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TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini $19.99 with free shipping
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- dealerguy
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- Jan 8, 2009
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- Carbo
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- Mar 1, 2006
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I have a bunch, these are my preferred smart switch at the moment.
Christmas trees, mini heaters, lamps, water recirculating pump, you name it.
I will say that for lamps, I prefer my Lutron Casetas as they also dim and come with the remote. More expensive ($60 vs $25) but well worth it to dim.
Christmas trees, mini heaters, lamps, water recirculating pump, you name it.
I will say that for lamps, I prefer my Lutron Casetas as they also dim and come with the remote. More expensive ($60 vs $25) but well worth it to dim.
- headygouda
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- Jan 12, 2008
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- toronto
I would not touch these. I bought 2 last year and have been through 4 different ones replaced by TP-Link. They always lose connectivity even when they are in the same room as the wifi. The strange thing is that the TP-link HS200 smart switch that is in the same room, has never dropped signal. There are many poor reviews stating the inconsistency of these HS105 plugs. I've given up on exchanging with TP-link because their support is frustrating and I've paid more in return postage than the cost of buying new plugs from another brand.
- ben35
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- Lush78
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- Sep 13, 2015
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You can purchase a relay like i've linked below. Hopefully you have a receptacle under your fireplace for your fan. Then use a smart plug with that receptacle. Cut off a cord and wire the black and white wires on the "coil" on the relay, doesn't matter which order. Then run 2 wires to your gas valve and hook them up to the same two terminals that your wall switch is currently connected to. Wire the two wires to the NO "normally open" contacts on the relay. So it works like this... When you turn on your smart plug (in my case i say "hey google turn on fireplace", it will energize the coil of the relay and close the contacts for the gas valve and give you fire.
Let me know if you have any other questions... This mod works great... Here is the link for the relay
https://www.amazon.ca/Baomain-MY2NJ-Gen ... 019R87FH6/
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- Exp315
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I've had three of these TP-Link HS105s for more than a year, along with a couple of other WiFi plugs of different brands. The TP-Link plugs are definitely the best. They have broader support, the app is better, and everything works a little more smoothly. They use a relay rated for 15 amps, so they shouldn't have a problem with anything you can plug into them. They fit a standard double socket without blocking the other plug. I bought all 3 of mine for $15-$18 each, but they're a definite buy at anything under $20, even when there are other cheap brands for half that price.
They work for me in every part of my house, whether near the router or distant. But there's no doubt that they are not 100% reliable. I've seen the occasional rare one-time failure to operate, but didn't bother to investigate whether it was a momentary loss of WiFi connection or something to do with the online service. I do notice that the blue light on them flickers once in a while, probably indicating that they are reconnecting to WiFi. I would guess that like most WiFi devices they lose connection once in a while, even if it's just from the router hopping between channels to avoid interference.
When they are programmed with a schedule, it's internal and doesn't need a WiFi connection to operate. When you are operating them interactively by app or voice comment, a one-time failure wouldn't matter because you'd just repeat the command. Where it matters is when you are using external routines running on a local hub like Wink/SmartThings or a remote service like IFTTT/Stringify. In that case you aren't there to notice the failure, and it could be something important.
They work for me in every part of my house, whether near the router or distant. But there's no doubt that they are not 100% reliable. I've seen the occasional rare one-time failure to operate, but didn't bother to investigate whether it was a momentary loss of WiFi connection or something to do with the online service. I do notice that the blue light on them flickers once in a while, probably indicating that they are reconnecting to WiFi. I would guess that like most WiFi devices they lose connection once in a while, even if it's just from the router hopping between channels to avoid interference.
When they are programmed with a schedule, it's internal and doesn't need a WiFi connection to operate. When you are operating them interactively by app or voice comment, a one-time failure wouldn't matter because you'd just repeat the command. Where it matters is when you are using external routines running on a local hub like Wink/SmartThings or a remote service like IFTTT/Stringify. In that case you aren't there to notice the failure, and it could be something important.
- Redscott
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I just bought two. They are replacing Zigbee Peanut power plugs that would always eventually lose connection to the Almond Router and would never reconnect. Then when reset I would have to re-add them and all my scenes would have to be edited to work again as newly added Peanut plugs. I really hope my second try at home automation with TP-Link and Wifi turn out better and reliable.headygouda wrote: ↑ I would not touch these. I bought 2 last year and have been through 4 different ones replaced by TP-Link. They always lose connectivity even when they are in the same room as the wifi. The strange thing is that the TP-link HS200 smart switch that is in the same room, has never dropped signal. There are many poor reviews stating the inconsistency of these HS105 plugs. I've given up on exchanging with TP-link because their support is frustrating and I've paid more in return postage than the cost of buying new plugs from another brand.
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- Exp315
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You can certainly use a 110v relay like @Lush78 suggests, or one of the Sonoff low-voltage WiFi switches that are really cheap: https://www.itead.cc/sonoff-sv.html (also needs a 5-24v DC power supply).
- quasarito
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- Mar 26, 2015
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- Montreal, QC
I have 5 TP-Link smart plugs (2 of them are the older HS100) and have had no problems with them. I have been using them for 2+ years. Your defect rate seems to suggest it could be your router that is problematic. Are you using the wireless router provided by your ISP? Or what wireless router model are you using? How many devices are connected to your wireless network? Just to give you an idea, I have over 20 wireless devices connected to the network, and surrounded by well over 15+ wireless networks from neighbours.headygouda wrote: ↑ I would not touch these. I bought 2 last year and have been through 4 different ones replaced by TP-Link. They always lose connectivity even when they are in the same room as the wifi. The strange thing is that the TP-link HS200 smart switch that is in the same room, has never dropped signal. There are many poor reviews stating the inconsistency of these HS105 plugs. I've given up on exchanging with TP-link because their support is frustrating and I've paid more in return postage than the cost of buying new plugs from another brand.
- aswlee
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- quasarito
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- Tapout123
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Agree with this. I have two of them and recently purchased a 2-pack of the CE Smart Home plugs from Costco. Apart from the fact that they use different apps (so I control both with Google Home) the difference in current handling is actually a pretty important factor in how I can use them. The TP-Link ones can be used to turn on a kettle or a space heater, whereas the CE Smart Home ones are pretty much limited to lights. Given the choice, I'd choose the TP-Link ones over the CE ones any day.Exp315 wrote: ↑ I've had three of these TP-Link HS105s for more than a year, along with a couple of other WiFi plugs of different brands. The TP-Link plugs are definitely the best. They have broader support, the app is better, and everything works a little more smoothly. They use a relay rated for 15 amps, so they shouldn't have a problem with anything you can plug into them. They fit a standard double socket without blocking the other plug. I bought all 3 of mine for $15-$18 each, but they're a definite buy at anything under $20, even when there are other cheap brands for half that price.
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- tapanec
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- djkumar72
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- Dec 7, 2007
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I am looking for energy monitoring feature. Looks like only a few have it. Does this one have?
- TomRFD
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Just what I was looking for. Picked up 2 more of these.
- spots01
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- Muskoka
I use one to reset my internet modem each morning at 3am. Schedule off at 3:00, schedule on at 3:01
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- Andyc416
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- Nov 16, 2015
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you might be able to program something using stringify.Pupsik27 wrote: ↑ Omg, thanks Op. I rently changed my light switches and bought a few of these plugs. Love them. Gonna buy a few more!!
A little bit an off topic question, does anyone know if tp-link(preferred to operate in one app) or other manufacturers have a smart plug or similar device that would either indicate/warn of a temperature drop or work similarly to a thermostat. I need to be able to control a portable heater in a garage to prevent water freezing. Thank you.
i'm using stringify to turn on lights in my house 1 hour before sunset
- Recoil
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- plummer6699
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I could use another one of these...........thanks OP.
- Daf
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