Smart Plugs

[Ricotta Elmar]

hey guys,

 

could not find a fitting topic for stuff like this so i post it here

 

i have a question, i am looking for smart plughs that can measure the power use hourly/daily/weekly

 

i am searching for one that can calculate costs, and have wifi

 

also, i want once that i can trust and accurate ,

there are many out there but i dont know if they are trust worthy  and accurate,

 

maby some of you guys have more experience with them and can tell me what once i can trust

 

not to expansive either

[Lurick]

I use the TP-Link HS100 plugs but I think the HS105 plugs do the same thing but in a more compact form factor

 

https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-wifi-plug-hs100

[Ricotta Elmar]

tp-link eh, i had a router in the past, of them 1043nd, it was ok but not what i expected , even the linksys wrt54g did a beter job while it was old and slower

 

tp-link looks like ot main stream instead focusing on their products if they do the job as they should

[Lurick]

37 minutes ago, WesleyNL said:

tp-link eh, i had a router in the past, of them 1043nd, it was ok but not what i expected , even the linksys wrt54g did a beter job while it was old and slower

 

tp-link looks like ot main stream instead focusing on their products if they do the job as they should

I've had 4 of them scattered through my house for about 2-ish years now and haven't had a single problem. Even with my messing with my wireless they always reconnect too after I break something

[WkdPaul]

1 hour ago, WesleyNL said:

tp-link eh, i had a router in the past, of them 1043nd, it was ok but not what i expected , even the linksys wrt54g did a beter job while it was old and slower

 

tp-link looks like ot main stream instead focusing on their products if they do the job as they should

Every manufacturer will have shitty models, it's not about a specific brand, it's about specific models.

 

I have a shitty TP-Link VDSL modem, but I also have fantastic APs (EAP225). It's going to be similar with smart plugs. Looks for models with good reviews and forget about the brand.

[RonnieOP]

1 hour ago, WesleyNL said:

tp-link eh, i had a router in the past, of them 1043nd, it was ok but not what i expected , even the linksys wrt54g did a beter job while it was old and slower

 

tp-link looks like ot main stream instead focusing on their products if they do the job as they should

Ive never used a router from them but i have 10 tp link plugs, 4 tp link cameras, and probably 15 tp link lights and ive never had issues with them.

 

I cant say there isnt better options though as i havent tried any other besides the hue.

[RAS_3885]

Also have 6 TP link smart switches and 6 TP link smart plugs. Work flawlessly.

 

Models HS103, HS105, HS200, HS210

[Ricotta Elmar]

humm k i will give it a shot , though they arnt as compact as those square once i saw from a other brand i don't know off

 

since i am eu 230v the space between them are pretty small, also i want to monitor each socked of a strip ,and i googled but there are not many strips out there that can monitor each port

[NineEyeRon]

I think paying a bit more is worth it but they are always limited by the speed of the connection. Mine have 100Mb/s plugs so only ever reach 90ish Mb/s despite having “250Mb/s” plastered all over them.

 

I would bet wireless ones to the device is probably faster than the eventual ethernet connection to the router/switch. 

 

As with all networks, they are only as good as their weakest/slowest component. In this case its often the Ethernet connection to the router that is the limiting factor.