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Testseek.com have collected 44 expert reviews of the D-Link DSP-W215 and the average rating is 65%. Scroll down and see all reviews for D-Link DSP-W215.
 
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The editors liked

  • 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

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  Published: 2014-09-30, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.in

  • Abstract:  Plug D-Link's DSP-W215 Wi-Fi Smart Plug into an AC outlet and you can use your smartphone or tablet to monitor and control any device that you plug into it--locally or from wherever you have Internet access. You can also integrate the Smart Plug into D-Li...

 
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  Published: 2016-07-21, Author: Johan , review by: liveatpc.com

  • Review: D-Link Wi-Fi SmartPlug For HomesIf you're thinking of doing some basic automation with your current household appliances, the D-Link DSP-W215 Wi-Fi SmartPlug can help you get the job done.A Slight Design FlawI'm assuming that most power sockets in...

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  Published: 2015-09-04, Author: CHIPTeam , review by: chip.com.my

  • Provides basic home automation, Has plenty of power saving features
  • Inconsistent performance, App design is not user friendly
  • In conclusion, the D-Link W215 Wi-Fi Smart Plug is an interesting device that allows you to keep your home smart, but with its performance inconsistencies, some consumers may find it troublesome to troubleshoot the device. But on the plus side, it's much...

 
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  Published: 2015-07-20, Author: goldfries , review by: goldfries.com

  • The D-Link DSP-W215 Wi-Fi Smart Plug retails at RM 169, it's not cheap and the money you could potentially save is far less than the cost itself BUT what's great about it is that you are able to get things up and running (like lights) without your interve...

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  Published: 2017-09-08, review by: zitseng.com

  • Abstract:  D-Link's DSP-W215 WiFi Smart Plug has been in the market for over two years now, but I recently got hold of one for some work-related need. We needed a simple and cheap way to measure energy consumption of a standard 3-pin plug socket. This D-Link WiFi Sm...

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  Published: 2015-03-06, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalone.com.sg

  • Abstract:  he D-Link Smart Plug is a simple home automation gadget. Pair it with a small home appliance, via a mobile app, and you can switch the appliance on or off remotely from anywhere in the world. Internet access is a must to use both the app and Smart Plug. ...

 
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  Published: 2015-03-06, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com

  • Abstract:  The D-Link Smart Plug is a simple home automation gadget.Pair it with a small home appliance, via a mobile app, and you can switch the appliance on or off remotely from anywhere in the world. Internet access is a must to use both the app and Smart Plug.He...

 
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  Published: 2015-03-06, Author: David , review by: 01net.com

  • Le bilan n'est pas très positif pour cette prise SmartPlug DSP-W215. Capricieuse à l'installation et en manque de fonctions nous ne sommes pas séduits par ce produit D-Link. C'est d'ailleurs bien dommage, car l'idée de se créer une maison connectée à la c...

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  Published: 2016-02-15, Author: Robert , review by: blog.notebooksbilliger.de

  • Mit der Zwischensteckdose D-Link Smart Plug DSP-W215 kann man seine Elektrogeräte per Smartphone-App ein- und ausschalten, was im Test zuverlässig funktionierte. Sogar von unterwegs über das Internet lässt sich die Steckdose steuern, was durch die D-Link...

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  Published: 2015-06-20, Author: Henrik , review by: pricerunner.se

  • Enkel installation, Fungerar felfritt
  • Stor, Långsam att styra
  • Den är lätt att installera och fungerar som den ska. Men D-links Smart plug hade gärna fått kunna lite mer...

 
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