VOCOlinc SmartBar Wi-Fi Plug – VP5X
Voice Control: Works with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and the Google Assistant. Through simply using vocal commands, your choice of voice assistant will switch on/off your connected electrical devices. The status will then instantly sync across all smart home ecosystems.
Durable Quality with Compact Size(1800W): Mini-size smart plug never blocks off the second outlet. Certified by TUV and FCC, it supports electrical devices up to 15A while providing protection and quality assurance for you, your family, and your home.
Multi-function Plugs: Set Schedules or Timers, Group control, Auto-Reboot mode(e.g., recycle your router.), create scenes, and automation settings. It is recommended to use the VOCOlinc app for you to get a better product experience.
Remote Access: Check status, control, set schedules, and more from nearly anywhere with the internet via the VOCOlinc app, an Apple home hub (Apple TV/HomPod) is needed for HomeKit remote control
Tips & Hassle-free Service:
- Pairing with a secured 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
- The latest iOS version is recommended for Android, OS 4.3+.
- Use the VOCOlinc app to keep your firmware updated.
Shipping:
The product will ship 1-3 business days after purchase, and delivery will take 4-7 business days. All orders will be dispatched from our US or Canada warehouse.
Refund:
30-Day Refund Policy
For any reason, undamaged products can be fully refunded within 30 days after the delivery date to the shipping address. Once the item is returned to Vocolinc's warehouse for inspection, the refund process will begin.
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Customer Reviews
Purchased my plugs at best buy over a year ago. They did go offline once and a while the set up process was really annoying and didn't connect right away And they stopped working after a year I have been going back and forth over email with the after sales team trying to get the plugs to work after trying everything that they have suggested the plugs never ended up working and I was told they are broken you have to take them back to the store even though they are past the store warranty and I can't take them back. vocolinc is the manufacturer of this product it should be helping me resolve this issue I asked if they could send me new plugs and I will mail my defective ones back but they don't seem to want to do anything. So if you buy anything from them don't expect to get help with any issues you have.
Chiming to say that these work perfectly with HomeKit. I use a HomePod mini as a hub and have Nest WiFi mesh routers. These smart plugs work great. I've got four so far in my home and they've yet to disconnect/fail after a full year of constant usage. I'd recommend these if you're looking for a reliable/affordable smart plug to use with HomeKit.
Note that, while you can use these without installing any third-party app, you *do* need to have the VOCOlinc app to update the firmware. Updates don't come by often, but I noticed that you cannot do so via the Apple Home app itself; you'll need VOCOlinc's app from the App Store.
I've had a few days playing with the VOCOlinc Smart Plug Mini 2 pack. The integration with my HomeKit system was easy within the Apple Home app. Once installed, I opened the Vocolinc app to see what other features are available with the devices. Once I selected the devices, they prompted me to download the latest firmware, which installed fast and without any issue.
The only other feature I can see that the app provides is a timer to turn on or off the device. I will most likely use the smart plugs with HomeKit only and integrate them with my automation and scenes.
I'm currently using them to power lamps in my office. They also work great to automate a Christmas tree when the time comes.
Pros:
-Easy Setup
-Small footprint you can fit two in one wall outlet
-VOCOlinc updates the firmware frequently, giving me hope that they will patch any security vulnerabilities that arise.
-Works with all popular smart home platforms
-It comes with two devices per pack saving on cost when you need more than one.
Cons:
-None Yet
Love these and buying more, worked great with Apple HomeKit. I am very pleased
I always wanted to do home automation, but I always thought it was out of reach financially. Well, once I picked up an Apple HomePod, I began to see how simple HomeKit makes things. The integration of these smart outlets is perfect. I followed the instructions, and they synced up perfectly. The only issue I had was not with the outlet, but my phone. During setup, the instructions tell you to connect your device to the 2.4 wifi network at your location, but my phone had disconnected from it, and tried going back to the 5GHz, which is not supported (my guess is because 2.4 offers a better range). Once everything was on the correct network. It was super simple, and now I can access everything with voice command, check on the outlets remotely, OR automate those outlets to come on or off at certain times, or when someone leaves the property. Pretty awesome.