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

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!!

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..