MaxeslaSmart Plug with Energy Monitoring, WiFi Outlet Smart Sockets Alexa Accessories with Timing, Remote Control, Alexa, IFTTT, TUYA Smart Plug Smart Life 16A (2 Pack) White SmartPlug22

I've used these kinds of plugs for a few years and absolutely love them. The Smart Life App is simple to use and set up and no problem with 2.4 or 5GHz for me with the BT Smart Hub 2, when adding a plug the Smart Life App tells me my phone is connected to 5GHz and needs to be 2.4GHz please choose connection, if I ignore this and select carry on the plug connects fine in about 15 seconds, monitors energy usage without any input and no limit to number of plugs that i know of, I've got 24 of these or similar plugs all managed in Smart Life and voice controlled with Alexa. I've added schedules for aquarium lights and Christmas lights and my Sky Q regularly needs restarting, using Alexa to power off rather than crawling around the floor to unplug it is a big bonus so very versatile.Only issue is some of them haven't lasted long, I've had a few fail, maybe 4 out of 30 but all have lasted at least a year, also, when connecting the newest lot the Energy monitoring showed they had been used, not sure if this is in testing but they all showed July energy usage levels between 2.5kWh and 6kWh even though it's the first time I'd plugged them in, all worked perfectly though.Highly recommended for home automation and keeping an eye on energy usage.

I should state that I already had 4 smart sockets from another manufacturer which still work without issue. I needed some more so I saw the deal for this 4 pack of sockets and bought them. They use the same app as the sockets I had previously purchased from a different manufacturer and these work as well with some additional features. These smart sockets work really well.The main issue a lot of people have with most smart sockets is that the instructions are not the best. The sockets require to be setup to the 2.4GHz WiFi network and most modern routers provide both 2.4GHz and 5GHz at the same time which in itself is not a problem. However if you encounter problems getting the smart sockets connected to your network I would suggest going into your router settings and temporarily disabling the 5GHz setting on your router which will allow you to connect your smart sockets to your network, after which you can re-enable the 5GHz setting on your router and carry on as usual.In order to assist the buyers of these particular smart sockets the seller emails the buyer the following instructions which I did receive after purchase, I hope this helps anyone thinking of buying these smart sockets:Set-up Smart Plug with Smart Life app:1.Search for the"Smart Life" on the App store or Google Play. You can also scan the QR code in our User Manual provided.2.Register/Login to the App using your phone number or email address. A verification code will be sent if you are attempting to register.3.Connect your device to a socket and Long press the on/off button for 5-6s until the light flashes.4.Select Add Device or the "+" icon.5.Select the device and tap "Confirm indicator rapidly blink".6.Input the WIFI password to your device and then tap "Done".Notice:1. Make sure that the indicator light on the socket is flashing blue quickly,2. Make sure the wifi network is 2.4g, and not more than 5 meters away from the router(The network cannot be hidden, and the wifi name cannot contain special symbols)

I have previously purchased "Teckin" smart plugs which work with Smart Life. I could not find these when searching for them on my most recent order so decided on these which claimed to work with Smart Life and seemed similar other than in design. After setting up, they are almost identical other than some additional features.These plugs are fairly unobtrusive. They aren't huge and don't really stick out like a sore thumb. They are a little fiddly to set up, but once they are in the system they are virtually maintenance free and also very stable. I have only ever used Smart Plugs to power "light use" appliances, such as lighting, LCD monitors, small appliances. Although some Smart Plugs are rated to 13a I would never use them for anything that drew a high current such as a heater or similar and as such I have never had any issues.I have set these up with Smart Life, and occasionally use the app itself. The app is surprisingly good and functions well. Additionally, it is very easy to use and will show all of the outlets. They are very responsive and react quickly to commands, plus you can use the app remotely without requiring any additional hubs or hardware. (At least for the Smart Plugs.) There is automation within the app which is actually very good. I have used some to turn lights on/off at sunrise/sunset, and another for a cupboard light that is set to turn off ten minutes after it is turned on. Additionally, I have some display lighting in my shop which I have set to turn on/off at open/close.These plugs can be linked to Amazon Alexa and Google Home. They work flawlessly with Google Home, and seem to work well with Alexa although I don't use this as much. You can choose if they are an outlet or a "light," as well as group them to rooms. I also have many Phillips Hue bulbs connected to Google Home and they work well together. For example, if you have a "dumb" table lamp in the living room, you can ask your assistant "Turn off the living room lights" and it will work even as a mix of Hue and Smart Plugs.As for setting these up, as mentioned it can be a little fiddly. The "Easy Setup" never seemed to work well for me, despite having a dedicated 2.4g WiFi channel and attempting at various distances from the nearest access point. For me, I found setting these up in AP mode was the best way. For this, you have to hold the power button in a certain state to make the light flash slowly - all is covered in the instructions.