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Easy Installation

Customers have overwhelmingly positive feedback about the ease of installation for this smart Wi-Fi light switch. They praise the simple setup process, easy-to-follow instructions, and quick connection to Wi-Fi and home automation systems like Amazon Alexa and Google. Some customers mention that they were able to install it without any electrical knowledge or professional help.

Geographic Location Control

Customers are pleased with the ability to control their TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch based on geographic location, allowing them to turn lights on or off from a distance using their smartphones. The convenience of this feature is highly appreciated by users.

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Build Quality

Customers have mixed opinions on the build quality of the smart Wi-Fi light switch. While some are pleased with its sturdy construction and appearance, others have experienced issues with reliability and quality control, leading to returns or replacements.

Energy Saving

Customers have mixed opinions about the energy saving capabilities of the product. While some report significant savings through schedule control, others experienced issues with the switch staying stuck in the "on" position, potentially shortening bulb life and posing a fire hazard.

Fast Response Time

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the fast response time of the TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch. While some customers praise the quick response when manually turning on/off and using the app, others report issues with delayed or inconsistent response times, especially with voice commands. Some customers also experienced defective products and difficulties in getting replacements or support from the manufacturer.

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Quality


Very easy to install and works as advertised.


Super easy to install and set up!


This switch is incredibly fast, as soon as you turn it off from the app it instantly turns off the light, has many settings and...  Read More


Not these, i installed 5 of these and i would say for each of them i was looking at the device in alexa within 3 minutes of fli...  Read More

Price


For under $30 this was an outstanding value and i'm very pleased with the results.


Initially i wanted zwave/zigbee but settled on these due to price and i have been thrilled with them.


Installing these switches cost less than $30.

Shipping


Very fast response time especially when touching, sometimes a small delay with voice commands but i don't think that's from the device.


I use this feature if friends or family are going to arrive at my place before i do and i want to have the lights on for them.

Packaging/appearance


Yes, i know it said this in the description and i had checked the box where i was going to put this, but i made a bad assumption.


I was lucky that the unused switch had additional a neutral coming in to the box that i could use.


One switch was installed in a box containing two light switches - so i had to buy the correct faceplate cover for the switch an...  Read More

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Inside the house there is 1 switch for the single exterior light near the front door


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I was searching for a way to turn on all 3 lights using just the 1 interior light switch by the front door


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Installing these switches cost less than 30


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    You do need to be comfortable replacing and wiring a light switch


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    You need to have a “neutral” wire in the light switch box


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If you have an older house this might not work for you


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Our town home was built in 2001 so it’s not that new but not that old either and had the appropriate wires needed


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    From the app i was able to set the switches so that if i turn onoff one switch it turns onoff the other switch

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