Simple Solutions Indoor Wi-Fi Smart Surge Protector / Power Strip, 6 Grounded Outlets - 4 Wi-Fi Controlled, 2 Permanent - Compatible with Alexa

I just purchased my sixth strip, so clearly they are doing some things right. Mainly they sucked me in with a good deal and I keep buying them so that I can keep all my smart power strips on the same app. Given the number of these I own, I figured I should leave a detailed review to help others make an informed decision.Facts:-You can control these with Alexa and Google.-They do work with Xfinity, which I only mention since I saw another comment mention that they don't. But I utilize one of their routers where you can split the signal into 2 separate channels. The strips all worked fine even before I split the wifi signal channels.-You can't individually name each outlet.-Only 2 of the outlets are on all the time. The other 4 go off when you turn the strip off.-There is a button on the strip that you can use to manually turn it on and off in the event your internet isn't working.Pros:-Great bang for your buck given how expensive smart strips have become.-You get 6 plugs versus the 4 that I see on most smart strips this size and in this orientation.-Once you get it programmed and connected to your smart device it is easily controlled with the apps (ECO Plug, Alexa, or Google) or your voice.-They have all successfully kept the devices I've plugged into them safe.Cons:-It is a headache-inducing process to actually get these things programmed to the app. I've done it five times and every single time I ask myself why I keep buying these. Even after the number of times I've programmed these I still have to read every step of the directions and even then I sometimes have to troubleshoot.-The lights on the strip are annoyingly bright. I worked around that problem by putting black electrical tape over the lights. The strip still works fine and the lights aren't annoying with them covered.-The ECO Plugs app feels outdated and clunky, but once programmed it does get the job done. I mainly use the Alexa or Google app to control them anyway. But you will need to navigate the ECO Plugs app for the initial installation.-The outlets are close together so it does make it difficult sometimes to utilize all the plugs the way you want especially when plug bases (I'm looking at you Amazon and Google!) seem to keep getting larger.Do I recommend these? Yes, but hesitantly. They work for me and the way that I'm utilizing them, but they may not be ideal for everyone. Setup, as I noted above, is a pain, but once you get through that annoyance they work great. It really is going to come down to you weighing the pros and cons for the way you intend to use the strip as to whether or not it'll be a good purchase for you. I gave it 3 stars because Amazon won't let you give half stars. It isn't 4 star worthy, but I'd have given it a solid 3.5 stars if that was an option. They mostly get docked for how frustratingly annoying it can be to initially program them and the clunky nature of the ECO Plugs app.

This product came with no instructions at all, there wasn't even a product name on it. I had to go into my Amazon order history to get the product name. I was able to pull some blurry instructions from their Amazon product page and get the name of the app needed for setup. After spending more than an hour trying to get this smart power strip to connect, using their app instructions, I'm done. It's being returned!

I really like this product since there are 2 outlets on and 4 controlled by the wifi. The instructions were really good for setup as long as the device is near the router during setup, then it's fine to move to a different place in the house.

Products works but the plugs are not individually programmed and description made it hard to determine and now I lose $8 on return. Rip off

I have not been able to get it connected to my wifi & the instructions are not very helpful.

Works well. The setup is fairly easy but I did need to read the instructions carefully.

You can't control each individual outlet like most power strips. You can control the four controlled outlets together but not individually.

Very difficult to hook up to wifi