TP-Link 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗼 Smart Plug Wi-Fi Mini, Energy Monitoring, Compatible with Alexa & Google Home & Samsung SmartThings, Timer, 15A/1800W Max, ETL Certified, 2.4G Wi-Fi Only, Tapo P115(4-Pack)

It is rare that I see a TRULY well-designed product - software, and/or consumer electronics. But these are the rare gem: clearly well thought out, designed, and tested. SUPER easy setup (if you have the app installed and open, it will automatically prompt you to add when one is plugged in) - total of 75 seconds to setup, beginning to end INCLUDING a firmware update. (not including entering WiFi information - only needed for the first device)I originally got it just to monitor how much power devices were using (WAY cheaper than those Kill-A-Watt type meters: smaller, records history, AND remote monitoring!)But found so many more great, useful features when I started setting up the first plug:- SCHEDULE: you can set absolute times (i.e. ON at 5:03pm, OFF at 11:17pm), or RELATIVE times to Sunrise or Sunset, WITH OFFSETS - BRILLIANT! (other plugs only give you right AT Sunrise/Sunset). My living room gets dark about an hour BEFORE sunset - so I can set the ON = SUNSET-(1 Hour), OFF = 11pm, and it will adjust automatically throughout the year! Always 1 hour before sunset. No changing it with seasons, or Daylight Savings Time!! May use for low-voltage lights and Christmas lights (i.e. a little before sunset until a little before sunrise)- CHARGE GUARD (Beta): it will turn off whenever it detects the power dropping below a certain level (currently configurable 1-20 watts) for a certain period. GREAT to protect your battery, device, and HOUSE. I just set one up for my eBike charger: <20w for 10 minutes, and it shuts off when done charging. Safer, and better for the battery. Will be using them for charging my drones/quadcopters/RC stuff, drills, phones, cars, 3D Printer (ie when done printing), etc.- TIMED OFF (Auto-Off Timer): it will turn off after a set period of time, *every time you turn it on* (i.e. after pressing the power button on the plug, OR by remote)So use on things like: iron, hair curling iron, hotplate, soldering iron, EBIKE (mine is set to 10 hours), etc. This works IN ADDITION to "Charge Guard" and Power Limit.- POWER PROTECTION (LIMIT): turns off if your wattage limit is exceeded (short? failure? fire? etc.). I set my eBike charger plug to 300 watts, as it normally draws <200w.- AUTO FIRMWARE UPDATE: I'm tired of updating devices manually! And I have A LOT lol (time window configurable)- NOTIFICATIONS: I've only tested the "Charge Guard", but it sends you a notification "Charge Guard turned off Device X" - I expect similar from the other modes- Quick response: plug turns on immediately from the app (at least when I'm local) - some other devices have a few second delay- Good sized, long-term company. TP-Link has been around for years, with lots of networking equipment - so they'll be around for a while, and maintain their app - unlike the little no-name brands. This also suggests these should be well-designed for reliability and longevity.I feel much safer about charging my EBike with this (set to max 10 hours, 300w, and auto-off when the charging power drops below 20w for >10 minutes). A VERY low price for peace of mind!Oh - and I can see how much power a device is using - my original goal :) Current/real-time, past (history), which days, cost (if you enter your $/kWh), etc. All nicely graphed out.Additional features I haven't explored:"Smart Actions", like geofencing (turn things on/off based on your location, like lights on/off when you're home vs away)Device integration with things like leak detectors, contact switches (eg on doors), humidifiers/hygrometers, Smart Buttons, Group actions (when one device is turned on (or off), turn other device(s) on/off), cameras for motion detection

Setup was super quick and easy, and I can control my devices from anywhere using the Tapo app or just by asking Alexa. The compact size means it doesn’t block other outlets, and I really like being able to set schedules or timers for my lights and appliances. It’s affordable, reliable, and makes my home feel a lot smarter.

I've been using smart switches, plugs, and outlets for over 10 years and these are THE BEST I've ever used. To get the most value out of them, you need to use the Tapo phone app, which is easy to use and works great. The app can update the firmware on the plugs, which is a must-have for security. The app can also create scheduled routines to turn on and off the plugs, but I use Google Home for that. Overall these hit all the key quality categories like high quality build, easy software setup, and easy to follow instructions for setup and energy monitoring.PRO TIP: plug in only ONE plug at a time and set it up (i.e label it in the app for the location and/or appliance). If you plug them all in at the same time during setup, it will be much more confusing.

I love these things - they do a great job. However they (like many others) have a big issue - their size. I knew they were a bit larger, but...yeah it limits where I can use them. I really wanted one on my covered porch, but the outlet is inside the wall just enough that I can't get this to even fit in. Bummer. So, it loses a star, but if that won't bother you then this is gold - I love it so far. Can't wait to use it with the Christmas tree next year - now I don't have to climb around the tree to turn it off each night.One of my favorite uses so far is to have it automatically reboot my router every night at 3am, then I wake up to everything running silky smooth.

I just wanted to know if a toaster was using too much stand-by power (it isn't), but I bought a 4 pack because they were such a good deal and I thought I might find it useful elsewhere, too. I'll start by saying 'Wow'.The devices are about the size of one of those things you plug into a receptacle to give you 3 plugs instead of one. It does not block the adjacent plug any more than a USB power supply would and I have found it isn't in the way for me.A lot of these devices have Amazon and Google integration, which is very useful, so that doesn't set this apart from the Govee devices I have in the house. You can tell it to turn on and off, set a schedule and other things.What does set these Tapo 'smart plugs' apart is the energy monitoring capability. The app has as much granular energy price and time of use settings as my Tesla home battery does. I put it on my 3D printer and it is telling me exactly how much that printer has used in both KWh and dollars.It can display energy use by hour and other ranges. When I had kids at home this might have been enlightening.