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2x D-Link DSP-W215 Wi-Fi Smart Plugs $34.30 @ JB Hi-Fi - 2x Motion Sensors $55.30 (2nd Via Redemption from D-Link)

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2x D-Link DSP-W215 Wi-Fi Smart Plugs $34.30 @ JB Hi-Fi - 2x Motion Sensors $55.30 (2nd Via Redemption from D-Link)
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mikmac on 27/12/2016 - 20:32 jbhifi.com.au (1085 clicks)
Last edited 27/12/2016 - 20:33

Purchase this D-Link DSP-W215 Wi-Fi Smart Plug and get a second DSP-W215 Smart Plug from D-Link, via redemption. Offer valid between 10th of October 2016 and 31st of March 2017 (http://registration.dlink.com.au/promotion.aspx)

  • Turn things on and off from your smartphone or tablet using the mobile app. The app is easy to use and it will send you customized notifications
  • Create On/Off Schedules For Your Devices
  • Connect to an existing Wi-Fi network with a simple push (WPS) button on the Smart Plug and on the router. It’s hassle-free and gets you connected in
  • Power Scheduling - Easily create on/off schedules for your devices
  • Local and Remote Control - Use the free mydlink™ Home app to instantly turn devices on/off from your smartphone or tablet
  • Simple setup - Easily connect to existing Wi-Fi with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup button)
  • Thermal Protection - A built-in thermal sensor will automatically turn off overheating appliances

Wi-Fi Connectivity - Requires no additional hub or device, works with any Wi-Fi network

Also 2 Wifi Motion Sensors for $55.30

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  • willoz on 27/12/2016 - 21:09
    +6

    I've got this and the Wemo from Belkin. Both are terrible but the dlink even more so. Took me an hour to join wifi, the app completely forgets the switch all the time. I have a raspberry pi controlling it so it's not so much an issue. But for the average person avoid these like the plague.

    • mikmac on 27/12/2016 - 21:14
      +2

      Got a few Belkins myself and yeah setup can be seemingly impossible.. The last few updates to the app have helped with the reliability.

      • kasp on 27/12/2016 - 23:11
        +2

        I use quite a few weemo's and never had an issue with any of them.

        I have them tied in with IFTTT and alexa and do some pretty advanced home automation and they just work. I was thinking of grabbing some Dlinks as well to complete my house setup so every entertainment area can be automated.

        • mmd on 28/12/2016 - 11:26

          I am very happy with my Xmas tree lights setup using the wemo switch and motion.
          It is very reliable especially with the recent updates.
          One issue is that I'm not able to create a rule on my android, however my partner's iPhone can.

    • hamwhisperer on 28/12/2016 - 07:55

      Thank you! I keep hearing about how bad Wemo is. What a complete shame.
      Why can't someone get these damn things right? You know Wemo needs to talk to a server on the goddamn internet? It's "DRM'd" basically - if they ever go down or pull the service, you're S.O.L

  • lostincanberra on 27/12/2016 - 21:14

    Reviews on JB website are distinctly discouraging. Even taken with a grain or twelve of salt, I don't think that I want to go there…

  • mikmac on 27/12/2016 - 21:18

    I'm going to risk it and buy a couple for the garden lights. Set up the schedule and forget they're there. For $17 each, can't go too wrong I hope!

    • willoz on 27/12/2016 - 21:20

      problem is if you use IFTTT to schedule, because the app forgets them so does IFTTT. The only reason mine work on a schedule is because a python script is locally talking to them and turning them on and off.

  • Twinkletoes Terry on 27/12/2016 - 21:20

    Based on JB reviews, and my experience with my WeMo stuff, I wouldn't buy these. Not sure if other brands are better but I'm seeing a common complaint.

  • CacheHunter on 27/12/2016 - 21:21
    +1

    This is the sort of thing I'm wanting to use to be able to control a power point in the garage without having to walk up to the back yard to turn it on manually. Given the poor reviews of the wifi options, are there any POE versions anyone can recommend?

    • roller on 27/12/2016 - 21:31
      +1

      Smart plugs are not POE. POE provides power to a remote device, usually network infrastructure like a wifi point, switch or camera via the Ethernet cable.

      For reliable smart plugs the RF ones controlled by a hub device or radio remote seem more reliable. I've used cheap ones from Jaycar with ninjablocks reliably for years but I'm not sure about range for your application. Only $25 for a single plug with remote from Jaycar (cat no MS6145)

      • Smigit on 27/12/2016 - 22:02
        +1

        I'm guessing he meant a power-line version that would send the network traffic to control the switching via the power circuitry instead of via wireless. Can't imagine such a product would exist to be honest…as it is power-line adapters are a fairly niche technology and can have their own reliability issues.

        Even if such a product existed you'd still need a wireless hub or something for your mobile device to connect to in any event.

        • gadget on 27/12/2016 - 23:56

          X-10 is a powerline protocol. It still lives on in the US but pretty much dead everywhere else.

        • roller on 28/12/2016 - 15:52

          They exist here though not all are x-10 compliant. I have some in a box somewhere. The master node is RF and sends signals over mains power to slave units. They work well except where units are on different circuits then it just depends. Of course none of this is POE though and I hoped by correcting the terminology he wouldn't waste his time searching for the wrong thing.

        • CacheHunter on 28/12/2016 - 18:19

          Thanks @smigit, that is what I meant.
          I have an existing wifi network and POE to reach parts of the house where the wifi is patchy and for an old non-wifi laser printer. I doubt wifi will reach my garage reliably, but I know that the POE works there, so it must be on the same circuit as the house.
          From the comments here, it sounds like I'll need to investigate the strength of the RF ranges and whether they'll reach the garage.

        • Smigit on 28/12/2016 - 18:53
          +1

          @newdad: Just a thought but what about options for extending your wireless network? If powerline works well between there and the house just put an access point in the garage and bridge the network over the powerline.

          Alternatively you could wire in an Access Point or add some repeaters.

    • willoz on 27/12/2016 - 21:34

      I don't think it's a wifi issue, I can fully control with my pi over wifi. It's the cloud side letting it down

      • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 21:57

        And the problem with the cloud stuff is that they're unreliable & insecure.

  • ash2000 on 27/12/2016 - 21:55
    +1

    I've been using Xiaomi smart home plugs for the last 12 months…..easy setup (both wifi and zigbee models), and have never missed a beat since. About $15aud a piece .

    • cipher on 27/12/2016 - 23:32

      Well i bought a xiaomi smart power strip. I use tp link powerline adapters and one of them was plugged on this switch and wont work. Before this it was on a cheap extension board n worked without issue. I personally dont think it is reliable and definitely has power interference or resistance issue. Wont go near xiaomis now for power things

      • ash2000 on 28/12/2016 - 08:40

        You can't use power-line adapters in boards with surge protections. Depending on the surge technology used, it either wont work at all or will connect a very low speed.

        A cheap unprotected board won't have that problem. That said, every Ethernet over power-line manufacturer recommends you do not connect devices to power-boards if you want the most reliable connection.

    • hamwhisperer on 28/12/2016 - 07:56

      Can you provide more info? (ie: a link to them?)
      Does either of them NOT require an internet account with a 3'rd party provider? I find that concept totally broken. It should work without needing to log in to some site.

      • ash2000 on 28/12/2016 - 08:45
        +1

        As with all "smart" home automation products the Xiaomi plugs are "cloud based" thus require an internet connection.

        There are smart plugs out there (like the ones sold by Aldi) that operate at a local netweork level. I found them unreliable, time consuming to set up, and the software extremely poor.

        • hamwhisperer on 28/12/2016 - 15:08

          Damnit :/ why can't someone get this right?
          Thanks for that. - I want something with just a web UI or something, then i could set a redirect on my router for example.

          Do NOT like that whole cloud idea, nope nope nope.

  • addict on 27/12/2016 - 21:58

    I will echo the above comments on this. I researched these thoroughly, and every review has been pretty bad.

    Wemo Insight seems to have much better reviews. There is a newer smaller version of them available in the us, so I am hoping the current AU stock will get discounted soon.

    Looking for one of these for my alexa setup, so the cheap Chinese ebay version wont work either.

  • Noicedie on 27/12/2016 - 22:10
    +1

    totally waste of money. this plug is very unstable. after pairing, the iphone app dosnt show the plug online most of the time. got 2 generic brand off ebay , works fine.

    • hamwhisperer on 28/12/2016 - 07:56
      +1

      Got a link? Thanks <3

      • Noicedie on 28/12/2016 - 22:11
        +1

        search ebay with 'mini smart wifi plug'. i used one to cobtrol my swimming pool pump. its been almost a year. still going solid. so far so good.

        • hamwhisperer on 28/12/2016 - 23:29

          Timer-able or just wifi on off (manual?)

        • hamwhisperer on 28/12/2016 - 23:31

          Oh and cloud account or no clud accound required?

          thanks.! :)

        • Noicedie on 29/12/2016 - 09:57
          +1

          @hamwhisperer:
          yes

        • Noicedie on 29/12/2016 - 10:00

          @hamwhisperer: you may connect to plug directly without wifi router connection. that way i think you dont need to reguster an acc.

        • hamwhisperer on 29/12/2016 - 13:25

          @sunsleepy: Thanks I've ordered 1!

        • hamwhisperer on 06/01/2017 - 15:40

          @sunsleepy: Hey dude did you end up using the "konke" one - with the android and iphone app?

          I can connect to ITS wifi but i'll be damned if I can get it to connect to mine - the round one with the flashing light on the side?

          EDIT: I got it working, required a login on some dodgy light blue app not a green one.
          Don't trust it on my network tho. I unplugged it in the end.

  • bargrin on 27/12/2016 - 22:50
    +2

    What are some good genric ones of ebay?

    • Noicedie on 28/12/2016 - 22:11

      search ebay with 'mini smart wifi plug'. i used one to cobtrol my swimming pool pump. its been almost a year. still going solid. so far so good.

  • fefris on 28/12/2016 - 10:38

    and hackable it seems

    http://www.devttys0.com/2014/05/hacking-the-d-link-dsp-w215-…

  • Major Mess on 28/12/2016 - 18:11

    What is the idle power consumption of these units?

  • ozrex on 30/12/2016 - 10:55

    Smart Plug and Motion Sensor also available from Officeworks website for the same price. Free delivery orders > $50 in my area.

  • Skrambled on 07/01/2017 - 15:12

    Price seems to have gone back up. Anyone know when it ended?

    • podilamaya on 30/01/2017 - 16:24

      Looks like this deal is back on.

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