BN-LINK Smart Electrical Outlet with 2 Controlled Plugs and Type-C Charging, in-Wall Smart Wi-Fi Outlet with Voice and APP Remote Control, Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Only

Easy install, setup is cumbersome, works great through native app and even better linked to Alexa
I received and installed this switch today. It is easy to install, but it does protrude from the wall (thickness of frame/housing) enough that a standard switch plate will not pull flush against the wall behind it. This only matters if you’re using it in a box with other switches and need a double or triple switch cover (like my application). It did include a single switch cover that is deep enough, and it appears to be a nice one.You must use the native app for initial setup and linking to Alexa. It appears you needs BOTH apps running for Alexa control. I would prefer if Alexa could recognize and configure this switch without the native app.The included (paper) instructions were not useful for setup. I had to trial and error my way through, but it was intuitive enough that between Alexa and Smart Life apps, I figured it out pretty quickly. Depress and hold the switch for 7 seconds to enter pairing mode.The switch works fine being controlled by either app, although the smart-life app is very basic, just on/off and building a simple timer schedule. Through Alexa however, you have greatly expanded capability, such as sunset to sunrise, with offsets, easily configured as a routine. I have mine set that way (through the Alexa routine.Once thing that seems counterintuitive is that the LED status light is RED for on, and GREEN for off. There does not appear to be a way to change that, but, a quick google search revealed that this convention appears to actually be an old electrical standard. Red for “Power on, unsafe” and green for “Power off, safe”.All in all I’m happy with this unit, and it does everything the manufacturer claims it does.

Works well with modified faceplate. Possibly limited lifespan.
Overall I’m satisfied with this switch. It installed simply. It is a tad too wide for standard deco-style faceplates requiring a little manual whittling of the faceplate to fit. It works easily with the Smart Life app. The cloud-based scheduling and dawn/dusk scene triggers work well as long as you have a stable internet connection. Setting it up works reliably provided you have fixed 2.4GHz wifi (no hybrid with 5GHz) and turn off any VPN app on your phone while setting up the switch. It works well with Google Home, though with occasional service hiccups. Or, if you prefer local automation that doesn’t depend on the cloud, there are Tuya and Tasmota firmware images available which make this switch work with Home Assistant and other solutions.It lasted 4 years and 1 month before starting to have stability problems. It locked up twice requiring a power-cycle at the breaker and then hard reset and re-setup to get it working again. Then it died completely after another month. No light, no response to button presses. A leaky 470uF 10v capacitor inside testing way below spec caused the failure. Replacing that repaired it. Here’s hoping it lasts for several more years of operation.

Pretty nice, not too hard to install and setup
I installed two of these smart wall switches this weekend. They were not too hard to install and once setup they are really nice. The instructions on setup after the unit is wired, is not super clear but easy enough to figure out. The question I had is what if it just displays a red light? This is not covered in the instructions. What you do is hold down the switch for 5 seconds or so until it starts flashing green. Also make sure your phone is on the 2.4GHz network too. I had mine on the 5GHz network and I couldn’t talk to the wall switch. Once you are properly connected using the app to set the timer is a breeze.Also, you can override the timer by turning on the wall switch. I couldn’t find that in any info on this before I purchased but I hoped it worked that way and it does.Note you will need a neutral (white) wire to connect this. You probably don’t have one connected to your current light switch but there should be a neutral in the box that you can tap into.If you get the “load” and “line” wires mixed up don’t worry, I did that. When you get them backwards you won’t get a red or a green light. Turn the breaker off again, switch load and line the wiring and you should be all set. I didn’t burn out the switch or anything like that.

I’ve got a light over my kitchen table, and it dims with no problem. The light buzzes a bit, but I’m hoping that’s just voltage discharge.Set up easy into where the light switch was previously. That being said, you will be working with electricity to install it so if you aren’t comfortable with that, seek some expertise.Works really easy with my Android as well without another device. I just say “Google, turn on dining room” and on it goes! It doesn’t take two commands at the same time, so I can’t say “Dining room on and at 50%,” it needs to be two commands. Still love it though.

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