Okay, so I’ve been burned before with smart plugs that promised dual-band compatibility but were actually just Bluetooth junk. But these Eightree plugs? LEGIT.

The setup was stupid easy—like, open the Smart Life app, tap a few buttons, and boom. Connected to my 5GHz network without any router gymnastics. Alexa recognized them instantly too. No hub, no subscription nonsense.

Love the scheduling feature! My coffee maker now turns on *before* my alarm goes off. Game changer. Also using one for my porch light—no more fumbling for switches in the dark.

Only gripe? They’re chonky. Can’t fit two side-by-side in a standard outlet (why not flatten the design, Eightree?!). But given how reliably they work, I’ll forgive it.

Pro tip: Had one glitch on a schedule once—unplugged it for 10 seconds and it fixed itself. Minor hiccup in months of otherwise flawless performance.

If you’re stuck with a forced 5GHz router like me, these are worth every penny. Already planning to buy another set!