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TP-Link HS100 Smart Plug (2-Pack), Wi-Fi, Works with Alexa, Control Your Devices from anywhere (HS100 KIT)

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Sadly I'm seldom grinning when I review a tech product.  Mostly because of the frequency with which they are difficult to set up and have abysmal instructions.  Wow, was I surprised with this product.  I have that giddy smile that accompanies a successful product test.  This works GREAT!  It configured easily and worked as advertised.   It is annoying that I can seldom report that but in this case I am happy to inform the world and TP-Link, JOB WELL DONE.   I scanned the QRC code on the quick start guide, downloaded the software into my phone, set the plug up and tested it in less time that it will take you to read this review.  What is even better is that the configuration holds even if you unplug the smart plug and plug it in elsewhere in range of your network.  Frankly that flexibility makes the product far more valuable as there isn't a need for constant re-setting the software.

Even better is that this product interfaces with the Amazon Echo.   I am impatiently waiting for delivery of my Echo and I can't wait to try it with this smart plug.  This is a product I can cheerfully recommend.


·                        2X Hs100 smart plug
·                        Remote access - control devices connected to the smart plug wherever you have internet using the free kasa app on your smartphone
·                        Away mode - turns your devices on and off at different times to give the appearance that someone is home
·                        Amazon echo voice control - Amazon echo (sold separately) lets you control devices connected to the smart plugs just using your voice
  • 2X Hs100 smart plug
  • Remote access - control devices connected to the smart plug wherever you have internet using the free kasa app on your smartphone
  • Away mode - turns your devices on and off at different times to give the appearance that someone is home
  • Amazon echo voice control - Amazon echo (sold separately) lets you control devices connected to the smart plugs just using your voice


If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

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