Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Wifi Smart Plug Mini GMYLE Smart Home Power Control Socket Remote Control Your Household Equipment from Everywhere No Hub Required Works with Amazon Alexa Echo Dot Google Home 3 Packs
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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/10
Total Reviews
130
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Review Analysis - 124 recent, verified reviews
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Device Compatibility
60app, turn, smart, home, google home
+97%
-3%
" ... As advertised, these plugs work with both Echo and Google Home. ... "
" ... I'm using them with an Echo Dot. ... "
" ... They are very easy to set up and work perfectly with Alexa. ... I made a group withinthe Alexa app and now when I tell Alexa to turn on the “Christmas Lights” they all come on! ... "
" ... I didn’t think I’d like these at first but after testing them out and being able to control the power from my phone, I’d say these things are great! ... "
" ... whatever you plug into the socket is now controllable via your phone or tablet. ... “Alexa turn on “Shop Lights” and play some music.” That’s literally what I say anywhere in my house and a second later I’m in my shop building stuff and listening to music. ... "
" ... I enjoyed this product , i can control my appliances using my smart phone. ... "
" ... The "Smart Life" app on my mobile phone paired these to my home wifi network and let me configure them. ... I also connected it successfully to google home, and I have been setting up IFTTT applets too. ... Very easy to use if you are familiar with any kind of home automation products or especially familiar with IFTTT. ... I ended up closing the "Smart Life" app on my phone and tried it a second time, and it worked fine. ... The other 3 plugs in the package paired without any issue. ... Incredible to be able to control the plugs via voice control from my google home/assistant! ... "
" ... I've successfully set them up with both Amazon Echo dot and Google Home mini. ... They are not clear about the app required (Smart Life) and the auto scanning that happens when you launch the Add Device does not work. ... "
Ease of Use
44easy to set, app, easy to use, setup, set
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to setup, configure and use. ... "
" ... They are very easy to set up and work perfectly with Alexa. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use too! ... "
" ... Very easy to use if you are familiar with any kind of home automation products or especially familiar with IFTTT. ... "
" ... I have a Google Home and it was a breeze to set them up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... The instructions are quite simple. ... "
" ... I'm not a techie but they were easy to install and they work perfectly. ... "
Setup
40setup, instructions, set, plug, easy to set
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to setup, configure and use. ... "
" ... I have a Google Home and it was a breeze to set them up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... The instructions are quite simple. ... Follow the details and viola! ... "
" ... I'm not a techie but they were easy to install and they work perfectly. ... "
" ... Easy to figure out despite sub par instructions. ... "
" ... The wireless setup took minutes and was very easy. ... "
" ... -Easy Setup: Each outlet takes about 30 seconds to setup. ... "
Software Platform
37alexa, google home, smart life app, turn, smart
+95%
-5%
" ... They are very easy to set up and work perfectly with Alexa. ... I made a group withinthe Alexa app and now when I tell Alexa to turn on the “Christmas Lights” they all come on! ... "
" ... Just install the alexa apps. ... "
" ... I also connected it successfully to google home, and I have been setting up IFTTT applets too. ... "
" ... They are not clear about the app required (Smart Life) and the auto scanning that happens when you launch the Add Device does not work. ... "
" ... I have a Google Home and it was a breeze to set them up. ... You can sync with Smart Life in Google Home app, and you can add them to IFTTT if you are looking to do multiple actions with a single command. ... "
" ... If you use Google Home or Amazon Echo/Alexa, you can even control these using that! ... "
" ... The product makes life efficient if you have another smart devices such as alexa. ... "
" ... It is great because they work perfectly both through the Smart Life APP from the APP Store and when integrated with Alexa by enabling the smart life skill, you simply shout a command to turn off or on the device by the name you gave it and they work perfectly. ... "
Apps
35alexa, smart life app, google home, smart life, turn
+94%
-6%
" ... I made a group withinthe Alexa app and now when I tell Alexa to turn on the “Christmas Lights” they all come on! ... "
" ... “Alexa turn on “Shop Lights” and play some music.” That’s literally what I say anywhere in my house and a second later I’m in my shop building stuff and listening to music. ... "
" ... Just install the alexa apps. ... "
" ... I also connected it successfully to google home, and I have been setting up IFTTT applets too. ... I ended up closing the "Smart Life" app on my phone and tried it a second time, and it worked fine. ... "
" ... They are not clear about the app required (Smart Life) and the auto scanning that happens when you launch the Add Device does not work. ... "
" ... You can sync with Smart Life in Google Home app, and you can add them to IFTTT if you are looking to do multiple actions with a single command. ... "
" ... If you use Google Home or Amazon Echo/Alexa, you can even control these using that! ... "
" ... They connect quickly and the app works well. ... "
Ports
24plug, smart, wifi, outlet, outlets
+100%
" ... The remaining three plugs were,super quick to plug in and find through the find device step. ... "
" ... Plug any device with a power cord into one, then plug it into the outlet. ... "
" ... i LOVE these plugs. ... "
" ... We have the TP link plugs and they work great. ... "
" ... I have used these WiFi plugs extensively. ... "
" ... I love these plugs. ... "
" ... These outlets have worked great for me so far. ... "
" ... So far these plugs are working great. ... "
Wifi
18network, smart, home, 2 4ghz, smart wifi adapter
+78%
-22%
" ... The "Smart Life" app on my mobile phone paired these to my home wifi network and let me configure them. ... "
" ... Also getting it to pair with your Wi-Fi is really easy, that was something I was a little worried about because most of these types of products they don’t like to pair easily. ... "
" ... Working fine with both WIFI and 4G mobile network is the key feature I was looking for, I can remote my light to be on/off when I’m away just pretend I’m still home. ... "
" ... Works with NTONPOWER WiFi Smart Plug APP. ... "
" ... I came across these wifi smart socket from GMYLE. ... Once Alexa discovers the smart wifi adapter she was able to turn it on and off. ... For example Alexa discovered it as a “smart wifi adapter”. ... In order for her to turn it on and off you must say “Alexa turn off smart wifi adapter. ... I renamed the smart wifi adapter in the smart life app to “lights”. ... "
" ... Just download the app and connect to the wifi, BOOM all set. ... "
" ... Just download the app (make sure to use the QR code to get the right app) and connect to your home Wifi. ... "
" ... IMPORTANT to note that these devices only connect to 2.4 GHz wireless networks. ... If you have the newer 2.4/5.0 GHz Dual Band Wireless N and AC routers or access points you will need to have a device on the same 2.4 GHz bandwidth to directly connect with these plugs only the FIRST time. ... "
Capacity
13room, turn, smart, home, soon
+100%
" ... I actually like to use these for my fairy lights in my room. ... "
" ... Are you needing a smart outlet to power something when your away from the house? ... "
" ... Also this one can work without any hubs, you will be fine as soon as you have a WIFI in your house. ... I have them on the fans and lamps around the house. ... Very happy with the functionality, I'll be purchasing more to use around the house. ... "
" ... I tried in a few different rooms and it was all within range of my house (1200 sq ft). ... "
" ... I have a timer on one for my living room light. ... "
" ... It's nice to walk in to a dark room an simply say "Alexa, turn on the living room light." ... "
" ... I was looking to automate some of the lights in my house. ... "
" ... My First Step to a Smart Home ... I select this scene to work when I am out of the house so that it appears someone is in the house. ... "
Controls
12lights, turn, button, side, alexa
+100%
" ... “Alexa turn on “Shop Lights” and play some music.” That’s literally what I say anywhere in my house and a second later I’m in my shop building stuff and listening to music. ... "
" ... I can remotely control my light when I’m away. ... "
" ... If you find this review helpful please click the "yes" button and have a great day. ... "
" ... I was able to turn on and off lights with Alexa without issue. ... "
" ... I still need a better mind control equipment but up to then, this is very fun to have. ... "
" ... I can control the devices by simple click on cell phone. ... "
" ... I set these up with my Google Home quite painlessly and love how I can voice control lights in my home. ... "
" ... I use them to control lights in my room, and they perform flawlessly for that. ... "
Network
12house, signal, network, 2 4ghz, routers
+83%
-17%
" ... Also this one can work without any hubs, you will be fine as soon as you have a WIFI in your house. ... "
" ... I tried in a few different rooms and it was all within range of my house (1200 sq ft). ... "
" ... One thing to note: if you have a dual band router (2.4 and 5ghz) make sure your phone is on 2.4ghz when you set up. ... "
" ... I had no problems connecting to my wifi, and the connection hasn't dropped once. ... "
" ... I came across these wifi smart socket from GMYLE. ... Most newer routers work with both 2.4 GHz and five GHz frequency. ... "
" ... If you have the newer 2.4/5.0 GHz Dual Band Wireless N and AC routers or access points you will need to have a device on the same 2.4 GHz bandwidth to directly connect with these plugs only the FIRST time. ... "
" ... Tried different outlets, different rooms, tried different floors, gave it some time and tried again . ... "
" ... Both allow you to control all the plugs in a room or even the whole house. ... "
Product Reliability
102, working, plugs, units, stopped
+40%
-60%
" ... I purchase 2 units October 2017 and one of them stopped working after 3 weeks. ... "
" ... after a month and a half one of the units failed. ... "
" ... Tried many times only with "Failed to add" error message. ... "
" ... This is only day one and 25% of my order is defective. ... "
" ... This item was a 2-pack and one of the plugs stopped working after a few hours of use. ... "
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