Outdoor Smart WiFi Plug, HBN Heavy Duty Wi-Fi Timer with Two Grounded Outlet, Wireless Remote Control by App Compatible with Alexa and Google Home Assistant 2.4 GHz Network only, ETL Listed (2 Pack)

Smart Plugins Are the Way To Go!
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

A little hard to hook up but once you get it, it’s great
Okay, so it’s a pain in the ass to hook up .. I didn’t get it on the first day, but just figured it out now and it is a great unit, so I updated from one star to four stars. I’m pretty good with computers; somebody who doesn’t know anything about electronics, like my parents, would definitely never be able to hook it up, as it is not “plug and Play.” I’m over 60 so I predate having a computer through all of my school years, and even two decades beyond.. I was probably picking the wrong device in the app that looked like it had several plugs on it when I should have just been picking the one that showed a single plug even though mine is a triple plug. I did confirm by logging into the router that it broadcasts on both 2.4 and 5 gigahertz, and I think my phone automatically switched to accept the device although it had been doing 5 gigahertz, and it needs 2.4 to connect. it would be much easier if the directions included what picture you pick on the app for manually connecting as there were way too many choices, 49 to be exact …this is definitely a plug and not a switch. Now that it’s working I will not be returning it and it’s pretty awesome to be able to control three separate outlets; Christmas lights and heated cat pods in case we have a visitor other than the possum who always shows up around the same time as gold cat LOL I think they live in the same hollowed out tree. Plus being able to control with Alexa is very cool as well..

reliable timer
The HBN exterior plug worked fine for a few months then started blinking every time I turned it on. Re-starting, deleting and re-loading, etc. did not work. Initially I thought it was the timer’s fault, but I just figured out it was not the timer, but faulty wiring, so I am upgrading my review…

It’s easy to set up and works seamlessly with voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant. The plug is built to withstand the elements, with a durable, weatherproof design perfect for year-round outdoor use.

Was easy to set up on wifi, works like a charm! Only thing I found is if the wifi is down the lights won’t turn on or off with the scheduled time.

No la pude usar nunca. La app ya no está disponible.