Smart Plugs

ballyblack

I tried several brands with various results of reliability.....................TPLINK KASA turned out the best

ballyblack

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Required-Control-Devices-Anywhere/dp/B07GWWPM9B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DDSYGOKELGZ9&dchild=1&keywords=tp+link+kasa+smart+plug&qid=1602597498&s=diy&sprefix=tp+link+kasa,diy,169&sr=1-1

Were_Doomed

I saw them earlier when I checked. They're not a Prime Day deal though.

ballyblack

They are sometimes on offer......bought mine in a deal from Argos..............£30 for 3
deal now expired

neilmcl

ballyblack said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Required-Control-Devices-Anywhere/dp/B07GWWPM9B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DDSYGOKELGZ9&dchild=1&keywords=tp+link+kasa+smart+plug&qid=1602597498&s=diy&sprefix=tp+link+kasa,diy,169&sr=1-1

There are the newer Kasa Mini plugs now for around £14 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-SmartThings-Wireless-Required-KP105/dp/B082DYJF52/ref=sr_1_1

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I think Amazon may have an echo/Alexa plug type thing. Would be good if you use lots of Alexa/Amazon devices.

wiseonesomeofthetime

neilmcl said:

There are the newer Kasa Mini plugs now for around £14 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-SmartThings-Wireless-Required-KP105/dp/B082DYJF52/ref=sr_1_1

1 for £14.99, or a twin pack for £36.99 🤔

Hmmm, think there may be a duff offer there 🤦‍♂️

forgotmyname

Were_Doomed said:

Prime "Day" has started, so get looking. I had a quick look but couldn't see any TP-Link units on deal. Closest I found was:

amazon.co.uk/TECKIN-Socket-Function-Control-Required/dp/B07STZ1V3J/

Are those pins unshielded???   Picture is bright but they appear not to have shields on the live/neutral pins.
Other pictures appear to have different pins.  One of the reasons that pushed me away from the budget ones
also, who knows what they are sending.

Used to buying stuff  from China and getting different items from the same listing.  Its usually low power
stuff though so not an issue like mains powered items.

alanwsg

forgotmyname said:

Are those pins unshielded???   Picture is bright but they appear not to have shields on the live/neutral pins.
Other pictures appear to have different pins.  One of the reasons that pushed me away from the budget ones

I have some of those smart plugs, the pins are shielded.
Here's a tear down of them if you're interested (The ones on sale are the SP23's but without the power monitoring function).
https://www.hackster.io/news/teardown-of-a-smart-plug-or-two-6462bd2f275b

neilmcl

Tapo P100 down to £15.99 for 2 on Amazon Prime Day deal. Pity it wasn't the Kasa one but I've ordered it anyway.