Cevitor Smart Socket Plugs Outlet, Alexa Voice Control and APP Connect, No Hub Required, with 1 USB Port (C2001P)

If you are having trouble getting the smart plug outlet to work with echo dot, read below. The first thing you need to do is have your phone using the 2.4Ghz wifi signal from your router. For some reason the device will not work on 5 Ghz. Then download Tuya Smart app. After downloading Tuya Smart app, open it and register. You will have to put your mobile phone number and a password. Leave the dashes out of the phone number and don’t put your email address in. After that Tuya Smart will text you a five digit code to put in. You will have to go check you text, get the five digit code and put the code in less than 60 seconds or it will make you have to reregister. Next is Open up Alexa app. Click on SKILLS and then download the Tuya Smart Skill. Once you have done all these steps, now you can look at the directions the device came with and follows those directions.

The Fashion plug works perfect and as described! Easy to set up and get going with my Echo Dot.Install the Tuya Smart app on my phone, and pair. Then enable the Tuya Smart skill for Alexa, and you are good to go. I love that all the chinese stuff I have gotten so far (bulbs and outlets) all work with the same app.I had previously purchased a Chinese Alexa enabled outlet from another brand (Aquiv) and was surprised to find that not only is this similar, it is literally the exact same plug! I purchased this for 13.99, which is the cheapest I can find on Amazon, so I wouldn't worry about brand too much as long as the price is right.If anyone wants to see what it looks like inside there are photos attached. You have to pry/pop out the little two little covers on the back, take out the two screws, then slide something down the crack to pop it open. 2 more screws inside secure the board.

Unlike past Wifi smart plugs that I've gotten, this one actually has a well developed app.Pros:- easy to setup (plug in, add device, wait for the scan, done, seriously the easiest smart device I've ever setup, not sure what some of the complaints are)- easy Alexa setup (add Tuya skill, login with email/phone even though it asks for phone only, it's weird, i know..)- app has a floating power control widget to get a quick shortcut (Wemo, TPLink, eControl doesn't have that, super handy)- android app is actually well designed with quick, responsive UI- usb charging portCons:- could be good or bad depending on what you want.. usb charging port is not connected to the relay itself (does not have function to disable usb power) I wanted to connect my Yi Ants security camera to it- like most other socket from 2 years ago, this socket design takes a lot of space, so you'll really need a 2-to-6 socket adapter instead of wasting the other plug

Update - ultimately bought three of these between Sept. and Nov. 2017. First one is working fine, third one didn't do what I wanted (not the fault of plug but of appliance) so has barely been used. The second one was great until last night when it conked out. I guess they are cheap enough, but would like to get more than nine months use out of a product. Have downgraded my review from five stars to four *************************This is my first device I have purchased in an attempt to make my house smarter than I am - so far so good.I only installed the plug yesterday so can't speak to durability but here are a couple of points.I bought it to control my bedside lamp which has a difficult type of switch for arthritic hands and is very small and difficult to find in the dark.. The instructions are a little muddled regarding linking to my Echo Dot and that was aggravated by the Echo Dot instructions which never made it totally clear whether it was referring in various places to the plug's app or the Alexa app. Also, why can't manufacturers use larger type for their instructions? Had to get in a bright light and, even though my vision is pretty good, contemplated getting out a magnifying glass. Those complaints aside, it was easy to set up and functioned on the first try. Have used it several times and it was especially neat to have for one of those 2 a.m. trips when the path to the loo is usually littered with a couple of dogs.Another reviewer said it was hoggish when it came to the wall outlet. I plugged it into the bottom one and had plenty of room to plug a power strip, one with a bulky three-prong plug, into the top outlet.One suggestion - pick a name for the outlet - i.e. bedroom lamp - before you start installation. I let the software name it and had a bit of difficulty changing the default.All-in-all I am pleased and thinking I may get another for the bedroom television.

First one of two had a very random start to the flashing red light necessary for set up. It took several minutes and many tries to get it into set up mode and get it to stay there. The second unit did not have that problem. Once the set up mode was activated, the rest of the set up was quick and easy. Both units now seem to be doing their job. The biggest negative is the rounded top that protrudes into the area of the second plug on a normal wall socket. It makes an adapter almost mandatory if you want to use the second plug. Since the rounded top is totally unnecessary for the proper function, it was apparently someone's ill-conceived idea of fashionable design. The USB socket is a nice add-on and does provide a charge to the iPhone.

These are great. I have one in my office controlling my fan through my Echo Dot, and one at home controlling my reading lamp through my Echo. No other hardware is needed. The TuyaSmart app on my cell phone initializes the plugs and allows me to name them, then the Amazon Alexa app links to the TuyaSmart account that was setup through the app to control the plugs. In playing around I learned that I can control the plugs from either one of my Echo devices or though the TuyaSmart app, if you don't have an AI assistant device.