
" ... Compact size is great and works very well with Alexa. ... "
" ... Small in size but does exactly what it says. ... "
" ... It certainly is a convenient size. ... "
" ... They are both small. ... "
User Manual
7instructions, set, read, easy, setup
+57%
-43%
" ... Setup was easy (manual was simple to follow). ... "
" ... The set up part is easy if one reads the instruction manual. ... "
" ... Best for me is that it was easy to set up without reading any instructions . ... "
" ... Very easy and straight forward to use, instructions include just a few step process and you're up and running in no time. ... "
Cables
6plug, outlet, extension, work, two
+100%
" ... Less expensive than other plugs. ... "
" ... This is great and so much cheaper than the other plugs. ... "
" ... We love these plug ins. ... "
" ... Plug works exactly as promised. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend these plugs. ... "
" ... I've already ordered two more of these plugs. ... "
Bluetooth
6pair, wifi, simple, second, echo dot
+83%
-17%
" ... Simple pairing with Alexa and I’ve never had a problem. ... "
" ... Hold for a full 10 seconds when first pairing. ... "
" ... It connected easily to my Echo Dot and have had no issues. ... "
" ... I’m buying a second pair now. ... "
" ... Pairing up with WiFi was simple. ... "
Fit
6outlet, fits, small, size, set
+83%
-17%
" ... The small size fits great in my weather proof box. ... "
" ... This outlet seemed to work great at first (paired with the app easily, was easy to set up, and is small, so fit's on a power strip well) . ... "
" ... Fits perfect into surge protector without taking up lots of space. ... "
" ... They fit in my wall sockets fine leaving room for the second plug and I can now operate two different lamps on either side of my sofa with just my voice and my Echo Dot. ... "
Build Quality
6good, broke, well, seem, plug
+17%
-83%
" ... Feels cheaply made too. ... "
" ... I tried to reset, still broke. ... "
" ... Product build looked good and it got my hopes up. ... "
" ... It's now, essentially, a hunk of plastic that doesn't do anything at all. ... "
" ... You get what you pay for in this case. ... "
For Travel
5light, going
+100%
" ... I'm going on vacation soon so I wanted the LR light to come on regularly while I'm gone and I believe this will do the trick. ... "
" ... If you are thinking about going to the hardware store to buy one of those scheduled light fixtures for when you go on vacation, forget about it. ... "
" ... I use these for my home cameras, the living room light for my dog, porch light, and as vacation lighting. ... "
" ... I'm sure I'll be order more down the road. ... "
" ... It's also great for when you go on trips. ... "
For Kids
5alexa, living room
+100%
" ... I have my living room lights on it now, which the kids love! ... "
" ... Perfect for what my son needed them for. ... "
" ... My kids also like to play with Alexa asking it to switch the lights on and off. ... "
" ... alexa likes these ... "
Sound Quality
5makes, product, high
+40%
-60%
" ... Works, but makes a very high pitched sound when on. ... "
Clock
5morning, wake, timer, turn, make
+100%
" ... Now I can easily set a timer to turn it off automatically. ... "
" ... I use sunset for my lights in the evening and instead of an alarm i use the timer in the morning to wake up. ... "
" ... Has great timer functions so I can set on and off on a schedule or after a period of time. ... "
" ... A simple easy way to make my one cup coffee maker into a morning alarm. ... "
" ... I use a string of Christmas lights as my alarm to wake up each morning. ... Having this allowed me to make custom 'alarms' for each day, depending on what I am up to. ... "
As Gift
4received, christmas
+100%
" ... Great for Christmas tree ... "
" ... Perfect gift for my father. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my dad who is very protective about his security, and he was ecstatic when he received this. ... "
" ... I liked them so much I bought them for everyone on my gift list. ... "
Charging
4plug, outlet
+100%
" ... also, i'm using this plug to turn on and off my bedside lamp. ... "
" ... But for small appliances, chargers these are perfect. ... "
" ... I can control when my boat batteries charge and save $$$. ... "
" ... Once you plug in the Smart Plug, the blue light starts flashing even if it's on or off. ... "
Wash Programs
3use, turn, set, schedule, easy to set
+67%
-33%
" ... Has great timer functions so I can set on and off on a schedule or after a period of time. ... "
" ... It also looks easy to set-up an on--off schedule or to use sunrise and sunset or other scenarios to manage settings. ... "
Cooling
3ac, use, turn, pretty, morning
+100%
" ... That said, when it works, it's really cool. ... "
" ... Pretty cool product! ... "
Data reception
3wireless, connection, 2 4g, sure, network
+33%
-67%
" ... Also doesn't work with mobile hotspot. ... "
" ... Not sure why it uses so much data . ... "
Battery Life
3last
+100%
" ... They spent about half an hour last night making the lights go on and off! ... "
" ... I can control when my boat batteries charge and save $$$. ... "
" ... Probably up and running in half an hour . ... "
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