I have no idea what the purpose of these are, and I'm sure I have no need to own any.

I've bought two :confused:

Damn you HUKD.

Just received one and I must say aside from the poor setup instructions, I am impressed.

Anyone managed to control these from outside your home network and if so how?

Now £14.99

Reading the reviews on amazon it would appear that this plug will only work on the same network, so no good if you're trying to use mobile internet or a different wifi network.

If your network has been hacked twice, I'd say that your bedside lamp turning on and off from this switch is the least of your worries.

I have one and it works fine over mobile networks. They keep updating their app whereby the occasional updates has a few glitches. I'd say if the app is working fine, don't risk updating it! But indeed, it's work a punt at a tenner. Worst case you can just set it up as a timer for a lamp when you go on holiday :wink:

There are some good troubleshooting tip in the user reviews on Amazon.

How often do you get hacked? Maybe change your password to something a bit harder to guess

Thats great assuming you know you have been hacked, and also assuming you know how to change the password, but yes agreed, this would fix the problem. Until you get hacked again.

Not great reviews for the app that's required to use this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orvibo.irhost&hl=en_GB

so if somebody hacks my wifi, they effectively can control all these devices.

Bought one as a gift for hubby. Thanks!

Yeah but the negative reviews are about trying to control it from anywhere in the world. They're saying it will ONLY work on the same network.
I really want to get some but not much use if only working on the same network. What the heck! for a tenner its worth a shot :smiley:

guys I bought 2 of these ...can't seem to get working with BT home hub 5 ..any ideas ? ..Thanks ..

i have three of these - one for oil filled radiator, one for Christmas lights and another for coffee machine - at this price will get three more!

Anyone know if this will work with the Logitech harmony hub ?

Got one had it for a month use it to switch on the floor lamps with the timer setting has 7 day program really good. Don't know why there's negative review on Amazon regarding working on 3G mine works fine just need to make sure the time zone is set correctly along with day time saving setting... App does what it suppose to. Great little kit to have lights on when your not home!

why have I just bought one of these? It's happened again! cant wait until it arrives

port forwarding can solve that.

Want it but don'tknow what I'll do with it??

I have no idea what the purpose of these are, and I'm sure I have no need to own any.

I've bought two :confused:

Damn you HUKD.

​I didn't think it had an IFTTT channel yet?

Thanks, I always remember about 1 minute after purchase! :smiley:

I use one of these for a Slingbox so that I can reboot it remotely if it locks up even when abroad via an app on the phone. Don't forget Quidco or TCB for around 6% cashback.

Just ordered a spare for $14.87 and used this code keryetGB for 7% off so around £9.91 @$1.50 exchange rate.

My order came up at $15.18 on PayPal

how does it end up at £10? Going through PayPal its coming in at £10.89 ($15.99). Heat added regardless :smiley:
Thanks

Just watching the video on the site makes me laugh, I think that must be the plug socket that Stacy Slater used on Eastenders! :laughing:

thanks geemac

Looks useful - though I can't think what I'd use it for right now! Heated

Product Overview:
Wi-Fi smart socket connects to the internet through WiFi network and controls the power of home appliances, smart phones or other devices can control the switch of socket and track the status of socket at any place where network is available, one device can support more than one WiFi smart socket controller. WiFi smart socket using SmartLink net technology you can easily access settings. Besides, it has timing function you can DIY for your favorite and power indicator for your energy tracking, let you have fun on local or remote control your home appliances. Supports 10 groups of timming settingSupports up to 150 smart sockets controlled by cell phone.

Features:
● Smart link technology, searchs router WiFi network automatically
● Power supply: AC 110 - 240V
● Max current: 10A
● Wireless frequency: 2.412 - 2.484GHz
● Wireless IEEE standards: IEEE802.11b / g / n
● Security mechanism: WEP / WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
● Wireless consuming : ≤ 0.3W
● Working temperature: -20 - 70 Deg.C
● Working humidity: ≤ 80 percent