I'm glad to try IVYPlug smart socket. Each product has its own unique features. The main attraction of this smart socket is that it can record the power consumption every day. For me, it is a reminder of saving power consumption. It is really a practical product!

Product appearance:
First of all, take a look at the outer packaging. It feels different when you get it. The material of the packaging box gives you a feeling of high-end atmosphere. The damping of the box lid is very large. Opening the box lid is a bit difficult, similar to the design of Apple product packaging boxes. At present, many electronic product packaging boxes are similar in design. It is better to design a pull ring that can be easily opened. Opening the box lid is not so laborious.


The product package is clean and tidy, with one socket and one manual

The product App, product ID QR code and some product parameters are printed on the back of the packaging box
 


Careful observation of the socket shows that there is a baffle in the socket, which makes people feel safe. There is an orange green indicator light in the black shell on the top of the socket
   


Next, look at the side of the product. The side is the product ID QR code, which is used for the client app to scan and bind. Once the manual is lost or the QR code is scraped, it is difficult to use it, because the only way to bind the client is to scan the product QR code. One account can only be bound to one product ID, If others scan your product QR code, it can't be bound, so this socket is still a smart socket with high security!

Each parameter of the product is also printed on the side
 


Product function introduction:
one . Remote control switch via app anytime, anywhere

two . Time switch anytime, anywhere. Local or remote time switch can be performed through external network or internal network. One time setting is permanent, network disconnection, and normal timing

three . Check the power consumption at any time and anywhere, and display it through the broken line chart every day, every week, every month and every year

4. Safety socket: the socket has a baffle, and the shell is made of 750 degree flame retardant material

5. No need to worry about product security. One QR code is bound to one account, which is safe and convenient

Other parameters of the product
Volume: 70mm * 52mm Maximum load: 10A input voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz jack type: new national standard small five hole large three hole shell material: flame retardant PC

APP Function introduction:

Scan the QR code of the product app through the packaging box or instructions to download, support Android and IOS. This time, use IOS for testing, download the app for installation, and first register an account after installation, which can be used for mobile email.
 
After registration, you can log in to add equipment through the "+" button below, and click to scan the QR code of the product through your mobile phone        


After scanning, the mobile phone app will prompt you to connect to another WiFi. After the connection is successful, enter the password, configure the socket through this WiFi, and wait about 30s for the configuration
   


After the configuration is successful, in addition to the light green light, the side orange light will also light up. The orange light indicates that the power supply is powered on
(The figure on the left shows the power off state of the socket and the figure on the right shows the power on state of the socket)
                

Turn on the power switch, you can see the status of power consumption. The power consumption is different every day, and the maximum value of power consumption every day is displayed through the broken line chart
          

Next, we will introduce the function of socket reservation. There are two functions that are similar to the function of repetition and timing. Repetition is equivalent to the alarm clock set on the mobile phone. Timing is also to turn on or off the power on a certain day. The two functions are similar, which can be combined to add other functions such as counting down to turn on or off the power
         


Problems in the test:

1. In the mobile 2G network environment, the IOS version app cannot control the switch of the socket, but you can set the switch of the socket through the timer, and hope to repair it as soon as possible
          

2. In addition, the day of the week at the bottom of the timing interface is not obvious after selection. The text is smaller and the color of the text is lighter. Can you enhance the color of the text

Product suggestions:
1. There are many aspects of the product that need to be improved, such as adding the countdown switch function and optimizing the IOS version;
2. The socket must be equipped with a physical switch. Once there is no network in the home, the socket is not powered on and cannot be used as an ordinary socket;
3. The socket should be equipped with a USB charging interface to make full use of the socket