[Amazon.ca] D-Link Outdoor Smart Plug, 2 sockets plus USB $29.99

Jun 24th, 2020 10:19 am

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andyyuen [OP]: Deal Addict; May 14, 2005; 2236 posts; 1105 upvotes; Markham

Jun 24th, 2020 10:19 am

[Amazon.ca] D-Link Outdoor Smart Plug, 2 sockets plus USB $29.99

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07WTT ... &psc=1
Price:: 29.99
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

Hi All,

I saw that there was a deal for TP-Link Kasa outdoor plug for 27.99 few days ago, which is now expired
amazon-ca-kasa-smart-outdoor-plug-tp-li ... #p32748479
I was hesitant to pull the trigger because the plug to the outlet doesn't have a 90 degrees bend. It wouldn't fit my outlet box(w/lock) outside my house.

Amazon has a deal today with D-Link outdoor smart plug for 29.99
This one has the 90 degree bend and also an extra USB port which I think is a nice addition. Charge your phone when you are working in the backyard or charging USB speakers for backyard BBQ etc
Amazon D-Link Sale

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Jun 24th, 2020 10:41 am

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blazer7: Member; Oct 17, 2005; 335 posts; 638 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 24th, 2020 10:41 am

Thanks OP!

I prefer the 90 degree bend and additional usb but I simply don't want another app installed as i already have a bunch of other Kasa smart plugs and switches. Just my 2 cents

+2

Jun 24th, 2020 10:45 am

#3

wearysky: Deal Expert; Nov 28, 2013; 19295 posts; 8837 upvotes; Oakville

Jun 24th, 2020 10:45 am

Hrmm... This is tempting - I've been looking for a smart plug for some outdoor lighting, this would be just the ticket - if I can connect it to my Smartthings.

Jun 24th, 2020 10:49 am

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vancitydude: Member; Feb 25, 2003; 433 posts; 229 upvotes; Vancouver

Jun 24th, 2020 10:49 am

Kasa app is very nice. How does D-Link compare?

Jun 24th, 2020 10:54 am

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mybadreligon: Jr. Member; Jan 13, 2019; 181 posts; 257 upvotes

Jun 24th, 2020 10:54 am

Friends don't let friends buy D-Link

+5

Jun 24th, 2020 10:55 am

#6

purplekush604: Deal Addict; Sep 28, 2010; 1259 posts; 361 upvotes; Surrey

Jun 24th, 2020 10:55 am

mybadreligon wrote: ↑ Friends don't let friends buy D-Link

100%

Jun 24th, 2020 11:02 am

#7

LondonAwaits: Member; Sep 15, 2004; 324 posts; 110 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 24th, 2020 11:02 am

Would have preferred Kasa as I already have the app along with other smart switches. Not interested in another app to control smart plugs...

Jun 24th, 2020 11:02 am

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Andyc416: Sr. Member; Nov 16, 2015; 580 posts; 1096 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jun 24th, 2020 11:02 am

reviews are...... mixed.

i'm like blazer7 and don't want another app on my phone. i'll wait for the tp link to go on sale again

Jun 24th, 2020 11:06 am

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King31: Sr. Member; Sep 30, 2015; 600 posts; 857 upvotes; Hamilton, ON

Jun 24th, 2020 11:06 am

mybadreligon wrote: ↑ Friends don't let friends buy D-Link

Are they that bad? I also like that it had the 90 degree bend but if people think the TP link is that much better I will just wait.

Jun 24th, 2020 11:10 am

#10

marksmithy69: Sr. Member; Dec 25, 2006; 557 posts; 432 upvotes; Ottawa

Jun 24th, 2020 11:10 am

I've never had a good experience with D-Link, ever. They notoriously drop their connection, and require consistent reboots. Just my experience...but I am definitely not alone.

Jun 24th, 2020 11:19 am

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undacova: Deal Addict; Mar 8, 2008; 3365 posts; 713 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 24th, 2020 11:19 am

Is there some sort of dumb version of this? Need to get access to an outlet behind the couch and something like this would be perfect for me with with usb for devices and outlet for laptops etc

Jun 24th, 2020 11:20 am

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andyyuen [OP]: Deal Addict; May 14, 2005; 2236 posts; 1105 upvotes; Markham

Jun 24th, 2020 11:20 am

It's hard to say. I personally don't have good experiences with dlink networking stuff in the last few years
I feel that all of these outdoor plugs have similar connectivity.

This is not something that you need constant connection anyways, turns on and off, that's it. In absolutely worse case scenario, I just manually flip the switch

With regards to an extra app, I think once you get it hooked up and added dlink skill to your Amazon echo or google home, you don't need the app on your phone anymore I think

Jun 24th, 2020 11:44 am

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bell02fantasy1: Newbie; Apr 6, 2009; 92 posts; 6 upvotes; toronto

Jun 24th, 2020 11:44 am

Need / Want the Meross outdoor outlet....37.99....hoping for a price drop!

Jun 24th, 2020 11:48 am

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ADRiiAN`: Deal Addict; Aug 7, 2007; 3638 posts; 1841 upvotes; GTA

Jun 24th, 2020 11:48 am

undacova wrote: ↑ Is there some sort of dumb version of this? Need to get access to an outlet behind the couch and something like this would be perfect for me with with usb for devices and outlet for laptops etc

So...a power bar?

+7

Jun 24th, 2020 11:52 am

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undacova: Deal Addict; Mar 8, 2008; 3365 posts; 713 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 24th, 2020 11:52 am

ADRiiAN` wrote: ↑ So...a power bar?

Lol true I can use that for some reason I was thinking a similar design as this but not a full power bar if that makes sense

Jun 24th, 2020 11:56 am

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wearysky: Deal Expert; Nov 28, 2013; 19295 posts; 8837 upvotes; Oakville

Jun 24th, 2020 11:56 am

undacova wrote: ↑ Lol true I can use that for some reason I was thinking a similar design as this but not a full power bar if that makes sense

"90 degree outlet" on Amazon yielded this among the search results: https://www.amazon.ca/FIRMERST-1875W-Ex ... B078X8CNF9

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Jun 24th, 2020 12:01 pm

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mybadreligon: Jr. Member; Jan 13, 2019; 181 posts; 257 upvotes

Jun 24th, 2020 12:01 pm

King31 wrote: ↑ Are they that bad? I also like that it had the 90 degree bend but if people think the TP link is that much better I will just wait.

I'll admit I haven't used this device, but every experience I have had with a D-Link product, EVER, has resulted in me going to another brand. Generally my issue has been that D-Link equipment doesn't play nice with other brands so maybe this is okay if you already have a D-Link router. That said, I still think the TP-Link would be an upgrade.

Jun 24th, 2020 12:09 pm

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grantz: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2007; 3086 posts; 1650 upvotes; Canada

Jun 24th, 2020 12:09 pm

Both the questions asked on Amazon and the reviews confirm what people are saying in this thread - stay away.

Jun 24th, 2020 12:17 pm

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mikebmt: Sr. Member; Nov 13, 2018; 516 posts; 1232 upvotes

Jun 24th, 2020 12:17 pm

blazer7 wrote: ↑ Thanks OP!

I prefer the 90 degree bend and additional usb but I simply don't want another app installed as i already have a bunch of other Kasa smart plugs and switches. Just my 2 cents

To be fair if your have a Google Home or similar, the multiple app thing isn't really an issue as you control it all through the Google home app / commands.

I've got... Belkin Wemo, PrimeWire, CE Smart, Nest, August, Twinkly, and YeeLight devices and I haven't opened those apps since connecting them to my Google Home account.

Jun 24th, 2020 12:23 pm

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aljudeh: Sr. Member; Sep 7, 2014; 643 posts; 301 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 24th, 2020 12:23 pm

If you buy D-link for the first time.....you wont buy it again!