EKO WiFi Power Plug with Energy Monitor and Timer $6 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store/$65 Order) @ BIG W

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EKO WiFi Power Plug with Energy Monitor and Timer $6 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store/$65 Order) @ BIG WAffiliate
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Make your daily routine extra convenient with the EKO WiFi Power Plug Energy Monitor Timer! Whether it's organising your schedule, monitoring your appliances, or using a voice assistant, everything gets easier and more accessible with just a few taps on your mobile device.
Product Features:

Remotely control via the EKO Home App using Wi-fi
Set Automations, timers and schedules to best suit your power needs
Works with 2.4Ghz wireless network, no need for a separate hub to control your devices
When connected, monitor your power activity used through your smart wi-fi plug
Works with Google and Alexa

Electrical & Electronics EKO Smart Plug

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Comments

  • keyman on 14/02/2025 - 12:07
    +7

    Unsure if they have patched this model since but last time I bought from this deal in 2022, the device was flashable via cloudcutter. I currently have it running in ESPHome via the LibreTiny platform with full local control in HASS.

      • puffinfresh on 14/02/2025 - 12:58
        +3

        Not relevant to you if you can't follow. It means the software on them can be changed to something open source so you can run it in your own system (and likely offline) rather than using the manufacturer's app (and likely requiring an internet connection).

    • wantvsneed on 14/02/2025 - 16:17
      +1

      My experience with other smart power plugs although different brands they stop working after sometime like months to a around a year.

      Not buying anymore.

  • jztilly on 14/02/2025 - 12:07
    +5

    looking through the comments of the previous deal (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/886674) suggests the failure rate of these isn't worth it.

    $6 is pretty cheap though

    • geek001 on 14/02/2025 - 12:12
      +4

      I bought 2 of these a year ago, they both failed within 6 months and no way to open them up without cutting into the plastic.

      • Fishy932 on 14/02/2025 - 12:16

        Exactly the same here, lasted 3 months on one, and 6 months on the other.

    • sane on 14/02/2025 - 12:16

      Got a bunch, but the only issue was on one switching high current, eventually.

    • noisymime on 14/02/2025 - 13:26

      Keep them under 500W/2A or so (Including peaks) and they're typically OK. The 2000W rating on them is completely bogus.

  • seug123 on 14/02/2025 - 12:51

    trial toy

  • Empharand on 14/02/2025 - 13:30
    +2

    Don't waste your money!
    Not only did I waste money on these but others have too!

    Neg is to warn others of EKO, the neg has absolutely nothing to do with OP

    • Switchblade88 on 14/02/2025 - 14:29

      Very valid points.

      You could gamble with the Arlec equivalents I posted but as I said, treat them all as disposable - though you'll possibly have an easier time with returns/exchanges at Bunnings when they inevitably die.

      I'm certain they're all made in the same Tuya factory, since even the plastic body curve radii is basically identical.

    • krisspy on 14/02/2025 - 14:51

      I had an EKO I used to time my EV charger. Failed after a year, could hear the relays clicking but no power was going through.

      To be fair I probably did stress the sh*t out of those, full 2.3kw/h pumping for 10+ hours most days. Probably gone through a good 4300+kwh in its lifetime

      Now I've gotten an arlec from the last deal, still alive so far.

      • eug on 14/02/2025 - 16:31

        Is power being cut while the car is charging? Switching under heavy load will kill relay contacts early.

  • theSav on 14/02/2025 - 13:42

    Sounds like a good deal - do these take up a single power point? Or are they wider? Can you fit two in a single electrical GPO?

    • Switchblade88 on 14/02/2025 - 14:25
      +1

      Fairly narrow so you can fit 2 side-by-side in a regular GPO yeah.

  • QuickToThePointless on 14/02/2025 - 14:10
    +1

    can anyone recommend decent smart plugs? the newer model meross ones on Amazon look likely, but they are large and take up 2 spaces per unit…not ideal

    • Chmmr on 14/02/2025 - 14:19

      My house is all setup with Tapos. Only thing is I've noticed (or think) they're getting warm / hot.

      • QuickToThePointless on 14/02/2025 - 14:20

        which model/ how long you had them?

        • Chmmr on 14/02/2025 - 14:39

          P100 / P110s

          A good couple of years as we were using Kasa's before hand which changed brands

          • QuickToThePointless on 14/02/2025 - 14:41

            @Chmmr: thanks mate

          • Chandler on 14/02/2025 - 17:19

            @Chmmr: I've got two dead HS110s (Kasa, not Tapo) at home. Admittedly they've been in service for a number of years and under constant use (monitoring, not switching).

            • Chmmr on 14/02/2025 - 17:27
              +1

              @Chandler: @Chandler: I got rid of them due to them being too fat. Have you tried holding the top button for 10 to 15 seconds?

              https://youtu.be/JjPgXmyMFRo?si=tnfH-fPtN1rsc3kb

              • Chandler on 14/02/2025 - 17:41

                @Chmmr: I haven't, but I'm pretty sure they're dead dead. One got water into it - still worked for a bit but has since stopped working. The other had brown marks around the sockets. I will still try this but, so thanks for giving this advice :)

                • Chmmr on 14/02/2025 - 20:42

                  @Chandler: Ehh in that case better to chuck them. That sounds like a fire waiting to happen.

    • eug on 14/02/2025 - 16:32

      If you're into Zigbee, check out the Ikea ones.

      • Chandler on 14/02/2025 - 17:49

        Yeah I am hooked on Zigbee. Have spent far too much at IKEA on their gear, and not because it's expensive! The only disappointing thing with their plugs is that they're limited to 300W for inductive loads (motors etc). My (front load) washing machine momentarily pulls more than that on it's spin cycles1.

        1. Proof for the curious! ↩

        • scottb721 on 16/02/2025 - 09:16
          +1

          That limit's probably for switching a motor on and off using the smart
          plug. There shouldn't be much concern if the contacts are already closed then the motor starts.

  • scottb721 on 14/02/2025 - 15:17
    +1

    What are people's go-to for individually switched smart powerboards ?
    I use both TP-Link and Tuya atm.

  • geekcohen on 14/02/2025 - 16:54
    +3

    Bought some ages ago and they died, I ended up replacing them with Arlec ones. Whilst cheap, annoying when you need to replace it when it fails. The neg is about avoiding them.

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