I installed this smart outlet to control my outdoor landscape lighting, replacing a bulky smart plug that was exposed to rain. The in-wall design solved my weatherproofing concerns perfectly—no more anxiety about storms blowing water into my entryway!

Installation was straightforward (flip that breaker first!). I paired it with an ENERLITES weatherproof enclosure for extra protection. Despite being embedded in my brick exterior, the Wi-Fi connection has been rock-solid—even during weeks of heavy rain.

The dual-outlet independence is genius. I have one socket running fountain lights on a schedule while keeping the other free for holiday decorations. Creating device groups in the Alexa app took seconds—now 'Alexa, patio lights' controls multiple fixtures seamlessly.

Pro tip: The unit is slightly larger than standard outlets. My 1940s electrical box required some wire-tucking gymnastics, but it fit. The physical buttons are a nice backup when voice control isn't practical (like when I'm covered in garden dirt).

Six months in, zero disconnections or missed commands. When I changed ISPs recently, reconnecting took under two minutes—just hold the reset button until the LED blinks red/green. For $25, this has been one of my most reliable smart home upgrades.