Sengled Z02-hub Hub for Use Smart Products, Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, 1 Count (Pack of 1), White

Great Smart Plug – Works and is reliable
I’ve bought several Sengled Smart Plugs and have them integrated into my Raspberry Pi Home Assistant and it has proven to be a reliable and versatile addition to my smart home ecosystem. I use them to control aquarium lights, Christmas lights, and heat lamps.Though a bit wide, the Sengled Smart Plug is compact where it counts, allowing it to blend seamlessly with any décor and most importantly still allows the second plug to be used. The build quality feels robust, ensuring durability over time.Setting up the Sengled Smart Plug was super simple and worked the same for each plug. Within a matter of seconds, I had the smart plug connected to my hub (Home Assistant) and working as advertised.This particular plug works using the zigbee protocol and requires a hub. It seamlessly integrates with popular voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, offering hands-free control with simple voice commands. Additionally, the compatibility with smart home platforms such as SmartThings and IFTTT enhances its versatility, allowing for advanced automation scenarios.The ability to control connected devices remotely is a game-changer. Whether I’m away from home or simply lounging on the couch, I can effortlessly turn devices on or off using my app of choice on my smartphone. The scheduling feature is particularly useful, allowing me to automate routines and save energy by powering devices on and off at specific times.A standout feature of the Sengled Smart Plug is its energy monitoring capabilities. Though I’ve not used this feature yet, it will allow me to track the power consumption of connected devices, providing valuable insights into energy usage. It’s a great tool for those looking to manage their energy consumption more efficiently.Throughout my usage, the Sengled Smart Plug has demonstrated consistent reliability. I’ve experienced no connectivity issues, and the response time to commands is impressively quick. The plug has proven to be a dependable companion in automating various aspects of my daily routine.

Great smart switches but with one annoyance
These switches are a great value and they function flawlessly in my SmartThings ecosystem. There were no specific SmartThings installation instructions, but all I had to do was add each device by scanning the QR code on the back, then plug the switch into a wall outlet. Super simple and the switches have built-in power metering which I can monitor in my SmartThings app. And unlike many Smart switches, plugging one of these in doesn’t block the second outlet.So why only 4 stars? I had to deduct a star for a stupid design decision by the manufacturer: they molded a fingerprint into the face of the plastic On/Off button on the front of the switch. Not only does this look goofy, but it will accumulate oil and dirt from fingertip presses and, once dirty, the molded fingerprint grooves will be a pain to clean out. I think anyone buying one of these switches knows how to press an On/Off button without needing a molded fingerprint icon to show them where to press. So adding this was just a stupid design choice by someone with little experience using products in the real world or having to keep them clean. If not for that design flaw, this switch would have been perfect.

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These are some of the best smart plugs I’ve used. They are an amazing value for the money with the energy monitoring included and a 15A rating. Other plugs offering a similar feature set often cost much more.You can fit two of these in a wall socket unlike some smart plugs which block the second outlet due to their size/shape.They connected to Smartthings right away, no messing around. Able to turn them on and off with Google Home & Alexa. I don’t use the Sengled app so I can’t speak to how well it does or does not work.I use them mainly to monitor and reduce the amount of phantom energy being consumed in the house by electronics that are plugged in but not being used.Would definitely recommend them as a cost effective and very useful addition to any smart home set-up!!