Reddit reviews Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa – A Certified for Humans Device

Good news! You can totally do this!! Look into smart plugs. Try and find one that let's you control it away from home as well and you will be able to turn each other's lights off (if you plugged a lamp in) at any time.

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Be warned however that these can also be easy entryways for hackers into your network (usually to make you part of a botnet) so don't buy the cheapest ones and make sure to change all default passwords. Cheers mate!

Nothing special. But this seems like it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZEEFNX?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1524210667904&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=dealdetectors-20&

Do you have an alexa or echo? you can get a wifi-controlled plug socket.
It plugs into the wall. extension plugs into it...you have voice controlled socket you can give a name to.

For example - Alexa, turn off the Patio Lights.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Smart-Plug/dp/B01NAXS22M

https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Smart-Plug-works-Alexa/dp/B01MZEEFNX

If you later decide to remove the lights, you can re-use the plug for bedroom lamps or even a kettle.

Fill it with water and you've got a kettle you can remotely switch on. - very cool if you're on your way home and can turn on the coffee maker, so your coffee is just ready as you open the door :)

Can also do timers, so can have stuff turn on 5mins before you wake up for work so stuffs ready for you.

Might want to. $25. $125 would be insane.

Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZEEFNX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fGlPBb181MXVN

Amazon just released their own today:

https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Smart-Plug-works-Alexa/dp/B01MZEEFNX

I bought this one Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZEEFNX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oQfPCbF51GAZK

But be aware there are others that come in a 4 pack for like 36 bucks

Yes, Amazon’s brand.


Amazon Smart Switch

Not perfect, but so far 100% reliable for me in 1.2 years. Works perfectly with Alexa. You'll need the Alexa app to set timers, and control it remotely.

Wish Amazon would come out with a wall switch. The problem with this type of setup is that unless you have a phone or an Alexa, the only way to manually turn on a light is by the little switch on the side. A problem for guests.

I'm getting an Amazon smart plug for my heater. Here's the specs on it.

Electrical Ratings

Input: 100-120VAC, 60Hz 15A
Max Output: 15A Max

Source is the Amazon page for it, https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Smart-Plug-works-Alexa/dp/B01MZEEFNX?th=1

Should be safe with that. Please note that I am not an electrician and this is just my 2 pennies.

Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZEEFNX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_yfxWg8gounGGV

I had my concerns with it being safe to use but I couldn’t find any information definitively saying it was unsafe. I’ve checked on it periodically and I haven’t noticed it heating up at all. After seeing the savings, I really want to get a Level 2 charger since it typically takes an additional couple of hours to top of my battery outside of non peak hours.

You mean like this? https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Smart-Plug-works-Alexa/dp/B01MZEEFNX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543261571&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=alexa+smart+plugs&psc=1

I haven't found a smart heater, but I have a heater that works with a Smart plug/sensor combo pretty well.

I have the Vornado Whole Room Heater which has three power settings. I set mine on medium, then plug it into a SmartThings outlet. In SmartThings, I created an automation to tie a particular multi-purpose sensor to the outlet, so if the temperature drops below a certain point, the outlet turns on, which turns the heater on.

The two key points are to find a heater which uses manual controls instead of digital, so it resumes the settings and turns on as power is restored, and to find a Smart outlet which is rated for enough power to the heater. My setup requires a SmartThings hub and is automated, but you could do similar with a good Alexa Echo Plus compatible outlet and voice control to say "turn the heater on" or "turn the heater off" or set up a Routine in the Alexa app based on time of day.

Depending on the heater you choose, it looks like the new Amazon Smart Plug should have enough capacity. It also comes in a Black Friday deal with the new Echo Dot if you need to add another Echo device.

A smart plug maybe?
It would turn TV on and off nothing more.

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