Let me start by saying these plugs are a mixed bag. The hardware itself is solid - they handle up to 1800W, work with all major voice assistants, and don't require a hub. I've been using them to control lamps and small appliances for about two months now.

The good: Once set up, they work reliably. I particularly love the energy monitoring feature - it's helped me identify which devices are power hogs in my home. The voice control through Google Assistant works flawlessly, and sharing access with family members was simple.

The bad: Oh boy, the setup process. Like many reviewers mentioned, the app situation is a nightmare. I had to dig out an old Android phone just to get them configured. The 'fast connection' method failed repeatedly until I figured out the manual button-press sequence for standard connection.

For tech-savvy users: If you're comfortable flashing custom firmware (like Tasmota), these become excellent devices that work perfectly with HomeAssistant. But that's not something your average user should have to do.

Final verdict: 3/5 stars. Great hardware potential ruined by terrible software support and an abandoned app. Only recommend if you're either very patient or technically inclined enough to flash custom firmware.