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WORST SETUP EXPERIENCE EVER
These reviews are either all bs bots, or just extraordinarily lucky. Got a light strip for my birthday and began to set it up as a backlight for my tv. I’m pretty tech savvy so this seemed easy enough. WRONG. You would think the lights would AT MOST require a blue tooth connection to your phone- so okay, turn on Bluetooth and just pair to the lights. NOPE. You have to first download the app and make an account, configure your WiFi to their specified 2.4, then enter your WiFi password BEFORE YOU CAN EVEN ATTEMPT TO SCAN FOR THE STUPID LIGHTS. This whole process was designed by a moron I swear to god. And even when you get to this point, you (or at least I) can’t even connect to the lights!!!!! Absolutely outrageous. Never buying one of these products again, and will tell anyone and everyone to avoid making the same mistake. HORRIFYINGLY BAD INSTALLATION. As in, someone should be fired immediately. A 12 year old could have designed a better set up process. Cannot underline my disgust enough.Show lessxannos
Developer Response
Apologies for any difficulties you experienced with the setup. If you have any questions for us in the future, please don't hesitate to connect with us at globalservice@gosund.com.Thank you!Best gadget ever!
I purchased this smart plug over a month ago. I have been using it every day and its been working great. I was easily able to pair this with my google home mini. App is also great as it allows you to schedule timers and it also lets you control the plug even if you are not connected to the same wifi!
Hack: if you don’t want to over charged your phone every night and kill your battery...
set the timer or Schedule to turned off automatically.Show lessCesarher09
Life made easier
Before purchasing I thought will I really use this, will I waste my money? Well I I use it all the time and found uses beyond just turning on and off lights. I’m glad I spent the money. I put a smart socket in my crawl space to turn a dehumidifier on and off as needed. I monitor the humidity remotely and the humidifier restarts as long as it’s power switch is left on and it receives power. I control two houses with the Gosund app. Both houses are displayed on the app, just click on the one you want to control. One house has Alexa the other Google. They work seamlessly. I highly recommend this product.Show lessMazooie
Developer Response
Thank you, we are happy to know you feel that way! If you have any questions for us in the future, please don't hesitate to connect with us at globalservice@gosund.com.Go Gosund!!!
I have been purchasing most of my smart home plugs, switches and lights from Gosund and i have to tell you - i am 100% satisfied with their products and this app that controls those devices. It is very easy to set up, use and share with your family. I never had any issues and i have been heavily using it for over a year. I just want to express my gratitude and say “thank you, Gosund, for standing by your product’s quality! You have made my life so much easier!”Show lessvvoloshinov
Need to be able to use on two devices at the same time
The app was easy to set up only works for their brand, when I went to logon to my iPhone I had to log off of my iPad to be able to log on, I would likeTo be able to logon with two different devices at the same time, then I could control it from different locations when my device at home it’s turned on such as iPad.
One quit working the second time I used it, I had ordered four more but then I canceled them I need something that’s going to be more reliable add an app to work on different brands.Show lessCC92545
Recommend !
I purchased power socket controllers on a whim because they were about the same price as regular light timers. I live alone and I really love being able to turn on my lights remotely so I come home to a cozy, lit space. Also very handy for turning off lights at night. I underestimated how much I would like to just walk away from lit up living room and go up to my bedroom and turn everything off remotely with a click of a button on the app. The devices work really well and, although I only use a fraction of the functionality, the automations I do have set up are very convenient. Once the outlet is setup, it pretty much just works. Would recommend!Show lessGrace.Mclaughlin
Developer Response
Hi, Thank you for your comment. If you have any questions for us in the future, please don't hesitate to connect with us at globalservice@gosund.com.Really needs sunrise/ sunset feature
I use this for simple control of my house interior and exterior lights and it works great. My only complaint is that there is no sunrise/ sunset feature. During the spring and fall months where the days quickly grow longer and shorter each day it’s annoying to continually have to adjust the “on” time of my multiple lights every few weeks. It would be a lot better if they could operate like the other wall switch timers I have where based on your location they adjust the timers to come on and off at “sunset” or “sunrise”.
Otherwise a good app.Show lessmra132
Worked Awesome with Alexa
We started small with a smart wifi power strip and two wifi wall sockets. These integrated into Alexa’s skill for Gosund really well. Our kid’s room lights were now managed by the kid’s echo dots.
After this we jumped in a little deeper and bought lots of wifi lightbulbs, more power strips and wall sockets. Now we have most of the house setup with Alexa routines intermixed with schedules on the Gosund app. Alexa and the Gosund app each have their strengths. They work together great with the Alexa skill linked to the Gosund account.
Now we’re buying the same equipment for our parent’s house to modernize some of their standard household items.
I’d recommend this for friends and family. Looking forward to the rope lights around the kids beds next, they are gonna be so excited. Already winning cool Dad points with my daughter.Show lessOrion8301
Crashing
It keeps crashing so I can’t control my lightsbrooke-aileen
Strong, well written app
Many pleasant surprises and so far -after 2 months operation, very stable app
Am using for many Gosund wifi light bulbs, downlights, plugs, extension cords, Wall dimmer, and wall switches (approx 30 devices) but also found it supports Lumary devices.
IFTTT is really nice to have - replace a motion detector decora switch with normal switch and now control with separate Wireless tags motion/infrared - much more flexible - using app to change timeout is great. Even found a way to switch light back off after 2 minutes - app has minutes and seconds granularity.
Can get a bit confusing with 3 apps to setup - Gosund, Alexa and IFTTT, but if you add one thing at a time even a semi technical person will be fine. Each app has somewhat overlapping features - i.e. grouping lamps
Sweet to just change bulbs or plug in an adapter versus rewiring switches, can do 80%+ of what I wanted with no rewiring
Missing: haven’t found candelabra or large flood type bulbsShow lessjbromhead
