TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Mini 15A, Smart Home Wi-Fi Plug, Super Easy Setup, Compatible with Alexa & Google Home, No Hub Required, UL Certified, 2.4G WiFi Only, White, Tapo P105(4-Pack)

Easy Setup and Stable
I originally purchased another brand because they specifically advertised a sunrise/sunset programming function; when that one didn’t do what it was supposed to do I returned them and purchased the Tapo plugs. These work great and each plug can be set to turn on or turn off at sunrise and at sunset; both with offsets by the hour or minute. I now have one set to turn on plant lights 30 minutes after sunrise, and another set to turn on patio lights 45 minutes before sunset, for example. Both (that I’m using so far) were easy to set up in about 3 minutes each and the Tapo app is pretty much the same as every smart home app; it’s easy to organize devices and even easier to set up schedules or to manually control devices. I’ve had trouble in the past with smart plugs that couldn’t handle much amperage; these can handle a full 15 amps while most cannot. At about $5 each in a four pack, these were a great value for a trusted brand. So far, the wifi connectivity has been strong and stable with my devices both within 25 feet of the router; sometimes it is necessary to add a range extender near devices such as this due to their need to be on a wall near wiring that often interferes with wifi signals. I highly recommend this product.

GET THESE – For power monitoring, safety, Charge Guard, easy setup: SO WELL DESIGNED
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

El producto es de excelente calidad, la configuración se realiza muy sencillo a través de la app y su integración con Amazon Alexa es muy sencilla.

He visto opiniones de que no soportan tanta potencia pero en mi caso no quería usarlos para equipos de alta potencia, funciona bien para cosas de uso doméstico comunes, mide el consumo, ademá tiene distintas funciones de programación y rutinas.

I have had the same plug (bought at Staples) in use for over 3 years. Lasts a long time. Never looses connection to the home network