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Mistral Smart Plug $10 (Was $19) @ Australia Post

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Mistral Smart Plug $10 (Was $19) @ Australia Post
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John Kimble on 09/06/2020 - 10:23 auspost.com.au (6102 clicks)
Last edited 09/06/2020 - 12:22 by 1 other user

Has just dropped again to $10 (from $15).

Edit: also 3.5% cash back with Cash Rewards

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/542929

Control electronic devices remotely via installed App on your smartphone or tablet. It can be paired with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to command devices using your voice. Compatible with Android and Apple devices.

Features:
Scheduling
Remote access via APP (smart life APP or TUYA APP)
Timer
Away mode
Voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Home
System Support: Android/IOS

Packaging Dimensions (L x W x H):
4.5 X 2.7 X 6.4 cm

Weight:
70g

Electrical & Electronics Mistral Smart Plug

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  • JaxSantiago on 09/06/2020 - 10:29

    Any good?

  • hollykryten on 09/06/2020 - 10:40
    +3

    Pity about the blokes who bought it yesterday for the $15 what a shame.

    • John Kimble on 09/06/2020 - 13:37
      +1

      Don't think there was much interest at $15. Seems like people happy with $10 though; I wonder if I didn't post the deal again (when I noticed it dropped to $10) if it would have dropped further to $5 in a few days. We'll never know I suppose…

      • ISO9002 on 09/06/2020 - 22:19
        +2

        I believe so. Just like another deal i posted here before. Thats why i dont post any new ones, just kept updating the old post for those who really want them.

        • John Kimble on 09/06/2020 - 22:30
          +1

          Well I didn't know what to do, so I reported my previous deal and asked if I should update it or create a new one, and they said create a new one.

          • ISO9002 on 09/06/2020 - 22:56

            @John Kimble: Yes, they usually recommend creating a new one, for many purposes. Though once i found out that the website tracks and adjust prices, i stopped doong that. It first appeared on Amazon.

  • USER DC on 09/06/2020 - 10:42
    +3

    Just bought 3 of them thanks

  • Ryanek on 09/06/2020 - 10:50

    Thanks grabbed a couple.

  • PissLUR on 09/06/2020 - 10:58
    +1

    Free standard delivery Australia wide.

    • John Kimble on 09/06/2020 - 11:01
      +15

      I wonder who they use? 🤔

      • Ciderfizz44 on 09/06/2020 - 12:00
        +9

        probably Fastway Couriers

  • backupper1 on 09/06/2020 - 10:58

    Doesn’t work with Siri, but great deal for android users.

    • klaw81 on 09/06/2020 - 11:03

      Doesn't work with HomeKit or Siri voice control, but still works on iOS devices using the Tuya app (or one of its deriviatives). Also, Apple users are able to use Google Home devices….

      • tomvghs on 09/06/2020 - 11:29
        +1

        You can get it to work with HomeKit app on iOS devices and use Siri too.
        But you will need to do a little bit of hack for this to work. You need to run Home Assistant on a raspberry Pi or some server at home which will act like a bridge. Home Assistant link: https://www.home-assistant.io/
        You can integrate Tuya based appliances to Home Assistant including smart life; And also you need integrate HomeKit to Home Assistant. Then just add the Home Assistant Bridge to Homekit app and it will work very easily.
        Have this setup and works perfectly fine. I used Mirabella Genio (also based on Tuya) and Laser Bulbs (Tuya based) as smart devies. Works perfectly fine with Siri and Alexa. I have been running Home Assistant in a docker on my NAS.
        You can also integrate other devices like Ring, Sony TV, PS4 etc using Home Assistant.

    • ShortyX on 09/06/2020 - 11:04
      +2

      You can use the ‘Hey Siri’ -> ‘Hey Google’ shortcut to open Google Assistant on iOS.

      • backupper1 on 09/06/2020 - 22:48

        Thats the best way! Awesome thanks

    • lplau on 09/06/2020 - 11:05

      Or you could hack it so you don't need to use Tuya then pair it to an existing home automation system like SmartThings or Google Home.

      Wonder if you can hack this one, the newer Tuya chips aren't hackable. The hardware used for Tuya based devices are actually very good, but the later chips they have locked it down so they don't have people hacking it for other ecosystems.

      • Tacooo on 09/06/2020 - 11:06

        From what I know the newer ones are hackable but not via OTA like with Tuya-Convert. You have to pull them apart, solder pins/wires down and configure it over a serial TTL connection.

  • Terrence on 09/06/2020 - 11:01

    Thanks. Just get 2.

  • WhySoSerious on 09/06/2020 - 11:03
    +1

    What is the power consumption of this is like?

    • Tacooo on 09/06/2020 - 11:06

      Negligible.

      • WhySoSerious on 09/06/2020 - 11:14

        Thank you! Bought one. :)

  • lpiccoli on 09/06/2020 - 11:07

    Thanks, got a couple!

  • Okayy on 09/06/2020 - 11:10
    -1

    Awesome, bought enough thanks.

    • John Kimble on 09/06/2020 - 11:14
      +2

      Enough?

      • Okayy on 09/06/2020 - 11:29

        5 in total, one for each room.

  • peuwayaqdq on 09/06/2020 - 11:10

    Saw out of stock when I placed my item into cart … check out by PayPal didn't show the button to actually place the order by the item was still in the shopping cart. So I do normal checkout and it went through. Hopefully I still got it.

    • Okayy on 09/06/2020 - 11:56

      OOS shows if go beyond 3 units.

      • peuwayaqdq on 09/06/2020 - 15:28

        Thanks for the info. I did order 3 … but it doesn't explain the issue with finishing the order using "Checkout by PayPal"?

  • cloudy on 09/06/2020 - 11:11

    I’m wondering what people’s use cases for this is, I’m tempted but can’t think of how I could use it

    • John Kimble on 09/06/2020 - 11:16

      I don't really need them either, so I haven't bought any. I would preferably like ones with energy monitoring if I ever buy any. The only thing I can think of using it for, is to make my portable air conditioning unit "smart".

      • Jackson on 09/06/2020 - 12:31
        +1

        Those A/C units are so inefficient I don't think there's any way to make them smart :-)

    • dontpanic on 09/06/2020 - 11:59
      +6

      Make dumb lamps smart without the need for smart globes (you can then use globes with a higher lumen output than smart globes).

      In summer, I use it to make my pedestal fans smart fans.

      Good for any device you might want to power cycle remotely (though not good for your modem/router since powering it off will kill your connection to the smart plug and you won't be able to turn it on again).

    • GenghisGun on 09/06/2020 - 12:03

      great for voice switching hard to reach switches like a lamp in the corner on the other side of the room, or a TV powerboard to monitor energy usage (only if you get a plug that monitors that, like these https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-smarterhome-smart-plug-en…)

      my most frequent and favourite use is having one linked to all of my low-power under cabinet LED lighting in the kitchen, which has a few sets of ikea dome lights and i leave them on at night so that there's ambient lighting without high consumption. Smart Life app tells me i use about 0.9 kwh a month on those lights having them on 10-14 hours a day

    • Tiger on 09/06/2020 - 14:03
      +1

      I use one to turn on/off my Resmed CPAP which has no individual switch. Saves having to pull out the power cord (power point is also hard to reach behind the bed).

  • Tekuza on 09/06/2020 - 11:12
    +3

    Thanks OP grabbed 3, now I can control when to turn on my electric blanket so nice and toasty before heading to bed.

    • smux on 10/06/2020 - 10:48

      Nice, that's a good use case.

  • chillipaste on 09/06/2020 - 11:14

    Can this monitor power consumption? I'm trying to find power drainers in my home.

    • Lasewun on 09/06/2020 - 11:15

      meross can. Also can tie into home assistant well.

      • chillipaste on 09/06/2020 - 11:25
        +1

        But can these?

      • bazingaa on 09/06/2020 - 12:48

        It seems $25 on Amazon, any cheaper one?

    • justtoreply on 09/06/2020 - 11:43

      Fyi you will not get a unit that can measure low power usage properly. You need more expensive gear for that.

      • chillipaste on 09/06/2020 - 12:05

        Sounds like you got experience in this. Any advice? I want to see if there's any particular devices that are draining heaps of power on standby as well as during use.

        I've seen my usage double since last year, can't work out why. (this is not even factoring the increase in rates)

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 09/06/2020 - 12:21
          +1

          Yeah but lower power usage items won't be the ones doubling your bill…

          • chillipaste on 09/06/2020 - 12:49
            +1

            @Typical16-bitEnjoyer: Which is why I want to find these higher power usage items. I'm thinking I can move a smart plug around the house to find what's the biggest drainer.

        • pe arl on 09/06/2020 - 13:01
          +3

          You can borrow PowerMate Lite power meters (which cost $100+ to purchase) from some local libraries. Note that there are borrowing restrictions in many libraries at the moment so you may not be able to loan one until things calm down, but have a search in the catalogue for 'energy kit' or something similar.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2020 - 11:15
    +1

    Great deal, thanks. Hoping it works with tuya convert.

    • HereOnDailyBasis on 09/06/2020 - 12:10
      +1

      let me know how it goes with tuya convert!

      • Tgb on 09/06/2020 - 13:09

        What is the advantage of Tuya convert? ELI5 please :)

        • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2020 - 13:14

          Tuya convert flashes the firmware to Tasmota. Makes it fully localised, no cloud crap, private and much more responsive.

          But it needs to be hooked into something like home assistant to work. The original apps won't be able to control it after flashing. I haven't seen any android apps to control Tasmota devices.

      • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2020 - 13:12

        Will do.

  • Worf on 09/06/2020 - 11:17
    +1

    Is this compatible with IFTT app? For example, could I program it to do the following: if temperature (as per weather app) is less than 9 degrees, then power on?

    • Tacooo on 09/06/2020 - 11:31

      Sure could but you'd need something to trigger the weather IF.

      • WhySoSerious on 09/06/2020 - 11:42

        Can I turn it on and off using API call?

        • Tacooo on 09/06/2020 - 11:51
          +1

          Don't see why not. You'll have to use the Brilliant Smart app to get it working correctly with IFTTT however.

          • tukanglistrik on 09/06/2020 - 13:02

            @Tacooo: Are there any smart plugs that can trigger IFTTT based on power consumption? For example, trigger X if power consumption is above Y mW. I can't see this as a trigger in the Brilliant service in IFTTT.

            • Tacooo on 09/06/2020 - 13:03

              @tukanglistrik: Nothing I know of that's configured that way in IFTTT. You'd be looking more at HomeAssistant or something if you want to integrate that kind of functionality.

  • tomvghs on 09/06/2020 - 11:21

    Picture in the Auspost link shows UK plug.
    Anyone got it already? Can anyone confirm this is Aus plug?

    • joshk on 09/06/2020 - 11:26
      +1

      Auspost picture shows an AU plug. Here is the side profile of a UK plug: https://i.imgur.com/MeXGQIF.jpg

      • tomvghs on 09/06/2020 - 11:30

        Ah yes…..sorry my bad.

    • hollykryten on 09/06/2020 - 11:33

      You're mistaken as that's the AU plug, not the UK plug.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2020 - 11:32

    Good price.

  • iori57 on 09/06/2020 - 11:33

    Thanks OP, just when I need it. Only had one wemo smart plug which I bought two years ago and they were (and still) pricey.

  • turnip on 09/06/2020 - 11:35

    Thanks OP. Bought some.

  • trex on 09/06/2020 - 11:46
    +1

    To anyone using the plug with Smart Life app, can you please confirm if this plug's ON/OFF status can be seen directly from the Smart Life home screen (screen where it shows all smart devices)? Or do you need to select the plug first before being able to see the status? I've got a few smart plugs, one that I bought from Aldi doesn't show plug status in the home screen which is really annoying. TIA!

    • Scythic on 09/06/2020 - 12:20

      Why don't you use voice commands? (Just curious)

      • trex on 09/06/2020 - 12:32

        It is for times when I am out of the house. From the home screen on Smart Life, I can see status of my smart devices at a glance (except for the Aldi Bauhn plug).

    • tomvghs on 09/06/2020 - 13:09
      +1

      A lot of the smart devices are based of the Tuya platform (https://www.tuya.com/platform). The smart life app devices are all based on Tuya. The plug in this post is also based on Tuya as per the mod, so it should come up on the smart life app. Most eBay smart devices are all on Tuya platform, inclduing some aus based ones like Mirabella Genio, Laser etc.
      Philips Hue, Lifx, Tplink Kasa, Belkin Wemo all have their own platform. So similarly, its very likely the ALDI Bauhn have their own too.

      The best way to see and manage all devices at one place is to use Amazon Alexa or Google Home. They integrate with almost all smart devices.
      Apple Homekit and Siri doesn't work with any Tuya based devices; so you will have to use a custom bridge/hub.

      • trex on 09/06/2020 - 13:31

        Thank you for the lecture info but you misunderstood my question. I am using Smart Life app with 2 brands of smart plug, Brilliant and Bauhn (from ALDI). Both brands are TUYA but they appear differently in Smart Life. From the home screen in Smart Life app, I can see all my smart plugs but only Brilliant shows the plug status in the home screen which I can also tap on the status symbol to turn it on/off. Bauhn doesn’t.

    • trex on 09/06/2020 - 14:09
      +2

      This is screenshot from my Smart Life app. Both devices are smart plugs, one on the left is Brilliant Smart Plug while one on the right is Bauhn Smart Plug. Brilliant smart plug has the status icon (circled green) while Bauhn does not. The status icon shows the status of the plug (On/Off) and I can also turn the plug On/Off by pressing on it. I have contacted Smart Life support and was told that the availability of this icon depends on the smart plug manufacturer.

      So I am hoping to hear from Smart Life app users who has this Mistral smart plug whether the plug has status icon?

      • iori57 on 17/06/2020 - 09:14
        +1

        Just got the Mistral smart plug delivered so able to try it out. It shows the status icon on smart life app home screen alright. Screenshot
        Out of stock now though…

        • trex on 17/06/2020 - 09:38

          Awesome. Thank you!! I decided to risk it and bought one when it was still available.

          • iori57 on 17/06/2020 - 09:39

            @trex: Good one! Can't fault it for the price :) Have you received yours?

            • trex on 17/06/2020 - 10:53

              @iori57: Not yet. Hoping it will arrive soon.

  • SamyKn on 09/06/2020 - 11:48

    Thanks OP , bought 2 :)

  • Godric on 09/06/2020 - 11:53
    +2

    Bought 2, don't know why yet

  • autolux on 09/06/2020 - 11:54

    think i got the last 3, cheers. come in handy for a new fish tank.

    • razorite on 09/06/2020 - 12:01

      Nah I thought so too, I think that just the buying limit per order

  • Ciderfizz44 on 09/06/2020 - 12:04
    +1

    ozbargained :(

    • John Kimble on 09/06/2020 - 12:09
      +1

      I originally saw them in my local post office, so could be worth checking, but I don't know if they take store stock to fulfil online orders…so they could also be gone in store.

  • SomeRandom on 09/06/2020 - 12:16

    Thanks OP.
    Ordered one to give it a try.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2020 - 12:17

    Last post says

    "Good price but the Kogan (work with Tuya App) ones 4 for $50 plus shipping (free with free trial of first) are better value - they have 2 usb sockets (2.4A) and a built in smart meter for monitoring power usage - they are also thin enough to fit 2 side by side on a double socket. (https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-smarterhome-smart-plug-en…)

    I just bought 8 of them but made a mistake and bought 8 of the non usb ones also!"

  • kehuehue on 09/06/2020 - 12:20

    i supose this doesnt have power monitoring

  • crazy horse on 09/06/2020 - 12:25

    Can you use these in place of a timer? Do they remember the schedule in case of power outage. How much current can they handle.

    Looking for controlling various things on aquarium and a pool

    • LoungeLizard on 09/06/2020 - 12:32

      Haven't tried it but with Google Home you can set up routines, might be possible to turn these on/off at certain times

  • lionh3art on 09/06/2020 - 12:42

    Does this need wifi internet or just wifi will do?

  • neo on 09/06/2020 - 12:49

    Does anyone know the difference between 'Smart Life - Smart Living' and 'Tuya Smart' apps? Both Tuya Inc.

    • pformag on 09/06/2020 - 13:25

      You can use Grid Connect app too

  • psdillon on 09/06/2020 - 12:50

    When you can make a WiFi device this cheaply surely the home automation protocol war has been won. Z-Wave, Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth low-energy… how can they survive?

    • Woodyg22 on 09/06/2020 - 12:54

      Lower power usage is the key

      • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2020 - 12:58
        +1

        Negligible unless it's for battery devices like doorbells

      • psdillon on 09/06/2020 - 13:07

        If a WiFi video doorbell can last 6 months then power doesn't seem to be an issue. There are WiFi leak sensors that will last 2+ years on an AA battery.

        If you need a really small device with coin-cell battery than yeah, those other protocols are useful.

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