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It is a good idea to use it for my power strip for all my laptops and monitors. Because I personally don’t turn them off. Side note, nice cable management as well.
@@AlexTeo Did you manage to test which plugs have the settings saved on the device? Thought of using some of these to turn on/off wifi access points at different part of the home at night.
Thanks Alex for such informative videos! It’s really boost my courage to DIY my little nest for a smart home. Love your ideas of using the smart plug and start your cooking egg process in morning!
I was looking for renovation ideas for my house which is coming soon and came across your channel some time back. Appreciate your kind tips which I will definitely take note of when I am renovating my house!
It's a good way to save electricity in our house with all the smart tech we have! It will be awesome to have it in our home! Thanks for the great intro Alex.
Hi Alex, thanks for the video to clarify if we need to have the neutral wire. Can i check if we are able to combine both Xiaomi and Aqara eco system in the same house so we can use both Xiaomi products and aqara products
Hi Alex! Thank you for all your amazing videos. Can you do a video on smart wall socket? Would like to know why you recommend smart plug instead of smart socket.. I am thinking of using Moes smart wall socket for my renovation. Not sure if it is reliable and safe. Can you give me some advice? Thank you
Saw your video recommended by TH-cam actually. Thank you for making the smart home video. It's really giving me some idea for my HDB renovation. Happy Blessed New Year and stay healthy always!!
Wanted to do smart home when i renovated, but the cabling is so expensive. These kind of smart plugs are definitely helpful and helps save costs as not all devices needed to be smart.
Hi. Happy 2021 to you. Wanted to asked about the smart plugs. There’s those 16A, 13A and 10A ... any difference on which one I am using?? Thanks in advanced!!!
watched all your videos, shared most of them cos it’s really handy and informative! i wish to begin my smart home journey with the help of your videos, and hope this smart plug can be a part of it! 😊
Google now has automatic presence sensing based on device location, so you no longer need to manually tell Google you're leaving the house. You can set it up so that once all your phones get a certain distance away from your house, it will start a routine you choose.
Great content; keep it up (esp. with more reviews on affordable Tuya devices)! I think you can also switch off the plug to your phone charger when the charge is at 100%, but some elbow grease is required - use MacroDroid to detect battery level and then to operate the UI on Google Home.
@@essg27 you don't need any of the google speaker products to use voice command. It can run on your mobile device, or a branded speakers out there like bose, sonos and etc. All you want to look out for is whether it has built in google assistant
@@essg27 sonos one and harman kardon citation both are popular with similar price. If you don't care about the speaker part and just want a google assistant then just nest mini
Thanks for this great video! I will use the smart plug for my power strip because the one I have doesn't have individual on/off switches for each socket and because Im lazy, i just leave the entire strip on hahaha.
Newly subscribed! Great videos and thanks for your home sharing for an aspiring smart home enthusiast like myself. And a new smart home plug would definitely help ;)
@@erfvn i recommend you to get the ikea smart plugs instead as they are able to relay the zigbee signals for your smartThings hub, provided you are ok with the aesthetics
@@AlexTeo oh I've considered that but the thing is I don't have a hub and also don't really want a hub. I just want a smartplug to control my xbox n led lights from anywhere in my house. Also i heard that in order to use the ikea plug, I can't use it just by itself because I need their Tradfri gateway? Im not so sure though
Happy 2021 Alex !! really appreciate the videos, simple and easy to understand. I hope I win the smart plug so I can try it out on my IP camera at home. Keep up the good work :)
hi alex.. wahhh got giveaway.. the comments counts go up and up hahahaa btw do u have any idea the differences between this teckin vs other brands like tp-link? and do you have any concern that these devices do not have the safety stamp... the teckin is using what application and i assume it link to google home since u can control it
teckin is using smart life, quite a common platform for all the small brands to put their devices there. No idea what's the difference with tp-link, but I have a viewer comment complain about its intermittent connection lost issue
Quality video, we now have a tech channel in SG! I would prefer this than others, feels closer to home 👀 Thank you for sharing! Helps me in planning my future home :)
I'm the kind who likes to start my day with all my devices at 100%, so having smart plugs to only start charging them just a couple of hours before I wake up was a big game changer!
Thanks for this useful tip! My husband and I are getting ready to renovate our house, and your videos are very helpful and informative! Happy new year to you and your loved ones ☺️
Happy 2021! Thanks for all the videos on smart devices. I’m renovating my home and your smart tips have been very informative! Definitely will save alot compared to engaging a company to “smartify” the house. Keep up the great work!
Wow... Smart plug seemed like a good tool to have to smart every electronics in the house. This small little nitty details will be so helpful for me to plan for my future home! Thanks!
Happy New Year! Will definitely refer to your videos again when I get my own home 🙂 for now, I really like the idea of remotely controlling appliances that take time to do a certain task or to save on electricity
Cool stuff and ideas! I have been using smart plug to automate the switchover from air-conditioner to fan in the middle of night to save energy! Looking for more ways to make my home smarter and your videos is an inspiration.
Insanely useful series, Alex. Suggestion/request here. Would you be able to share your macros/routine setup and possibly suggestions on what sets of devices should logically be clumped together? Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing these great tips! Have always wanted to try them out. I think it will be good to plug the smart plugs to the robot vacuum cleaner and WiFi range extender for better control of usage and convenience.
Ohh nice.. Thanks Alex! Im exploring how to make my new house a smart home n thats y im here! I'm quite an IT idiot but starting with a smart plug seems manageable! 😉 Happy 2021~ 🥳
HI Alex, thanks for sharing your knowledge, i got an tp link tapo P100 smart plug, but when i turn it off, the power was not cut off. My smart plug is inserted into the wall socket, and my power strip is connected to the smart plug(power strip has on/off switch too), any idea what i did wrong? thanks!
Hi Alex! I will be moving into my new house soon and currently planning my house renovation with my ID. I always needed some ideas on renovating my new house. That's where I chanced upon your videos. Your videos are super useful and very easy to understand. First and foremost, I think you house is very nicely done. I have also seen your other videos on gadgets and home renovation tip. What caught my eye most is the Ultimate Guide to Start & Build a Smart Home. Never knew there were such things before watching your video. This smart switch is definitely super useful. For example, I can use it to not to overcharge my smart devices. The best part is overall I can save energy being used and also it makes lives better. Technology is sure evolving very fast these day. Thank you for sharing.
Happy New Year Alex ! Great video. Just starting to get into this smart-home journey. No smart plug devices in the home yet.. but I do have Google Mini and Amazon Echo in the house. Will get the smart plugs to try out. Keep up the videos. Easy to understand
Like always, your videos give great tips on smart home devices usage. I used smart plug mainly to switch off my bedroom fan automatically in the morning, and also for television operations.
Great video again! Am planning to have a smart home but I want to try something small for a start in my current place, looks like smart plugs are the way to go! Happy New Year Alex!
Thank you Alex for all your home videos, watched quite a bit today and they were very helpful in getting an idea of what I really need in my future home. Also, Happy New Year Everybody!
Hi Alex, cool video there 😎 It would be great if the smart digital lock be able to integrate with Google so that the switch could turn on/off by itself.
I'm a tech noob who is trying to convince my husband to make our new BTO home smart. Thanks for making it so much easier to understand. I actually have a "disease" of forgetting to on the plug every time I plug my devices into the mobile/laptop charger. Now I know the plug can be kept on without the risk of overcharging! HAHA You gave me a cure!!!
#GIVEAWAY Just subscribe and leave a comment to stand a chance winning this smart plug!
Only valid for Singapore address. Winners will be announced in next week's video and updated here by 8 Jan 2021.
*Giveaway contest closed*
Kylie Chea and Doraemon have a Dream. Congrats! Drop me an email with your address.
Love this smart plug! Would like to try ☺️ I think it’s great for like microwaves!
It is a good idea to use it for my power strip for all my laptops and monitors. Because I personally don’t turn them off.
Side note, nice cable management as well.
haha thanks, more cable management in my next video
Love the ending of this video, welcome 2021!! Qn, if my wifi/internet connection down, will the timer or schedule still run?
i need to test it out then update you again. Some of them are saved on the plug, but once wifi is down, you can't control the on/off
@@AlexTeo Did you manage to test which plugs have the settings saved on the device? Thought of using some of these to turn on/off wifi access points at different part of the home at night.
Thanks Alex for such informative videos! It’s really boost my courage to DIY my little nest for a smart home. Love your ideas of using the smart plug and start your cooking egg process in morning!
yeah just prepare at night, next morning easyyy
Was just looking at smart plug over last weekend. This is just perfect and will love to give it a try.
I was looking for renovation ideas for my house which is coming soon and came across your channel some time back. Appreciate your kind tips which I will definitely take note of when I am renovating my house!
glad that you find the tips helpful!
It's a good way to save electricity in our house with all the smart tech we have! It will be awesome to have it in our home! Thanks for the great intro Alex.
yeah no doubt about saving electricity!
if im using miHome app, i will only be able to use the xiaomi smart plug ya?
I was searching for a video locally and here you are... wonderful and very informative. Good Job!
yeah hard to find local home tech channel
These are the types of videos I like. Easy guide for dummies
Thanks for sharing some ideas on the smart plug uses! I especially love the idea about using the plugs for the pc extension! 👍🏻
Yeah that's a very good one for desktop users, will save a lot of electricity
is the smartthings hub required for the smartthings app? or will any generic zigbee hub do?
you need the smartThings hub if you want to use their solution
Hi Alex, thanks for the video to clarify if we need to have the neutral wire. Can i check if we are able to combine both Xiaomi and Aqara eco system in the same house so we can use both Xiaomi products and aqara products
ya provided you use mihome since aqara have integration with xiaomi, but do check again on individual products
Hi Alex! Thank you for all your amazing videos.
Can you do a video on smart wall socket? Would like to know why you recommend smart plug instead of smart socket.. I am thinking of using Moes smart wall socket for my renovation. Not sure if it is reliable and safe.
Can you give me some advice? Thank you
i won't recommend, unless I see more companies coming out with such products else I will just stick to smart plug
Saw your video recommended by TH-cam actually. Thank you for making the smart home video. It's really giving me some idea for my HDB renovation. Happy Blessed New Year and stay healthy always!!
thanks, i'm glad that the video is useful for you. Blessed new year to you as well!
question on smart plug... since the smart plug need to be on 24 hours ... does it use up more electricity this way?
only consume a little, of course you will save more if you are all doing it manually
Hi Alex, I am wondering if the smart plug require any certification like SIRIM in Malaysia?
Hmm no idea man
hello Alex, i currently have an Aqara Hub and using IOS device mainly. Which brand's smart plug would you recommend? Thanks.
You can check out meross products
Wanted to do smart home when i renovated, but the cabling is so expensive. These kind of smart plugs are definitely helpful and helps save costs as not all devices needed to be smart.
yup and definitely not all devices are suitable
Hi. Happy 2021 to you. Wanted to asked about the smart plugs. There’s those 16A, 13A and 10A ... any difference on which one I am using?? Thanks in advanced!!!
happy 2021 to you as well! It depends on what amp the device supports, standard 3pin is 13A.
Luv the videos, can’t wait for the day when I can deck out my house like yours!!!
Found your videos just as I'm about to receive the keys to our resale unit in a few months time. Super helpful tips, thank you!
good timing, put some smart home stuff!
Hi Alex Awesome Video, 😊 Thank You for a Cool quick and direct video on All about Smart Plugs.
Great and accessible way to introduce smart living into older homes!
yeah easy for elderly!
First time commenting on TH-cam. Liked your videos and the way you explain stuff so clearly. Thanks.
happy to hear that!
watched all your videos, shared most of them cos it’s really handy and informative! i wish to begin my smart home journey with the help of your videos, and hope this smart plug can be a part of it! 😊
thanks for the support!
Recommended by youtube, binged watched all😊. This one made me crack thinking your neighbours will imagine you've a partner named google😁.
Google now has automatic presence sensing based on device location, so you no longer need to manually tell Google you're leaving the house. You can set it up so that once all your phones get a certain distance away from your house, it will start a routine you choose.
basically that's call geofencing, only apply for lights and switches device type in google home. Google still has a lot to catch up in their routines.
Great content; keep it up (esp. with more reviews on affordable Tuya devices)!
I think you can also switch off the plug to your phone charger when the charge is at 100%, but some elbow grease is required - use MacroDroid to detect battery level and then to operate the UI on Google Home.
good tip, let me check that out!
nice job in your videos... you can explore using homeassistant to integrate all your iot devices into one platform next...
that will require to run your own server keeping them on 24/7, I don't think I'm heading down this path yet haha
Such an informative video. Have always been wanting to try to setup a smart home and will want to have a chance to do so for my new home! :)
don't be afraid to try, not that expensive too
Happy 2021! Very informative video and easy to understand guides. Can’t wait to make breakfast 🥚 like how you did. Thanks for sharing the great tip!
thanks and happy 2021 to you as well!
Alex May I know where to purchase this smart plug
you can check all the various online platforms but actually there is many brands of smart plugs out there
Haha I like the ending. Happy new year Alex, thanks for all the informative video, I learn a lot!
hahah trying out something for fun in the ending, thanks!
I reviewed this earlier. A few broke and I’m looking for new ones
broke as in suddenly just stopped working? hope mine don't die on me 🙏
Yup 3 out 6 down. I bought smart life strip that gives me more control. Some pros and cons too
@@madsncakes yikes, I hope its just an unlucky batch and not bad QC from them
Thanks Alex, I enjoy your vids! It'll be useful for scheduling the lights and filter pump for my fish tank
yeah good tip!
For living room, is it advisable to use google nest mini to control devices?
you can use any device that has built in google assistant, not necessary a nest mini.
I mean voice command. Is google home hub necessary for living room?
@@essg27 you don't need any of the google speaker products to use voice command. It can run on your mobile device, or a branded speakers out there like bose, sonos and etc. All you want to look out for is whether it has built in google assistant
Any recommendations for speaker that support google assistant?
@@essg27 sonos one and harman kardon citation both are popular with similar price. If you don't care about the speaker part and just want a google assistant then just nest mini
Thanks for this great video! I will use the smart plug for my power strip because the one I have doesn't have individual on/off switches for each socket and because Im lazy, i just leave the entire strip on hahaha.
hahah nice, switch them off when you are asleep to save electricity!
Happy new year Alex! Love your videos as they are very informational.
sharing as much as i could, happy new year to you as well!
Thank you for starting this video! It really help me start my smart home journey.
it will be an exciting journey!
Nice video, scheduling it to work with humidifier when i sleep with aircon on would be helpful!
yup, I wanted to talk about this but I don't have a humidifier right now haha
Newly subscribed! Great videos and thanks for your home sharing for an aspiring smart home enthusiast like myself. And a new smart home plug would definitely help ;)
thanks for the support!
Great way to kill off power at a scheduled time!
that's right!
Good Job Alex, keep the smarthome videos coming! Enjoying it
thanks man, I will!
My house is so dumb it needs that smart plug so badly, please let me win. Your videos are awesome btw. Happy New Year~!
Thanks and happy new year to you too!
Can ask Google "turn off smart switch after 8mins" for some electronics that will be used for a few minutes like makeup electronics
yeah that is a very good tip!
As usual, thanks for all the great tips!
Subscribed! Would love to try this plug out on my appliances!!
Hey bro is this available to use on Samsung SmartThings?
yup you have cloud to cloud integration between smart life app and smartThings
@@AlexTeo thats great! Im definitely gonna get some. Do I get it from shopee or is there like a website to get it from?
@@erfvn i recommend you to get the ikea smart plugs instead as they are able to relay the zigbee signals for your smartThings hub, provided you are ok with the aesthetics
@@AlexTeo oh I've considered that but the thing is I don't have a hub and also don't really want a hub. I just want a smartplug to control my xbox n led lights from anywhere in my house. Also i heard that in order to use the ikea plug, I can't use it just by itself because I need their Tradfri gateway? Im not so sure though
@@erfvn oh ok you mentioned smartThings so I assume you have the smartThings hub already
helpful video as always! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
happy new year to you too!
so useful!
awesome!
Excellent use of smart plugs! 👍🏻
good stuff!
Love your videos, very informative and useful. Keep it going!
thanks man!
Nice! Smartplug for more automation! Happy new year everyone !
happy new year to you as well :)
hi can u review smart wall switches?
not easy because you need to have it wired, but generally all of them are pretty similar, difference in aesthetic and supported ecosystem only
Thanks for the sharing, learnt a lot from your videos! :)
Glad to hear that!
Great videos. I use smart plugs to control lights and fans in my house :)
awesome right?
Hopefully some smart plug to start making 2021 awesome!
This is really cool! This makes smart home seems more doable for non tech people like me 😂
yeah don't be afraid to try it!
@@AlexTeo appreciate all your efforts! Happy new year!
Very informative n clearly communicated. Thanks, Alex.
thanks man!
Happy 2021 Alex !! really appreciate the videos, simple and easy to understand. I hope I win the smart plug so I can try it out on my IP camera at home. Keep up the good work :)
hahaha 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Amazing! Smart plugs would be a life saver, especially for night lights, air purifier and TV!! Hope to win the giveaway!
see how it goes!
Happy New Year everybodyyy!! smartplug is good for brewing hot coffee everymorning! :)
that's right, too bad I don't drink coffee haha ☕
hi alex.. wahhh got giveaway.. the comments counts go up and up hahahaa
btw do u have any idea the differences between this teckin vs other brands like tp-link?
and do you have any concern that these devices do not have the safety stamp...
the teckin is using what application and i assume it link to google home since u can control it
teckin is using smart life, quite a common platform for all the small brands to put their devices there. No idea what's the difference with tp-link, but I have a viewer comment complain about its intermittent connection lost issue
oh and regarding the safety stamp, I actually don't look for that when buying any things haha
@@AlexTeo jialat
Liked, subscribed. Helpful, what a great sharing! 👍🏻😊
tsk a lot for sharing
Subscribed and shared on Facebook, love to see more videos
Thanks for sharing!
Can u use them for aircon
i think for older flats only, new ones are not operate by a 3pin plug
So u need a IR blaster?
@@jerryyau9099 yeah IR blaster to control your remote controls
How do u cable manage or hide away for the devices than🤣
@@jerryyau9099 you mean how to hide the IR blaster? Yeah its a challenge to find a strategic spot for it haha
Okay Google, remind me in one week's time for the new video. Happy New Year!
that's a v cute and creative comment, happy new year to you as well!
Quality video, we now have a tech channel in SG! I would prefer this than others, feels closer to home 👀 Thank you for sharing! Helps me in planning my future home :)
haha mine is more on home tech although I'm savvy in other tech areas as well. Glad my videos help!
Front door entrance design nicely done! 🌱🌴
I'm the kind who likes to start my day with all my devices at 100%, so having smart plugs to only start charging them just a couple of hours before I wake up was a big game changer!
that's right! prolong their battery life as well
Brief explanation. Can't wait to use all the tips from this video to my new home. Thank you Alex!
Thanks for this useful tip! My husband and I are getting ready to renovate our house, and your videos are very helpful and informative! Happy new year to you and your loved ones ☺️
awesome! happy new year to you and your husband as well 😁
A way to solve my overnight charging worries!
Happy 2021! Thanks for all the videos on smart devices. I’m renovating my home and your smart tips have been very informative! Definitely will save alot compared to engaging a company to “smartify” the house. Keep up the great work!
yeah save that money elsewhere if you are confident to diy. Happy 2021 to you as well!
Wow... Smart plug seemed like a good tool to have to smart every electronics in the house. This small little nitty details will be so helpful for me to plan for my future home! Thanks!
Happy New Year! Will definitely refer to your videos again when I get my own home 🙂 for now, I really like the idea of remotely controlling appliances that take time to do a certain task or to save on electricity
yeah some of these things can definitely start using before having your own house
Love how smart plugs can be used to make life easier. Surely would use them for switching on and off devices when I'm going out or sleeping.
yup and use your creativity and imagination for more use cases
Thanks, Alex for making informative and unbiased videos that help Tech newbies like me to smart my home. Have a good year 2021 ahead!
yup staying unbiased, happy 2021 to you too!
Cool stuff and ideas! I have been using smart plug to automate the switchover from air-conditioner to fan in the middle of night to save energy! Looking for more ways to make my home smarter and your videos is an inspiration.
Insanely useful series, Alex. Suggestion/request here. Would you be able to share your macros/routine setup and possibly suggestions on what sets of devices should logically be clumped together? Thanks again!
good suggestion, I have this in mind to do a complete smart home tour with these details
Thanks for sharing these great tips! Have always wanted to try them out. I think it will be good to plug the smart plugs to the robot vacuum cleaner and WiFi range extender for better control of usage and convenience.
Nice explanation on phantom power and smart plug applications. U nailed it 😊👍⚡
Ohh nice.. Thanks Alex! Im exploring how to make my new house a smart home n thats y im here! I'm quite an IT idiot but starting with a smart plug seems manageable! 😉 Happy 2021~ 🥳
yeah good for beginners! Happy 2021 to you as well! 🎆🎆🎆
HI Alex, thanks for sharing your knowledge, i got an tp link tapo P100 smart plug, but when i turn it off, the power was not cut off. My smart plug is inserted into the wall socket, and my power strip is connected to the smart plug(power strip has on/off switch too), any idea what i did wrong? thanks!
Hi Alex! I will be moving into my new house soon and currently planning my house renovation with my ID. I always needed some ideas on renovating my new house. That's where I chanced upon your videos. Your videos are super useful and very easy to understand. First and foremost, I think you house is very nicely done. I have also seen your other videos on gadgets and home renovation tip. What caught my eye most is the Ultimate Guide to Start & Build a Smart Home. Never knew there were such things before watching your video. This smart switch is definitely super useful. For example, I can use it to not to overcharge my smart devices. The best part is overall I can save energy being used and also it makes lives better. Technology is sure evolving very fast these day. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the kind comment! Hope you are able to do up a very nice house for yourself soon!
Happy New Year Alex ! Great video. Just starting to get into this smart-home journey. No smart plug devices in the home yet.. but I do have Google Mini and Amazon Echo in the house. Will get the smart plugs to try out. Keep up the videos. Easy to understand
nice, but you probably need to decide on 1 voice assistant only. Happy new year to you too!
HI Alex I am building up a Smart network at home too.. So I am happy to discover your video. Create more. THanks for it. :)
Controlling my Christmas Tree lights using a Wemo Smart Outlet is my one-month-a-year super-power!
Like always, your videos give great tips on smart home devices usage. I used smart plug mainly to switch off my bedroom fan automatically in the morning, and also for television operations.
niceeee... these plugs are so handy for everyone
would like to have it to control some of my appliances which require longer charging time but am not physically at home to switch them off
Hi Alex! Thanks for video and giveaway. Would love to have a video on how u set up for your tv backlight to wall!
Great video again! Am planning to have a smart home but I want to try something small for a start in my current place, looks like smart plugs are the way to go! Happy New Year Alex!
definitely, it's so easy to add to a home to give some smart home element. Happy new year to you as well!
Another great video as always! Thanks Alex for sharing all these tips! Really hoping to get those useful smart plugs for my upcoming BTO!! Cheers!
cheers and congrats on the new house mate!
Thank you Alex for all your home videos, watched quite a bit today and they were very helpful in getting an idea of what I really need in my future home. Also, Happy New Year Everybody!
yeah glad they are useful for you!
Hi Alex, cool video there 😎 It would be great if the smart digital lock be able to integrate with Google so that the switch could turn on/off by itself.
yeah hope so, but too bad xiaomi is not friendly with google. Will need a wifi lock instead of a bluetooth one as well
Hi Alex! Thank you so much for sharing, your videos are always so informative, really a good help for me to plan my future home 🙏🙏
some stuff like these smart plug definitely can try them out first :)
I'm a tech noob who is trying to convince my husband to make our new BTO home smart. Thanks for making it so much easier to understand. I actually have a "disease" of forgetting to on the plug every time I plug my devices into the mobile/laptop charger. Now I know the plug can be kept on without the risk of overcharging! HAHA You gave me a cure!!!
hahaha happy to help everybody :)
Happy new year Alex! Your tips have been really useful and I can't wait to start building my own smart home
happy new year to you as well! smart home is the way to gooooo