Reddit reviews VeSync Smart Plug by Etekcity, 2 Pack Mini WiFi Outlets, Works with Alexa, Google Home & IFTTT, Remote Control from Anywhere, WiFi Energy Monitoring with Schedule Function, No Hub Required, ETL Listed

I call those "Birds nests". Yours is the best I've ever seen!


I watch my printers with this Wi-Fi camera. I like it because it can see in the dark, and pivot to look around at my filament spools and other things in the room.

If things go haywire and I need to shut down the printer, I use these Wi-Fi power outlets. I have one on each printer and a lamp in the room.

Both the camera and outlets have iOS/Android apps and work great on my phone.

I use these for my plug-in wall sconces and other 'ambiance' lamps around the house. They connect to an app and I have them on a timer from 5:30 to 11 every evening. You can also just control wirelessly from your phone.

I also use this lightbulb for my front porch - it's got a sensor to turn on at dusk.

I recently moved to a 2-story house with laundry in the basement and we use those giant ikea bags for hauling laundry up and down--works way better than our baskets.

One more thing...caveat I have NOT tested this out yet but it's in my cart. I think I got this tip from The Strategist but this buffer tool is supposed to be great for warming up muscles and massaging sore muscles! I have chronic, terrible shoulder pain and I'm praying this gives relief...ps this is not code for Sam from SATC and her Sharper Image massager ;)

I got these and have no complaints https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSTJST6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is it safe to use remote outlet plugs so that the power to the rig can be controlled remotely?

I am an electrical noob but in my research I learned that its best to keep as few connections and extra steps in the wiring process. Will a constant 700+ Watts into each of these remote outlet be a cause for concern?

If you are stuck having to turn it off maybe get some wifi outlets to at least make it less inconvenient. Set up a schedule to turn off at bed time. Or leave it off most of the time and turn it on manually when you want to play VR, which you can do from your computer or phone instead of having to actually go unplug things.

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Having above average senses isn't always the blessing it seems like it should be. I am a super taster and I can't really enjoy beer or other foods that others consider mildly bitter, to me they are very bitter. And food that others consider bitter, forget about it. I also have 15/20 vision but that doesn't really have any drawbacks.

Lucky my hearing and smelling are pretty much average, those two seem to be the worst to have above average sensing. Its easy to avoid bitter foods, but you can choose to stop hearing or smelling things, you have to change or leave the environment.

This is what I'm using

I've been trying to do everything hubless and the only options that way so far (at a reasonable price point) aren't in-wall outlets.

That said, I've been using these and don't dislike them. They don't block the other outlet port, but I would certainly prefer just in-wall smart outlets.

Etekcity is extremely responsive. Only problem is you can only fit one per two-outlet socket, and it has to go on the bottom socket if you want anything to fit in the top one.

I have these, they work well

Etekcity 2 Pack Voltson Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini Outlet with Energy Monitoring, Works with Amazon Alexa Echo and Google Assistant, No Hub Required, ETL Listed, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSTJST6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mWYSAbEN0NJXH

Non-facebook link: https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Voltson-Outlet-Monitoring-Required/dp/B06XSTJST6/

I use these smart outlets because I can use them as my timer and monitor the energy pull. And you get an alert on your phone of the outlet didn’t turn on or off for whatever reason when scheduled.

Others use kilowatt meters. Can buy for like 20$ on amazon.

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This is what i bought to measure my voltage and watts. I have a multi meter but kts from harbor friehht and it sucks terribly. Or i just suck terribly. So i figured to buy something on amazon that connnexts to my phone and when i crank the knobs up and down i can see immediate results

I'll share my routine, but i'll also emphasize the top comment. Get to sleep on time!

So I have a four part alarm system to wake up at 6 am every day. The four alarms are: my phone, my clock radio, my mr coffee, and a lamp hooked up to one of (these)[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSTJST6/?coliid=I36MIX57QIXQ1G&colid=O3HOWXBSON9H&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it] smart plugs.

Waking up in the morning starts the night before. I prepare my coffee pot for the morning and make sure it's set to brew at 5:50 and make sure my other alarms are all set. The smart plug has an app on my phone where I can set it to automatic timers for on/off. So the lamp goes off every night at 10:45 if it's not already off.

At 5:50, the coffee starts brewing, and the first alarm on my phone goes off, no snooze. At 5:55 I get another alarm on my phone, again no snooze. And at 6:00 the lamp turns on and my alarm clock goes off across the room, next to my coffee pot and mug. This forces me to get out of bed and get started right away. I pour the coffee and let it cool off a bit while I brush my teeth. Then I drink a bit of the coffee and take the dog for a walk and I'm wide awake for the day.

How many outlets will be on the circuit? If it's only one or two you might consider something like this.