Merkury Innovations Smart Plug, 2-Pack

I received the items and open it and installed one on post July 4 (July 5). And first I spent 30 minutes to try to set it up. I got really frustrated. I finally knew my problem - as I did not know the speed of my Wi-Fi (mine have both 5 and 2.4 GHz, and my default was 5 GHz) and that I spent 30 mins to figure it out. And if everything was started beginning at 2.4 GHz, one just have to spent 5 min max to set it up and running. Steps are follows: 1. Download the app - there was a scan code on the instruction sheet. 2. Sep up the account. 3. Pick and add the power plug item. 4. Plug it in. 5. Connection to start. 6. There, it works - again, make sure the 2.4 GHz connection is being used from the start. Once set up was done, the connection could be set back to 5 GHz and the plug still commmunicated. Again, it is only an On/Off power plug. So, leave the light on (in my case, the air conditioner) and turn it on/off now by the phone. It is handy. Each plug can have max 15 A. My air conditioner takes about 8 A. It is more than adequate.

I like using smart plugs and these were easy to connect and use with my Alexa devices. I did have to switch my phone connection from 5g to a lower network, but once that was done I downloaded the app and followed the instructions with no problem.

Installation was quick and easy, instructions were uncomplicated and everything connected right away. I had one plug connected to a lamp in the bedroom that I linked to an Echo Dot so I can control with voice command. Connection is always stable; I've never had trouble ever since I first used it. You can also control the plug with the Alexa app or the Geenie app. Both works fine and you can set timer, switch it on and off and set schedules. I am using the other in the bathroom where I plug my hair devices. It keeps me at ease knowing that I can check if I turned off my flat iron before leaving the house. This is a great plug overall. I highly recommend!

great plug in they work well you must use mobile Hotspot to set them up and update them after that your wifi will detect them. I had to turn Hotspot on my phone connect another phone to my Hotspot set them up and update them then reset them and connect them to my wifi.

I got this two pack to try and I'm happy I did! I use it for the lamps so I can turn them on before I get home so I don't have to walk into a dark house. It was easy to download the app and get the plugs connected. It comes with instructions but it's not needed! I will be buying more!

I was so excited when I received these Merkury Innovations Smart plugs, I wanted to set them up right away! My hubby and I are updating our home to more of a 'smart home'. These Merkury WiFi Smart plugs are going to be put to use, right away! The set-up process was relatively easy, and I'm not that experienced in Smart Tech, but I'm learning. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow. Just download the Geenie app on your IOS or Android phone. Be sure you have your Wi-Fi network and the password info. handy. The instructions show you how to connect, add the device, set up the Wi-Fi, and how to add your device. I've had these plugs hooked up for a little over a week, and I am really so excited. They are wonderful! No hiccups. We have added more to our home. I love this technology, I'm so impressed with these plugs and how well they are to set up. what else is impressive is the app. You can not only turn on/off using the app, but you can set up schedules for when you want them to come on/off, and how long you want them to stay on. These plugs work great with our echo. Now I can ask Alexa to turn on the fans, lights, coffeemaker, string lights on the patio. I am so impressed and just thankful for this kind of quality in a product....Excellent.

The Merkury Innovations Wi-Fi Smart Plug is a great new age way to turn off and on whatever you want, with just the use of your voice. This has a simple set up, but I did have one plug that did not work right even though this came with two in the pack. I kept wondering if it was because of a lamp that I had to use a click switch to turn on, but that was not the case with the other plug I used. I was able to rename the plugs to be able to command it with my Echo Show (Alexa) and it was very easy to use. I could connect the non-working plug to our network but it would not turn anything on even if it was a simple plug to charge my phone. These plugs are not bulky and have a decent simple look. I would suggest to anyone looking to upgrade their devices to be able to control them with their voice. I do give this a five star review, for the one that does work! You can use this with a google assistant as well.

These are good Wi-Fi smart plugs. Once the app is installed and the devices are connected, pressing the button to turn an electronic on and off is very responsive and quick. The only reason why I gave them 4 stars is because they are actually very difficult to put a plug into. I think this can be seen as both a good and bad thing. It can be seen as a good thing because they are secure and keep the plug plugged into them. It can also be seen as a bad thing because you have to plug the electronic into it first before you plug the device into the outlet. Overall, I would recommend this product.

I bought four and they all connected to my WIFI without too much effort. So far they maintain a stable connection and respond quickly. And when they are moved to a different outlet or the power goes out momentarily, they reconnect quickly. The Geeni app has all the scheduling features I need plus some interesting weather related controls, and overall works well enough. (But I haven't tested the integration with Alexa or Google. ) It appears to be a clone of the Smart Life app, which works with these plugs also if you prefer it instead. But I do think the app could use some streamlining. Too much navigation is needed to accomplish simple tasks. I like that two of these can stack in one wall outlet and are rated to 15 amps. If you prefer the round style plug, I suggest taking a look at the Geeni line, which are also marketed by Merkury and use the same Geeni app. My only complaint is the plug's usable distance from the router is about 20-25 feet. My TP-Link and WEMO plugs work at 3 times this distance. But for the price these work well enough for short range applications. I'd definitely recommend these over some obscure brand.

After an hour trying to connect them to the Merkury app I gave up. The Merkury hotspot did not hold wifi signal. I am a techie but I could not get these plugs to work. I also got 3 Merkury smart light, no problem connecting them.