- Does the Zignito Smart Plug work as an extender/repeater?
Yes, the Zignito Smart Plug does work as an extender and repeater.
- Can I share an Ajax Online Zignito device with my family members or friends?
Yes, that’s possible. You can add as many devices as you want to an account, but a device can only be added to one account. You can share this account with up to five people e.g. family members or friends.
- Why don't I get the notifications with my mobile phone app?
Confirm that the app is active on the phone and the relevant reminder function is open; Message notifications and confirmation of the mobile telephone system are on.
- I cannot pair the plug with the Ajax Online ZIgnito Hub
Please reset the plug by holding the power button for 5 seconds until the LED starts flashing.
- The Ajax Online Zignito devices cannot connect to the network, what is the reason for this?
1. Check if the LED light on the Zignito Hub is flashing and the network is running, as usual. 2. Check if the devices are in range and connected to the Zignito hub 3. If this fails, please reset and pair the Zignito devices again.
Smart Lighting Products
stuartf –
good that you provide plenty of ways to illustrate the setting up with different systems
stuartf –
clive –
Bought one to see if it would work with Philips Hue, so easy to setup and use we bought another 2
clive –
Julian Jonathan Guest –
As I already have a wide range of Hue products I didn’t want to invest in another bridge or a device that relies solely on my phone to drive it.As ever, I was a bit sceptical about performance, connectivity and reliability etc et, but all these fears eased within 2 minutes of opening the boxes up. Set up was completed in seconds, and I was good to go. My Hue bridge recognised them instantly and I have simply named them switch 1 and 2, they are recognised as a light, but that’s no problem at all. I have used them in scenes and on timing routines to get effect. I couldn’t be happier with this product it does exactly what I needed it to do.
Julian Jonathan Guest –
Keith –
Works with hue and super easy to setup. Doesn’t appear in HomeKit like the rest of the hue stuff which is a pain.
Keith –
Ric –
I spent quite some time trying to pair the socket with SmartThings. The instructions weren’t relevant and eventuay I threw in the towel and contacted the supplier. Within a very short time Ajay was on the phone to talk me through. It turned out the socket was faulty. Ajay decided to send a replacement straight away without having to wait for the original to be returned.When the new socket arrived I had it working within a few minutes. The old socket was returned easily in the pre-paid envelope supplied.I’ve given the Ease of Install only three stars because you have to go into your Samsung SmartThings account and change settings on a Web page. I’m comparing this with the ease of pairing a Sengled smart lamp where all you have to do is capture the Q-code on the box and it all just works…Top marks though to Ajay for being friendly, helpful AND extremely responsive to his customer’s needs. Can’t fault the support.The socket is relay-driven by the way, is ZigBee 3.0 and will therefore mesh to extend the network. Great product once up and running. Would definitely buy another and its much cheaper than the rivals.
Ric –
A. M. Lewis –
The instructions included fail to mention that the device button must be held down for 5 seconds before pairing. They also don’t mention that you need to set the type as a “ZigBee Switch Power” in the Smartthings hub interface, but once that’s done, it works flawlessly, and at this price I can’t complain.
A. M. Lewis –
Harry –
this thing has a bigger footprint than a standard plug, so it might not be possible to put 2 of them next to each other on a multi-socket extension.also, it has an attribute for power factor (some electrical measurement that most people don’t know or care about) but i’ve never got anything other than “unknown” from that attribute. makes me wonder why that attribute is there…
Harry –
The Bullman –
Instructions were sent before delivery and included in the box, connected to Hue no trouble. Christmas tree lights under control 💡
The Bullman –
george –
Arrived prompt.Very easy to set up ,works fine with Amazon echo plus,now turns on my xmas lights.Have had several other makes none worked had to return.You wont go wrong with this product good buy, going to get a couple more when they are back in stock.
george –
MC –
One of the only 13A zigbee smart plugs I could find. Turns on/off as part of automations in Home Assistant. Paired up straight away and also seems to acting as a Zigbee repeater. It would be 5 stars, if it showed power usage.
MC –
J. Kennedy –
Socket was delivered very quickly. Added to an existing Philips Hue setup in a few minutes.For me, the best aspect of this part is the ability to use a Hue switch to control a ‘non-Philips Hue’ device.If I ever needed to do such a thing again, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one.
J. Kennedy –
Ian Kennedy –
Product is well made, really quick and easy to set up with my hub. Would recommend to anyone.
Ian Kennedy –
Jake Hillion –
Very happy with this project. Works great with ZHA (Zigbee Home Assistant). The power monitoring allows automations to tell if a device is in use. Very useful and much better value than alternatives when I bought it.
Jake Hillion –
Ms L. –
Very easy to set-up and works perfectly with the Philips Hue bridge. Would thoroughly recommend.
Ms L. –
PS Leather Craft –
So easy to install. I am using this with Philips Hue bridge and Alexa echo dot. Works a treat.
PS Leather Craft –
Amazon Customer –
Used as part of my Home Assistant set up. Needed to update to latest version of Zigbee2MQTT Edge (back up config, uninstall old version, install new, replace config with back up). Works perfectly. Power monitoring is great. No cut outs as some reviews have reported.
Amazon Customer –
Stewart –
Paired easily to my hub (Hubitat) and although it has only been a week, I have not experienced any dropped connections. Works well and I like that it has power metering at this price point. After testing one, I have ordered a few more.
Stewart –
Bob Johnson –
I bought this to use with Hue hub Lighting system. It was recognised without any difficulty and as far as Hue is concerned it’s just another light to turn on and off. Installed it in the room and have not had to think about it since. I have since bought a second device to control a room fragrance plug in. It’s just so simple with Hue Hub. Plug in find it and away it goes. Brilliant.A good replacement for the old analogue timer switch.
Bob Johnson –
AlwaysBlueAlwaysBlue –
This is a great power monitoring smart plug, it reports watts, amps, volts, and kWh too.The light on it is not too bright and can be configured.It even has a child lock which disables the physical power button, although I’m not sure how useful this would be in practice.
AlwaysBlueAlwaysBlue –
james –
Reliable and works well with hue. The setup was very straight forward.
james –
Zdzisław Kutasiński –
Working out of the box with home assistant. This is all I wanted.
Zdzisław Kutasiński –
Snaillybob –
Delighted I found this and works seamlessly with my hue hub
Snaillybob –
Nota Bene –
Great product, plugged it into the wall socket and after a couple of searches by my Echo plus it has worked brilliantly since.
Nota Bene –
Dan O’Neill –
Excellent little product. Super easy to set up with Samsung’s smartthings hub. Has also made some of my other zigbee outlets more responsive as it acts as a repeater.Well packaged and works perfectly – excellent.
Dan O’Neill –
jajamj –
Works perfectly. Set up took seconds to connect to Hue. Also, maybe they’ve taken note of feedback because there were 2 instruction leaflets in the box, both of which explained the set up clearly (apart from one being in 3pt font…).They just work – which it would be nice to say about Apple these days.
jajamj –
Shaun –
Like: works flawlessly with Hue bridge and since it is zigbee doesn’t put extra strain on Wifi RouterDislike: Could be a little cheaper as Wi-Fi plugs do the same job at a lower price point.Overall though I would recommend this product
Shaun –
noam l. –
Works great with Smartthings. Just follow the supplied instructions
noam l. –
Daniel Fanica –
This product works as advertised and I am very happy with it. The plug pairs really fast and works well. Indicator light is somewhat weirdly placed but since you’re not going to interact with it often it’s not that important. I’m happy to say that switching between on/off is silent enough to not hear it unless you’re right next to it which very appreciated. Power monitoring is a really great feature and is the main reason I got these plugs and works well. Home Assistant finds the plug easily and you get all the features available (take that Aqara). Overall a great product and I’m glad I found a 4 pack (in a way as they came individually packed) available. One thing, which I don’t care too much about but enough to mention it, is that all 4 plugs had signs of usage which means that they were not brand new (packages were not sealed and plug marks around each of the holes and all around the the surface of the plug face).
Daniel Fanica –
Andi –
Works perfectly with the hue hub. Exactly what I was after to allow controlling lights and plugs from hue with ease.
Andi –
Rob –
Works well with Zigbee2MQTT now out of the box. Seems to be cheapest Zigbee plug with energy monitoring about at moment.
Rob –
Health Aids –
Great item and great service
Health Aids –
Mr. S. –
Paired quickly to a ZigBee Tuya/SmartLife hub. Was providing the voltage, power, current and total-power values in the app. Came with firmware 1.0.5, no updates available.One of the only Smart Plugs that allows to turn off the indicator for dark enviroments.Unfortunately the plug-socket was so stiff, that unplugning anything would require to take it out of the socket and using both hands. So had to return it.
Mr. S. –
Suresh GSuresh G –
Zigbee plug is a great product that links up with Hue and Amazon echo. The pairing was so easy to setup and I was able to control my Xmas lights with the Zigbee plug. I can also set timers. This is a great solution for people who have the hue as this links up with the hue bridge. The instructions are so easy to follow. Will be purchasing more for my lamps in the house.
Suresh GSuresh G –
Amazon Customer –
Easy to follow instructions to pair with hue bridge. Simple on/off operation thru hue app. Used along with IP65 rated light strip for bathroom.Thanks.
Amazon Customer –
MozzaS –
Arrived quickly, well packed, connected easily and works.
MozzaS –
Peter R Thomson –
Works perfectly.Had a problem finding the correct device handler – customer support was quick and solved my problem at the first attempt.
Peter R Thomson –
Nathan M. –
I’ve finally had a dropout. It took several days but I had them drop out at the same time randomly last night.Honestly not good enough.I’ll write a workaround for my system but this simply shouldn’t be an issue, guys. Dropped a star.Original review:Regarding the other reviews, I’ve not had any dropouts in the week I’ve owned one. The item listing said “firmware update regarding the reviews”, so I believe there’s a chance it’s been fixed. Fingers crossed. I’ll update if anything changes (17 Jun 22 at time of writing)It’s still the only reasonably-priced UK zigbee plug with power monitoring I can find, so I’m ordering more!
Nathan M. –
peter hyattpeter hyatt –
Great product, very easy to set up. Instructions were simple and easy to follow. Would highly recommend this item
peter hyattpeter hyatt –
Max Robertson –
Great product, installed with Smartthing Hub instantly
Max Robertson –
Barry Hodgetts (verified owner) –
Easy to connect works well. Added bonus it gives the electricity used each day or month on the yearly tab in the app. The range seems better than wifi devices connected to the my Virgin hub.I think it acts to extend the network but it does not say that on the box so cant be 100% sure just an observation. It also works with the quick button when the wifi is down but of course you loose access to the app with out wifi connected to the hub.
Barry Hodgetts –
Mark Cater (verified owner) –
Zignito Zigbee Smart PlugExcellent smart plug, no effort at all to set up, update firmware etc.
Looks neat, and performs well as an extender.
Great service from Ajax as usual.
Mark Cater –
Tomasz Tonkowicz (verified owner) –
All good. Easy to pair. 5 second and is all done
Tomasz Tonkowicz –
Mark Manford (verified owner) –
Easy product and great sales advice
Mark Manford –
Simon Smiles –
The 250v protection means the plug turns its output off if the mains voltage is 250v or higher, which it can reasonably be in the UK, so these can and do turn themselves off when you don’t want them to. Hopefully a firmware update will fix. Would be a good product if they didn’t turn themselves off all the time.
Simon Smiles –
website-admin (store manager) –
Hello Simon , Thank you for your feedback. We have now new stock with new firmware that resolved this issue. They now also works with Phillips Hue, SmartThings, Conbee, HomeAssistant and Our Zignito Zigbee Hub. Please note energy monitoring is not available on Hue and SmartThings.
Kind Regards
Ajax Online
website-admin –
Ian Wallace (verified owner) –
As a Home Assistant Zigbee network user looking to add automations to lamps, and energy monitoring on my larger appliances, this switch had more than the perfect plethora of functions for me. After a bit of tinkering, as the documentation that both came with the box and online weren’t very helpful, I figured out all the functionality of these plugs, and I cannot fault them in the slightest.
To help share what I found, as the documentations was notably lacking, and to help inform you better, here’s all the info you need:
Device info
– Device type: Router. (This device will extend the Zigbee network once connected)
Controls
– Switch: A toggle to turn on and off the power flowing through the switch.
Sensors
– Active power: Active Wattage
– Power factor: This comes up as unknown to me, so I do not know this functionality
– RMS current: Ampule measurement
– Summation delivered: Total kilowatt-hours (kWh) delivered over time
Configuration
– Backlight mode: Set when the power button on the switch is enabled (Off: Always off; LightWhenOn: Light is enabled when switch is enabled; LightWhenOff: Light is enabled when switch is disabled)
– Child lock: Disable power button functionality, meaning it can only be toggled remotely via the Switch control (or via the power socket directly)
– Power on state: State to return to when power is enabled from the socket (Off: Starts with power disabled; On: Starts with power enabled; LastState: Starts matching the previous state it saved prior to being disabled)
Overall, these plugs meet my usage needs, and are perfect for all the expected functions I’m looking to accomplish. I will definitely be purchasing more in the future, when the need arises.
Ian Wallace –
Graeme Carr (verified owner) –
The plug works fine within the Tuya Smart or Smart Life app allowing you to monitor and track the load drawn through it and to switch it on / off remotely.
I cannot, however, “see” the plug through the Zigbee wired gateway that I also purchased from Ajax within Google Home Assistant. I can see the gateway itself but nothing further. This means that I can’t control the plug via Home Assistant.
I have contacted Ajax customer support requesting guidance twice now but, disappointingly, without any response.
Graeme Carr –
Ian Cross (verified owner) –
So simple, connects to Home Assistant no problem. Delivered promptly and a good price.
Ian Cross –
Graeme Carr (verified owner) –
The plug works fine through the Tuya app, allowing the connected load to be monitored and the plug to be switched remotely.
I also purchased the Zignito hub intending to link it with my Google Home setup but can’t “see” the Smart Plug from within Google Home Assistant. (I can see the hub)
I’ve now sent in several support requests to Ajex Online about this which have all been ignored, which is disappointing, hence the 3 star rating.
Graeme Carr –
Amazon Customer –
Have Hue lights in the house and wanted a switched socket that works with the Hue appUsed it initially for the Christmas tree lights and then moved a standard lamp onto itFaultless so far
Amazon Customer –
D. –
I paired this following the included instructions with one of the square Philips Hue hubs and it was added without problems. It turns on exactly the same way the lights turn on and off in the Hue App and can be used in routines in the same way. I use this for plant watering, so my main purpose was to have this activate on a schedule to drive a small pump, which it does just fine.
D. –
debbie loud –
This is a really impressive product. It took less than 1 minute to pair with Alexa and has worked without any problems at all.So quick and easy. Just what us technophobes need.
debbie loud –
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
Brilliant product easy to setup, great instructions sent by seller. Works brilliant with my tree lights via my alexa.
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
Gary G –
Fantastic product at a very good price. I text the shop on a Sunday and the guy there wentOut of his way to help me. What great service I would recommend them if you want quality and good service.
Gary G –
Client d’Amazon –
Bought to connect with the echo show or echo plus. Just plug it in and say “Alexa, discover”Though recognize as a dimmable light, does not affect the usage.Reset is also simple. Just long press the button until the led blink.
Client d’Amazon –
Megan T. –
I bought this to control some kitchen cupboard led lights which were powered by a WiFi smart plug. The main kitchen lighting are Hue bulbs controlled by a Hue motion sensor and I wanted the cupboard lights controlled by the sensor too.After a simple setup process which literally took seconds I added the ZigBee plug as a light in the Hue app and configured it to be controlled by the kitchen sensor. Job done, works well, no noticeable delay in turning on lights, all in all a simple and elegant solution.For the money I can’t fault this item. It arrived quickly, well packaged, with 2 clear instruction sheets. Hopefully it will give long service too. I’d happily buy it again should the need arise.
Megan T. –
Fazer –
Great product that integrates into my Hue system seamlessly. Initially had a problem ( not caused by the plug I might add) but had fantastic support from Ajax Online. Would not hesitate to buy from them in the future.
Fazer –
Roger –
I was concerned having an old Hue Bridge v1 this switch might not work I was delighted to find it did work with the version 1 Hue Bridge. I don’t have all the latest smart things software I don’t use voice control control software from Google or Amazon. I just control the switch from the bog standard Philips Hue app on my iPad. Come Christmas I will buy a second switch to turn my tree lights on and off.
Roger –
G Stevens –
Connected it to our electric fire and works easy with Phillips hue ! No problems recommending it !
G Stevens –
Amazon Customer –
Very easy to setup and use! Will be purchasing more.
Amazon Customer –
Skiprat –
Use this to power a set of lights via a socket upstairs and it installed within seconds and works perfect…..can also time it etc etc with the hue app…..Brilliant…I need more.
Skiprat –
Henry R –
Easy and quick to set up via Philips Hue App. Can’t control directly with Apple HomeKit, but thats not a problem.Used it to control a front of house light by connecting it to the Hue outdoor motion sensor.
Henry R –
Amazon Kunde –
I wanted a smart plug to control one of our lamps in our hallway and wanted it to integrate with Hue. Works a treat
Amazon Kunde –
Michael –
Great Product however a bit long winded to get connected to Smartthings
Michael –
sickpup –
Works nicely. Easy to set up in Hue, not as easy in Smartthings but not difficult either. If set up in both, Hue won’t work and you have to use smartthings only.Pretty sure its the only socket to work with Hue and it works fine.Doesn’t have the power reading in Smartthings that the samsung original has but is half the price.
sickpup –
Maniac –
Amazon messes up the delivery just like others report on here but that’s not the manufacturers fault. This is the first smart socket I’ve found that works with Philips Hue hub and that is very useful indeed in helping me HUEify my non hue lamps in the house. Product is perfect for my needs.
Maniac –
Neil C –
Easy to setup. Did two in under a minute. Purchased this as current WiFi plugs unrealiable and this will work over hue bridge to eliminate any issues.
Neil C –
David Collins –
Great product, easy to set up with Hue acts like an on/off light when connected. Will definitely buy some more!
David Collins –
Garry –
I cannot get this to pair with my Philips Hue set up. I moved it closer to the hub paired it and it works anywhere now.
Garry –
Amazon Customer –
Delivered on time and works as described in the manual.
Amazon Customer –
miss j hoyle –
Does what it says on the box
miss j hoyle –
M. D. Davies –
Brilliant solution to hard to reach Christmas lights. Connected to the hue hub easily and now I can turn off the lights all round the home via Google home
M. D. Davies –
Tezzflyer –
Works a treat
Tezzflyer –
flathead –
I bought two of these smart outlets to use with my Smartthings hub and they are working fine. I had a small issue when setting them up as the Smartthings app has changed since the device instructions were published however an email to ajaxonline elicited an almost immediate response with a .pdf containing the correct instructions. I think I’ll be buying a few more of these in the future as I expand my home automation.
flathead –
Harish –
I got this smart socket to activate a lamp so I can switch it on and off when I run late or am away from home it was so easy to set up and use. Defo worth every penny spent.
Harish –
Dylan Jones –
SmartThings setupNot a straight forward process, but it is simple once you get your head around it.Let me try and save you the pain.Assuming you have your Smartthings hub installed and setup.Press and hold the power button on the switch for 5ish seconds. The light will go from light green to a solid dark green.Letting go of the button will make the light flash.In the SmartThings app.Add new device.The search will inevitably fail to find the device.Scroll down to Outlet and select “Smartthings and others”This will find the device but it may not work. You’ll get a “device unoperable” or simillar.Log onto the Smartthings website with your user name and password.Click on your hub name “home” or whatever you named it.Then select “View Utilities”Click on the following two options.”OTA enabled””Unsecure rejoin”Then you should have the device as “things”Still in the Smartthings website.Open the device.Press Edit at the bottom of the page.Change the device type to”Zigbee switch power”Save.Your device will now work from the Smartthings app.
Dylan Jones –
Pen Name –
Was a bit awkward to set up at first but we got there in the end
Pen Name –
Mr L. –
Very easy to setup, integrates with Hue perfectly.Would be nice if the relay was a bit quieter, sounds a bit twangy when it switches.
Mr L. –
James Mack –
Just works, installed into existing Hue system with no problems. Could be a bit smaller
James Mack –
RJai –
Works well with Philips Hue Hub and easy to set up. Recognises the socket as a light. So ordered another but second failed to work with the Philips Hue after several attempts finally got it to work.The best way to get it to connect:1. Plug in and add light source2. Open Philips Hue app and search for light switch3. Then press the button on the smart plug for 3 secs
RJai –
Nd –
I was getting a little exasperated looking at a number of other smart plugs such as ikea tradfri or WiFiI didn’t want to download and use yet another app in addition to the hue.There were a number of zigbee plugs available but they all claim to only work with their own hub. What is the point of having an open standard and not making it easily interoperable with other zigbee devices!I finally found this product and decided to see how it worked with the hue hubConnecting it was a breeze. No jumping through hoops to add skills etcJust search, find, add. SimpleTo be pernickety I would say that it’s not recognised as a plug but as a light and HomeKit doesn’t see itBut those are very minor pointsSo far it’s been working very well and it’s slotted in to my various routines and automated scenes seamlessly
Nd –
Tom B. –
Have got it turning on and off but not linking to Hue PIR……… could be user error maybe. Messy business.
Tom B. –
John N –
So, unlike other reviewers I’ve not had a problem with my smart plug switching off randomly and I can confirm it works with Home Assistant using Deconz/Phoscon with a Conbee II stick.It seems that the version 98 firmware has that issue but the latest version 69 firmware does not.But… to get it working in Deconz took a little tinkering under the hood 🙂 If you’re into Home Assistant then you’ll be very used to tinkering under the hood LOL. A quick google and the instructions are easy to find and very easy to fix up to make it work.Within Home Assistant with the device you’ll get one control (on/off) and two sensors – Consumption (in kWh) and the Power (in Watts). You can then use that information how ever you feel fit :)EDIT: I have changed my review to 5 stars as the second one I received works perfectly fine :)ORIGINAL: But… I would have given this smart plug 5 start but unfortunately had to return it. This was because I couldn’t physically plug anything into it. The top earth pin was being stopped from going in by the connectors inside the plug being too close together.I did manage to get one device plugged in after a lot of fiddling around and was able to test it but after taking it out I couldn’t get another one plugged back in 🙁 so back it went.I’m hoping this is just a one off and I’ve ordered another on as I was really pleased with it how it worked and it’s compact design.I will update when it arrives tomorrow and hopefully be able to give it 5 stars :)EDIT: Yes it was a one off
John N –
SQ James –
Works without problems with a Hubitat hub using a Tuya; GE, or other switch drivers, I have upgraded my rating because the issue which used to exist with some drivers was seemingly due to their causing inaccurate interpreting of voltage and therefore triggering the switch to turn off due to imaginary voltage spikes, (there were unbelievable reports of 30-40 volt spikes with some drivers together with the switch off issue that has been reported by some people). The new firmware resolves this and the variances in voltage are the 2-3 volt I would expect with no switch offs with any of the Hubitat drivers I have tried.
SQ James –
Stu55sy –
Bought 4 to integrate with my Homeassistant setup. HA’s SkyConnect discovered them immediately. Easy configuration.
Stu55sy –
MR T –
PRO:- Works with Zigbee2MQTT in HomeAssistant- Volt, Ampere, Watt, KWh readable, as well as overvoltage trip history- 13ACON:- Slightly too large: BLOCKs the switch on my 2-gang sockets
MR T –
John Alcock –
Got these Zignito Zigbee plugs to replace WiFi ones that I had been using with Samsung SmartThings. These Zignito plugs paired with SmartThings first time and have worked great since. Would definitely recommend these in favour of WiFi plugs or even SmartThings own zigbee plugs if you want to control devices using SmartThings.
John Alcock –
Dakos –
Cons: Tiny bit too big to sit neatly next to other plugs.Pros:+works perfectly+shows up as a switch (unlike competitors which show as lights or worse)+exposes all the power monitoring you could possibly want.+LED changes colour to reflect the status+can turn the status LED off if you don’t like it
Dakos –
RichG –
I was a little put off by other reviews, but maybe mine had a newer firmware version as it works perfectly. Connects to Home Assistant via ZHA and seems to accurately report power consumption.
RichG –
Lewis Taylor –
Saw some of the mixed reviews, but took the plunge anyway. This socket has been working fine for me for a couple of weeks now. Connected to my Sonoff USB Zibgee bridge and integrated into home assistant. Switching and power functions work fine and I have not had any issues with it turning off by itself (a problem other reviews mentioned). Overall very happy.
Lewis Taylor –
Steve –
I’ve connected these using ZHA in home assistant and from that perspective they work great. I get all the energy monitoring i was hoping to receive (Volts, Amps, Watts, KWh).The issue is these will trip at 251v which is not configurable. Yes 251v is high, but the DNO regard the safe range for UK domestic voltage to be as high as 253v. Unfortunately for me our voltage averages 245v but during the peak evening loads (5-10pm) I regularly see spikes over 251v meaning these constantly trip so I can’t have these plugged into anything critical.From my understanding the voltage supply to your property will vary based on the state of your local transformer and also how far away you are from it. So if you are fortunate enough to be near to a stable 230v supply this won’t be an issue for you.They don’t appear to reset themselves when they trip. You have to switch them off and back on again to resume power however they do continue to be manageable over home assistant when they trip so I still get data and can still remotely power cycle them. I have spoken with the seller and they responded (very quickly) that these particular models can’t be fixed by any firmware and that they are looking to release an updated model that doesn’t trip at this voltage.
Steve –
Gallowglass –
I bought this partly due its advertised Zigbee router functionality as one of my non-mains-powered devices was having trouble talking to the coordinator through a metal patress box, ~15m of air & several walls and partly to monitor the electricity usage of my gas combi-boiler.It is more compact than the Tapo WiFi smart plugs I generally use and immediately took over routing the troublesome Zigbee device. As for its primary function, when paired to a Sonoff USB Zigbee coordinator it exposed the switch function to Home Assistant straight off. In addition, voltage, current, power & cumulative energy sensors were created along with a child lock switch, an identify button & selects for LED mode (LED on when switch on or when off or LED off) & default power-on state (on/off/previous) and sensors for Zigbee RSSI & LQI.In terms of functionality, this pretty much covers everything one could want, except perhaps onboard overload protection. As with my Tapo plugs the single LED displays connection status during power-up in contrast to some other models that have separate indication for switch status and connectivity.
Gallowglass –
mtp –
I have these on a HomeAssistant network run by a Raspberry PI using the ZHA integration and so far they work flawlessly. They report Power,RMS Current,RMS Voltage and possibly power factor but this shows as unavailable for me so I don’t know if the issue is with the plug or ZHA.There are reports of them disconnecting when the mains voltage gets too high but so far I have had a few spikes above 251V and none of them have disconnected so maybe the limit has been raised.Physically they are clean white plastic with rounded edges and seem very sturdy. The on/off button on the side is flat with the surface and glows red when activated.A nice little extra is that they also function as Zigbee mesh extenders so if you have a few of these dotted around your house then the mesh network will be strong and battery powered devices will have a much easier time. There might even be cases where plugging one of these into the wall with nothing plugged into it makes sense for your network.If I have a gripe is that they are a little bit too wide so you will struggle to get two next to each other in a power extension strip but you are probably OK with wall sockets which tend to have a little more space. This is the only reason for my 4/5 instead of 5/5.
mtp –
Md Zubayed HAsan Limon –
Good
Md Zubayed HAsan Limon –
Chris Smith –
Was looking for some price competitive zigbee power switches and these fit the bill. I intended to pick up a more expensive type in the future that had power monitoring to check energy usage of individual appliances, and now I don’t need to since these switches have it all!Impressed and integrated seamlessly into Home Assistant so I’m giving them a theoretical five stars, but reviewing at four stars because1. I don’t know how resilient they are with higher loads yet as I’ve not had them long.2. The manual power button is on the side which are awkward to press when they are plugged into a power strip next to each other or other chunky plugs.That said, I will be buying more when they’re back in stock!
Chris Smith –
‘Onest ‘Enry’Onest ‘Enry –
31 Jan 2023 update.I received a message that the firmware has been updated and Ajax have been swapping out those that don’t work for people free of charge. So well done Ajax! 5*I haven’t had these 4 for over 24 hours yet, so I will add details once time has passed.3 out of 4 are working. But I have one that will pair but then doesn’t do anything. I’ll try again later but if it doesn’t work then I’ll exchange it.Issues / problems:See the photos.1. They do not fit UK switched socket faceplates2. These are too big to put side by side in an extension gang with or without switches3. If you do manage to get them in a double socket, the operating button on one is impossible to use, because it’s on the side4. The operating button should be on the topI have no idea how a CE mark has been given (except EU doesn’t have switched type G faceplates) or how these have got past Trading Standards *without* being marketed as *not to be used with switched faceplate sockets* in very bold letters.There’s no problem without a switch on the faceplate.If like me you want side by side you have 3 choices.1. Buy *mini* versions (not sold by Ajax, but they cost a lot more). They also have the buttons on top ;-)2. Use a 3 or 4 gang socket without switches and lose 2 or 3 sockets as you can’t use them3. Use faceplates without switchesMy wish list:Make them mini sizedButton on topThey would be 5* if that is doneWill I buy more? Not until they are smaller and the buttons on top.Home Assistant integrations.All functions show up in ZHA, which is why I bought them. So I can monitor energy use of my washing machine and dryer.In zigbee2mqtt the power monitoring functions are not only disabled, but I was unable to turn them on at all. No idea why. So I’m going to have to use ZHA for some items and zigbee2mqtt for other items.Which means 2 x zigbee sticks ….29 Jun 2022 UPDATE:Soooooooo Ajax, who sell these, KNOW about the problem. I found a forum and the Ajax person you want to communicate with is called Ajay. There is an issue on *some versions* of hardware and firmware, that if there is a voltage spike over 250v, then CLICK. It switches off. Newer versions don’t do it. So buy wisely.I also have a PV and home battery system and to export electricity the voltage has to be slightly higher than the grid voltage, so that may also have an effect.Once I found that out I put a time domain graph and my voltage seems to max out at 253+v – bear in mind, we *harmonised* with the EU at 220/230v. But we didn’t.I have emailed Ajax 2 weeks ago, no reply at all. Not very good. I also messaged the seller from Amazon. Nada as well. Ah well…. Won’t buy from them again. Caveat emptor fellow Amazonians!AnywayHow does such shoddy equipment get allowed to be sold on Amazon?I bought these throwing the dice on 50/50 based reviews. I failed.Don’t be disappointed, don’t buy them.1. plug in2. pair3. move to equipment socket4. turn equipment on test functionality5. 3 – 10 seconds CLUNK. Turned off. Both of themOne of the plugs I can’t even get the 13amp plug into as the prongs/sockets inside don’t match the moulded plug holes.Rubbish.
‘Onest ‘Enry’Onest ‘Enry –
Andrew Rough –
I use this to monitor power usage, including on my computer but every few days all the plugs (8 of them) just switch off. After some googling I discoved this is a know issue and nothing can be done to prevent it.After further research I discovered the issue is caused by the British power company and people pushing solar power into the grid. Results in 250V hitting the plugs and this causes the plug to switch off.
Andrew Rough –