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Vivitar WiFi Remote Single Plug Horizontal with USB $9 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

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Vivitar WiFi Remote Single Plug Horizontal with USB $9 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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Lwill3603 on 22/11/2022 - 16:17 jbhifi.com.au (2255 clicks)
Last edited 22/11/2022 - 16:32 by 1 other user

Cheapest AU Smart plug I have ever seen, Get those Christmas tree lights automated!

There is also a vertical version for the same price - Vertical - JB HI-FI

Heaps of stock everywhere and works with Google Home/Alexa. Also Tasmota flashable.

The Vivitar Smart Plug enables you to control your appliances anywhere, anytime with a simple touch of a button! It works well with iOS and Android apps. Includes an additional USB port to charge other devices.

Key Features

  • Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • 10 Amp 3 Prong Outlet
  • 2.1 amp USB out
  • Works with iOS & Android
  • Multiple Timers and Away/Home Modes
  • Energy Saver Dusk to Dawn Feature
This is part of Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals for 2022
Electrical & Electronics Black Friday Home Automation Smart Plug Vivitar

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  • pichxlonco on 22/11/2022 - 16:23
    +5

    Free is you still have got your $10 perk code from a few days ago! Thanks!

  • Ingram on 22/11/2022 - 16:27

    bad reviews but might take a punt for my salt lamp!

    • warclone on 22/11/2022 - 16:44
      +2

      edit

      nvm found the reviews on the vertical variant….much more forgiving reviews on the amazon listing

  • huntabargain on 22/11/2022 - 16:33
    +2

    How do you control the ON & OFF, by an app from your phone?

    • gadgetguy on 22/11/2022 - 16:36
      +3

      Has it's own app but also works with Tuya.

      • huntabargain on 22/11/2022 - 16:40
        +2

        thanks, no idea what Tuya is.
        I am not sure if horizontal or vertical would be a better fit to fit on double gang power point as the picture do not show the location of the pins, as the smart device might interfere with the switch on the power point?

        • scuderiarmani on 22/11/2022 - 16:42
          +2

          I got Tuya and Mirabella plugs.

          Once they are linked to Google you don't need the apps anymore….

          Google Home is all you need on your phone.

          • gadgetguy on 22/11/2022 - 17:14

            @scuderiarmani: I don't think that's quite true, unless you stick to very basic functions.

            If you want to set up "scenes" for example, I believe you need the app (or Tuya). Not sure if you can do automation or scheduling directly in Google either.

            • scuderiarmani on 22/11/2022 - 17:17

              @gadgetguy: Fair enough, I just use them for turning on and off. I try to keep it simple.

              Rear garden lights all year round, front balcony Xmas lights and Christmas tree lights.

        • gadgetguy on 22/11/2022 - 17:17
          +3

          Tuya Smart is a generic app for pairing to and controlling dozens (hundreds?) of home automation devices which all use similar technology.

          Instead of installing a manufacturers own app and potentially having dozens of different apps, one per manufacturer, you can do it all in Tuya. The manufacturer apps are often "skinned" versions of Tuya anyway.

        • beaker on 22/11/2022 - 18:34

          the horizontal one is better if you want to plug something else next to it as the plug is to one side. I have the laser branded one (has two USB ports) the same as the horizontal one and had the vertical one (idigital brand I think) next to it but it was a tight squeeze.

      • Doowyah on 22/11/2022 - 17:17

        Came here to ask that. Thanks. Don’t need another app but already got a few Tuya devices

        • gadgetguy on 22/11/2022 - 17:20
          +1

          I've successfully paired these with Tuya.

          • OhNoUShiz on 24/11/2022 - 19:21

            @gadgetguy: How do pair with tuya app? Did you manually add the device to the all?

    • scuderiarmani on 22/11/2022 - 16:41
      +5

      Negged for asking a question, love this site

      • huntabargain on 22/11/2022 - 16:43
        +3

        I know, I am not a tech nerd, so sorry to ask, and thanks for neutralize it :)

  • DivZero on 22/11/2022 - 17:20
    +1

    Is there a (battery powered?) wall plate switch I can put on the opposite side of the room to control this? I don't want a whole automated house. I don't want to ask Alexa or Siri to turn on the table lamp. I just want to be able to turn it on as I walk in the room instead of the room light.

    • huntabargain on 22/11/2022 - 18:38

      That is what I need it for too. I have a power point on the ceiling of outdoor patio and wanted to plug mozzie zapper and wanted something to turn On & OFF as it will be too high and awkward to reach.

    • athua on 22/11/2022 - 18:52
      +1

      If you need battery operated switches, something like this from Ikea may be better suited.
      https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/tradfri-control-outlet-kit-smar…

      The Ikea products are zigbee (soon to be Matter) based which uses much less power and better suited for battery powered devices. WIFI requires much more power and generally not suited for battery powered devices.

      If you have Home Assistant installed in your home and have a Zigbee co-ordinator, the Ikea devices can paired with it and can be fully controlled with Home Assistant.

  • Jfi2ee on 22/11/2022 - 17:26

    Thanks OP, now I have something to use my rewards credit for!

  • nokia3660 on 22/11/2022 - 17:32

    works with Alexa and Google home

    • splicer on 04/12/2022 - 10:50

      You got it to work with Google home?

      I have concerns, since the item is not on JB Hifi, I can't find any support online, their own website doesn't load because it's from Australia, the QR code doesn't load…

      • will3603 on 05/12/2022 - 10:01

        yep, mine is working with google home. 👍

        • splicer on 06/12/2022 - 22:31

          Did you install additional apps or software? Sorry, if you can just give me a quick walkthrough. I click it on, load up Google Home, go add Device, plug, but then no matter what I pick it can't find it and says "No Google Assistant devices found".

          • will3603 on 08/12/2022 - 09:02

            @splicer: Basic rundown is 1. Download vivitar app. 2. Configure the plug in the app. 3. Add in google home.

  • mememe123 on 22/11/2022 - 18:16
    +1

    I got this and was excited for its form factor compared to the huge TP Link one I had. I used it with an oil heater and from the first use I got a chemical burning smell that I dismissed as a "new" smell. A few days later and it got worse and I realised it was coming from the vent of this plug. So I threw it out. It was within the specs for the heater in terms of amps. YMMV but keep an eye/nose on it. It otherwise worked fine with Tuya and Google Assistant.

    • pizzaguy on 22/11/2022 - 18:49
      +2

      I'm sure most of the people who are not maxing out on the output of the cheapest plug on the market are going to be fine.

      For those who need to remote control their heaters, induction stoves and, I don't know -
      EV chargers, I recommend spending more than $7.

    • bargainshooter on 22/11/2022 - 18:51
      +5

      2400w heaters/kettles, etc… often have a peak higher than the appliance is nominally rated at. So at start up, it may momentarily draw say 12-15amp, which is too much current for a 10amp max rated socket. As heaters cycle when they reach temp, that higher draw may occur multiple times a day and destroy the socket. Some smart switches (eg some Sonoff and TPLink) are rated to withstand momentary16amp draw - these are the ones you should use with any 2400w heating appliance. IMHO

      • outlander on 22/11/2022 - 21:00
        +4

        Just going to put this link here. I think its relevant for anyone thinking of using consumer grade smart plugs with high loads
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIB3kWqqAzE&

        • syousef on 23/11/2022 - 09:16

          Informative video. Thanks. Though my conclusion isn't DIY or buy. It's "Why bother with this expensive hassle?" Call me a cave man but I'll just turn things on and off manually. For everyone that's not a caveman now they know not to buy cheap junk smart sockets and use them with high load equipment.

          • outlander on 23/11/2022 - 09:55

            @syousef: That is certainly one conclusion one could draw.

            The take home to me is that there is a different, stronger type of relay that you can buy and swap in that increase the reliability 10x

            • syousef on 23/11/2022 - 12:02

              @outlander: It's not obvious that a relay is going to be better unless the company is reputable and someone has already torn it apart and checked though. AT MOST you get what you pay for. You could pay $30-$50 and still be getting junk.

  • splicer on 22/11/2022 - 18:21

    Thanks will3603!!

    Got it with my perks voucher.

  • furyou on 23/11/2022 - 22:21
    -1

    No C&C nearby. Too bad.

  • frankyman on 24/11/2022 - 00:18
    +1

    Ended up ordering one vertical, one horizontal and one each of the $5 white (LB45) and white+colour (LB-60-AU) E27 bulbs. Will give them a crack in tuya-convert first, then take them apart to flash if needed. I will be aiming to get them flashed with EspHome rather than tasmota (I find it integrates more easily with home assistant). Will report back with success if anyone is interested!

    • will3603 on 24/11/2022 - 08:55
      +1

      interested!

    • pscac001 on 24/11/2022 - 23:26
      +3

      I've just successfully flashed one with the barebones tasmota image using tuya-convert. I haven't made an esphome config yet but I can't imagine it will have too much trouble.

      • frankyman on 01/12/2022 - 20:20

        I got two different bulbs and one each of the vertical and horizontal smart plugs, can't seem to flash any of them via tuya convert, just says firmware is too new :(

        • pscac001 on 04/12/2022 - 01:21

          I guess mine might have been older stock. Both of the horizontal plugs I got are working perfectly. I don't see any manufacture date markings on the box or device so it might be down to trial and error.

  • spiderman on 25/11/2022 - 13:22

    Used the $10 JB Hi-Fi Perks to pickup the TP-Link Tapo Mini Smart Plug for $9

    Then I saw the last one of these Vivitar ones and bought another for $9. Thanks OP.

  • nige0090 on 25/11/2022 - 15:00
    +2

    My 2 arrived today.
    There are 2 Vivitar apps in the Android Play store
    - Vivitar Smart Home Security
    - Vivitar Smart Security 2
    I used the second app.

    2.4GHz wifi only.
    I had no problems adding the 2 devices to the app.
    From the app you can turn the power on/off, set a schedule or a timer, do some automation
    The USB socket can't be controlled by the app or by the physical power switch on the device.
    i.e. If the device is plugged into live power, the USB port has power, regardless of the state of the smart switch

    • INFIDEL on 28/11/2022 - 19:44

      Thanks
      Had assumed USB would also be switched.

  • irlking on 25/11/2022 - 19:44

    The app for this is a nightmare - server offline etc etc

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