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Easy to install
Simple app to learn
Scheduling feature
Shows power consumption
Affordable home automation
Easy to setup (uses WPS)
Sends inapp notifications for scheduled events
Thermal overload protection
Monitor/control energy usage
Power switch on device lets you turn power on/off without using the app
5 schedule profiles
Simple Setup
Monitor energy usage
Uses standard WiFi to communicate
Easy to set schedules
Can power devices on and off according to a schedule
Measures power consumption and lets you set limits
Automatically shuts off if it overheats
A relatively inexpensive solution
Includes motion detector
Smart plug
And camera
LED illumination for nighttime operation
Integrated motion sensor and microphone
Can operate as a wireless range extender
Can power devices on and off according to a s
D-Link's $50 Wi-Fi Smart Plug offers remote control of your small appliances
Including scheduling and energy usage stats -- a better value than the $60 Belkin WeMo Insight Switch
Which has similar features
Monitoring capability
Setup
Size
Easy to install. Monitors power consumption. Multiple scheduling options.
WPS setup enabled
Monitor energy use
Can set up rules with other DLink devices
Notifications can be sent to one's mobile device
Compact
Unobtrusive hardware
Simple to set up and use
IFTTT and Amazon Echo triggers enhance connectivity
The editors didn't like
Could be costly to implement throughout house
D-Link infrastructure can only be controlled by D-Link Software
Does not interface with IFTTT
Sunrise/Sunset type schedules not included
No option for randomizing on/off times around a trigger time
No log files
No Web UI or desktop apps must use smartphone apps
Does not account for daylight savings time
Can't dim a connected lamp
Can't automatically turn off after another device triggers it to turn on
Android app is buggy
Works only with DLink products
No support for other types of sensors
Oddly limited
Buggy Android app
Mediocre image quality
Very sensitive to ambient light
Motion and sound detectors can't trigger camera to capture images or video
Can't dim a conne
The Smart Plug isn't compatible with IFTTT
Setup was surprisingly involved
Performance was unreliable
And the app design could use some work
Application
No offsite control
Bulky. Does not support IFTTT. No cost monitoring
IOS app does not stay logged in
No IFTTT integration
Scheduling needs to be improved
Setup documentation could be improved especially for more advanced features
D-Link's $50 Wi-Fi Smart Plug offers remote control of your small appliances, including scheduling and energy usage stats -- a better value than the $60 Belkin WeMo Insight Switch, which has similar features
The Smart Plug isn't compatible with IFTTT, setup was surprisingly involved, performance was unreliable, and the app design could use some work
D-Link needs to partner with IFTTT and fix performance inconsistencies to match the versatility and convenience of Belkin's WeMo Switch and WeMo Insight Switch....
Published: 2014-05-22, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
The market for DIY smart home tech is growing rapidly, and remote-control outlets are one of the most basic components: it's something you need to get right if you're going to do home automation properly. D-Link's first attempt has some obvious advantag...
Published: 2017-10-09, Author: Thomas , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
Good scheduling facilities, good monitoring facilities, useful functionality
Somewhat flaky in setting up
It's a pity about the connection issues. I wouldn't let it put me off. As with many of these things, it's usually just a matter of persisting, and doing the odd restart along the way. Once that's done, the D-Link Smart Plugs turned out to be very effectiv...
The number of smart home platforms is expanding rapidly and unfortunately our dream of IoT and connected devices just working together, is pretty far from the truth. Services like IFTTT help bridge the gap between manufacturers, but if you do buy off-bran...
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Published: 2015-10-17, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Abstract: D-Link Smart Plug and Sensor Review – We are entering the era of a smart, connected home, where everything is connected, automated, and can be accessed remotely.D-Link has released a smart home combo kit like these Smart Plug and Smart Sensor kit that can...
Abstract: D-Link over the past few months has emerged as a leader in providing home users with the means to setup and maintain their own connected home.In addition, the recent launch of the Wi-Fi Motion Sensor, D-Link has paired it with the launch of the Wi-Fi Smar...
Published: 2015-03-31, Author: Jay , review by: gadgetynews.com
The Music Everywhere gets the job done, providing an easy way to add wireless audio to your existing home audio systems by enabling you to stream music from just about any PC or mobile device you could own. It also gives a modest bump to your Wi-Fi signal...
Really easy to set up and use, Much more convenient than timed plug sockets, Works anywhere around the world
Plug's a bit big, Expensive for such a simple device
It may be pricey compared to traditional timed plug sockets, but the D-Link Smart Plug does enough extra and works well enough to convince us that it's a worthy investment. Simply never having to worry again about whether you remembered to switch your se...
Abstract: If you have read our post on Oakter Smart Plugs & how I used to automate some of the appliances at home, you already know basics of what I am going to talk about in this post. If not, you should go and read that.In this post, I am talking about DLink Smar...
