Outdoor Smart WiFi Plug Outlet, HBN Heavy Duty Wi-Fi Timer with One Grounded Outlet, Wireless Remote Control by App Compatible with Alexa and Google Home Assistant 2.4 GHz only, ETL Listed (1 Pack)

I’ve been using the HBN Outdoor Smart WiFi Plug indoors to control my air conditioner, and it’s worked great! Setting it up was easy, and I can control my AC right from my phone, which is super convenient—no more getting up to adjust the temperature. The two grounded outlets are perfect for plugging in multiple devices, and the heavy-duty build makes me feel confident it’s safe to use with something like an AC. The timer feature is awesome too, as I can schedule the AC to turn on or off at specific times, saving energy. Overall, it’s been a really reliable and practical solution for controlling my indoor AC remotely.

Last Christmas I had the old "dial" like timers for my Christmas lights. It would drive me crazy that half of the lights would come on for a period of time before the others finally came on. You can't get an exact time with that type of timer. So last year we switched to this Outdoor Smart WiFi Plug controlled by an app on my phone. I absolutely love the ability to set a timer for both of my lights to come on and off at the same time. Also with an app you can set different times for different days which is helpful if you want your lights to remain on longer during the weekends but shut off sooner on weekdays. Or if you like your lights to come on in the morning but shut off when it gets light out and then on again at night. The timer works with different "smart" apps which is great if you are already using one. I use Smart Life to control all the smart plugins in my home, it was perfect that I could connect this with the same app so I can control all my lights from one app.I did have some trouble connecting it as I almost always d0 and had to use the manual mode vs the automatic pairing. It took me a couple of tries before I finally got it to connect so that was a little frustrating but I have found this same issue with almost any plug I purchase (maybe it is the app, not the plug).I ended up packing my outdoor timer away with my Christmas decorations last year so when I needed one for my Halloween decorations I went ahead and purchased the same timer from last year as I knew it would work great. I am able to have my blowup decoration come on at 5:30 and shut off at 11:00 pm all from my app. It has worked perfectly so far this year.Pros:**Easy scheduling from your phone**Can set up different times and days, very flexible**Weatherproof works great mine has gone through many rainy days**Works with different smart apps

I have 2 of these for my RV. One is for my heated hose and heater in my box for my water softener system. The other is connected to an underbelly heater that I rigged up for extra heat in the underbelly when the furnace isn’t running. Absolutely great products. Bout to order another one for a high velocity fan that I have in my bedroom blowing into the living room. I like to be able to control everything from my phone even when I’m away.

By default the phone app tried to connect to the plug via Bluetooth. I spent 20 minutes without ever seeing it as an available BT connection on my phone. I poked around on the app and saw that I could also connect via WIFI. I selected that, it immediately let me choose the network, and asked for the password. This method took less than a minute, even though the plug is in the basement and the router is on the second floor. I have a dual-band router, and didn't have to turn off the 5.0 (disrupting the things that were connected), I simply connected the router to the 2.4 that's simultaneously on.Setting up the timer was a bit clumsy. By default it wants to turn on the outlet once. To program the timer to turn on every day, you have to repeat the step for M, T, W, T, F, S, S. There is no button for "every day" or even "M-F." You then have to save the ON setting, and set up an off time, again, once for each of the seven days. And then you have to repeat this for each of the three outlets.But, it's ultimately worth it, because in the event of a power failure (tested using a circuit breaker), it remembers the settings, and returns to the original schedule as soon as power is restored. There's no more having to notice that the timer is out of sync, and then having to adjust the current time.

The plug itself is sturdy and well made. I tested it out fully before posting my review.the anxiety I have when it comes to connect smart things when I see that bad word "only 2.4" - right? To my surprise this outdoor smart plug, new brand to me, was even easier than other more familiar plugs. I appreciate the time the manufacture took to include everything necessary in the manual, right down to steps to integrate with Alexa, Google etc. Offering assistance was weaved throughout the manual, leading me to believe the company / seller takes pride in their quality product for the customer. I glanced over all of the instructions and then downloaded the HBN app from Google Play and saw reviews at 3.0. So between the 3.0/5 review rating and discovering plug does not support 5.0 or dual; but only a 2.4 wifi signal - I began to wonder if I made a mistake. Well I didn't!! This plug was honestly easier to connect than anything I have tried in the past (cameras, lights etc). I didn't even have to walk down the street to trick my phone or dual band router into 2.4. Oh, and the app is fine, actually great. I was connected to wifi in no time and set my outdoor Christmas lights' schedule using the app - all in less than 15 mins. Less time than writing this review. The app leaves no room for guessing. I think someone like me, a 71 year old woman helped them write the manual and put the app together.Just a FYI - I tested the timer on an indoor lamp (right next to me). I set it to go on at 1:30 this afternoon and then off at 1:35 p.m. Worked great. So I am confident resetting the times and plugging into my outdoor lights knowing when I leave to dinner tonight, the lights will be on when I return (yes old ladies eat early dinner - even before sundown in the winter-ha). There you have it. An amateur's review. Highly recommend for young and old, techy or non-techy. Merry Christmas to all!!