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Warning: Don't buy a generic smart plug without checking the app first
I grabbed a no-name smart plug for $8 on a deal site and a name-brand one for $25 at Target. The cheap one worked, but the app was a total mess. It needed constant re-logins, the scheduling feature crashed twice, and it took a full 30 seconds just to turn a light on from my phone. The name-brand plug connected instantly every time and the app just worked. The hardware felt the same, but the software made the expensive one worth every penny. It turned a cool gadget into something I actually use daily instead of fighting with. Has anyone else found a reliable off-brand with a decent app, or is it always worth paying for the known brand?
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