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kierendavidson
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Smart plug advice

on ‎17-01-2021 20:49

Hi all whats the best smart plugs to use with hub 3. I've got some teckin ones but they will not pair. 

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Re: Smart plug advice

on ‎18-01-2021 00:12

I've got three TP-Link Tapo Smart Plugs connected to the hub 3 brilliant plugs no issues.

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on ‎18-01-2021 00:47

Mine is a TP-Link, works well. Note that it connects only at 2.4GHz.

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Re: Smart plug advice

on ‎18-01-2021 02:31

I would say the "best" ones are Devolo magic ones.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/devolo-Magic-2-2400-WiFi-next/dp/B089185YD7/

Mind you I wouldn't pay ~£280 quid for that "iffy" solution.  You should get a good a Mesh system to cure your wifi woes.  £100-170 will sort it forever.  Or there are even cheaper solutions that may do it for you.


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Re: Smart plug advice

on ‎18-01-2021 23:55

I have given up on most of the smart plugs I had, tried various makes, but all want to call home and will not work when the internet is disconnected. Also i need ones to work with Apple HomeKit app which most will not. Have now built some Raspberry Pi hardware to activate relays and written some software for communication between all the machines and Apple HomeKit. Most are also now connected via Ethernet which is a big win.


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