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Govee Smart Plug, Mini WiFi Socket Outlet Works with Alexa and Google Assistant, No Hub Required, Remote Control 4-Pack $11.5 YMMV
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-round shape makes it impossible to put one under another one
-takes 15-30 seconds to reconnect to wifi after being pulled out of the wall and put back in (to simulate power outage)
-Only has 2.4ghz (meaning it wont work with 5ghz internet)
-App needs to know location for some reason (WHY??)
-ipad app is just a port of iphone app but bigger, the app doesn't fit the whole screen on my ipad
-round shape makes it impossible to put one under another one
-takes 15-30 seconds to reconnect to wifi after being pulled out of the wall and put back in (to simulate power outage)
-Only has 2.4ghz (meaning it wont work with 5ghz internet)
-App needs to know location for some reason (WHY??)
-ipad app is just a port of iphone app but bigger, the app doesn't fit the whole screen on my ipad
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-round shape makes it impossible to put one under another one
-takes 15-30 seconds to reconnect to wifi after being pulled out of the wall and put back in (to simulate power outage)
-Only has 2.4ghz (meaning it wont work with 5ghz internet)
-App needs to know location for some reason (WHY??)
-ipad app is just a port of iphone app but bigger, the app doesn't fit the whole screen on my ipad
Who cares if it supports 5GHz? It's not like you need the throughput, interference is irrelevant (unless you're just really terrible at setting up your network), and 2.4GHz has more range.
If nothing else, the app needs to know location because it's tied to WiFi use. This is extremely common knowledge.
I agree that the round shape sucks and I, personally, don't have any...but I have several sockets where the only thing plugged in is the smart plug, so it's not like this is a terrible thing for everyone.
I can't comment on the app in particular, but I'm curious as to how much time each day you stare at the apps for your smart devices? I leverage the "smart" aspect of them, set the schedules, and then open them every other month or something.
I think you're missing the real concern here: the possibility that this thing will catch your house on fire. And is that even likely to happen? No.
Who cares if it supports 5GHz? It's not like you need the throughput, interference is irrelevant (unless you're just really terrible at setting up your network), and 2.4GHz has more range.
If nothing else, the app needs to know location because it's tied to WiFi use. This is extremely common knowledge.
I agree that the round shape sucks and I, personally, don't have any...but I have several sockets where the only thing plugged in is the smart plug, so it's not like this is a terrible thing for everyone.
I can't comment on the app in particular, but I'm curious as to how much time each day you stare at the apps for your smart devices? I leverage the "smart" aspect of them, set the schedules, and then open them every other month or something.
I think you're missing the real concern here: the possibility that this thing will catch your house on fire. And is that even likely to happen? No.
Ooops, seems like you missed your train.
-round shape makes it impossible to put one under another one
-takes 15-30 seconds to reconnect to wifi after being pulled out of the wall and put back in (to simulate power outage)
-Only has 2.4ghz (meaning it wont work with 5ghz internet)
-App needs to know location for some reason (WHY??)
-ipad app is just a port of iphone app but bigger, the app doesn't fit the whole screen on my ipad
All your other cons sound like you're some shill. The apps for these plugs at least in my case are a one time setup, then you can just delete/disable it. All other interaction comes from my Alexa/Google Home devices or apps. Lol oh no the iPad app doesn't fit the whole screen!
2.4ghz only - again I've had other plugs too like this. Most IoT devices should be on 2.4ghz because 5ghz sucks ass for penetrating through walls and range.
15-30 seconds to connect back to wiFi - this seems normal for just about any device that connects to WiFI? wtf
Location - Sucks but necessary for WiFi scanning. Again just disable the permission or uninstall the app once it's been setup.
I don't know why I even bothered responding to someone like you, but hopefully this helps someone else. Too bad the deal doesn't appear be live anymore, otherwise I might have bought it.
Ooops, seems like you missed your train.
Good for you for coming back with any response at all.
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