Sonoff WiFi Plug - €7.24 (using code) [Dressily]

mrcheez · 30-08-2018 10:53pm

antodeco wrote: »

Have one setup and working with Alexa no problems. My house is 5ghz and these only run over 2.4Ghz. Thankfully I had bought 2 wifi extenders, that run on 2.4Ghz, so setup a seperate smart home network. Resetting everything up now (Nest, Alexa and Philips Hue). Plugs work no problem.

How can you tell what GHz ones WiFi is running at?

App?

Ah found it by selecting my Wifi connection on phone and viewing details.

Turns out it's 2.4, yay

griffdaddy · 30-08-2018 10:56pm

Are people not running dual band routers in this day and age? Even basic company-provided ones can do it

AdrianII · 30-08-2018 11:21pm

Both mibe arrived this morning. Boxes bashed to pieces but plugs working fine. Surprised how fast they came.

vectra · 31-08-2018 1:01am

Quick one
I set one up tonight with a lamp, Works bang on, but as it is connected through my wifi, how could I turn on a light when I am away from home? Or is this even possible?

taytobreath · 31-08-2018 1:13am

vectra wrote: »

Quick one
I set one up tonight with a lamp, Works bang on, but as it is connected through my wifi, how could I turn on a light when I am away from home? Or is this even possible?

The app on your phone

Roberto_gas · 31-08-2018 6:53am

vectra wrote:

Quick one I set one up tonight with a lamp, Works bang on, but as it is connected through my wifi, how could I turn on a light when I am away from home? Or is this even possible?

Once u have internet on your phone...u can do it from anywhere...

McMurphy · 31-08-2018 8:28am

Mines arrived this morning, but I think one of them may be damaged/faulty.

I have my Google home plugged into one (I want to be able to turn it off and on at the wall without going near it) and it will turn it off no problem by saying "ok google turn kitchen socket off"

But goggle home doesn't answer anymore commands to turn it back on again. :mad:

How do I send this back does anyone know?

d31b0y · 31-08-2018 8:32am

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

ThIs is what mine is saying.

Preparing to Dispatch [Information Received] (Country code: IE)

I have no clue if that means that it's preparing to dispatch to Ireland or if it's here and it's preparing to dispatch to me....

It's a bit scant on details.

Same here. I ordered two. One is on the way to Ireland now but the second just says

The lack of posting date is a worry...

EDIT: missed your post above. Hopefully mine's on the way too!

griffdaddy · 31-08-2018 8:33am

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Mines arrived this morning, but I think one of them may be damaged/faulty.

I have my Google home plugged into one (I want to be able to turn it off and on at the wall without going near it) and it will turn it off no problem by saying "ok google turn kitchen socket off"

But goggle home doesn't answer anymore commands to turn it back on again. :mad:

How do I send this back does anyone know?

Haha are you on the wind up? You're 'unplugging' Google home through Google home with that command, if it's not plugged in how can it answer you to plug itself back in?

McMurphy · 31-08-2018 8:39am

Sniipe · 31-08-2018 8:47am

looks like this has expired...

Blanchy90 · 31-08-2018 8:55am

My 5 arrived yesterday now I just have to wait for the wifi to be installed to test them

griffdaddy · 31-08-2018 9:04am

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Tenuous at best

vectra · 31-08-2018 9:09am

taytobreath wrote: »

The app on your phone

Roberto_gas wrote: »

Once u have internet on your phone...u can do it from anywhere...

Networking and that is not my strong point

Am I to assume that I just leave everything as it is and once I leave home it will work?

frash · 31-08-2018 9:22am

3 arrived yesterday with another 2 on the way
thanks OP

Can anyone tell me the Alexa skill I need to enable please?
It is eWeLink?
If it is then is the command "Alexa, Ask We Link turn on X"

Other WiFi plugs I have I just need to say "Alexa, turn on X"

Thanks

Blanchy90 · 31-08-2018 9:35am

frash wrote: »

3 arrived yesterday with another 2 on the way
thanks OP

Can anyone tell me the Alexa skill I need to enable please?
It is eWeLink?
If it is then is the command "Alexa, Ask We Link turn on X"

Other WiFi plugs I have I just need to say "Alexa, turn on X"

Thanks

You should just be able to say "Alexa, turn on X" at least thats how it works with other Sonoff switches

mrcheez · 31-08-2018 10:04am

Will these fit in the letter box, or should I stick up the old "leave packages in the bin" sign?

DopeTech · 31-08-2018 10:22am

mrcheez wrote: »

Will these fit in the letter box, or should I stick up the old "leave packages in the bin" sign?

Wouldn't fit in a standard letterbox. Had to collect mine from sorting office

mrcheez · 31-08-2018 11:19am

Mr.S wrote: »

The Google Home isn’t turning back on becuse it’s turned off, so can’t hear the command?

Das ist der witz

matchthis · 31-08-2018 11:33am

mrcheez wrote: »

Das ist der witz

The lights are on, but nobody's home

wait4me · 31-08-2018 11:43am

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

I have my Google home plugged into one (I want to be able to turn it off and on at the wall without going near it) and it will turn it off no problem by saying "ok google turn kitchen socket off"

But goggle home doesn't answer anymore commands to turn it back on again. :mad:

How do I send this back does anyone know?

Let Google do the turning off for you but use the app to turn it on again

wait4me · 31-08-2018 11:45am

Sniipe wrote: »

looks like this has expired...

Yep the discount code seems to be done. Lucky I used it yesterday

vectra · 31-08-2018 1:33pm

wait4me wrote: »

Yep the discount code seems to be done. Lucky I used it yesterday

Missed out.
I wanted to order 3 more,.
Ah well, I did good with 5

neacy69 · 31-08-2018 3:20pm

doesn't seem to like my wifi (Virgin Media Hub 3.0) something about 5.0ghz not supported....I've not really looked into it yet as I didn't have time...Anyone else get this error?

31-08-2018 3:29pm

neacy69 wrote: »

doesn't seem to like my wifi (Virgin Media Hub 3.0) something about 5.0ghz not supported....I've not really looked into it yet as I didn't have time...Anyone else get this error?

Just make sure you have 2.4GHz enabled by logging into your router and going to the wireless section.

taytobreath · 31-08-2018 3:33pm

vectra wrote: »

Networking and that is not my strong point

Am I to assume that I just leave everything as it is and once I leave home it will work?

No worries, yup as another user said, once u have internet on your phone u will be able to control watever is plugged into ure wifi socket via the app.

vectra · 31-08-2018 5:59pm

taytobreath wrote: »

No worries, yup as another user said, once u have internet on your phone u will be able to control watever is plugged into ure wifi socket via the app.

Thanks,
Tried it today from about 500mtrs away from my house and it worked.
Cheers

DopeTech · 31-08-2018 6:01pm

vectra wrote: »

Thanks,
Tried it today from about 500mtrs away from my house and it worked.
Cheers

You could be 500,000 metres away and it will work as long as your phone can connect to the internet.

antodeco · 01-09-2018 11:18am

Basil3 wrote: »

Just make sure you have 2.4GHz enabled by logging into your router and going to the wireless section.

You'd think that would work but alas, nope. I've a load of 2.4Ghz devices and won't connect (despite both frequencies) being on! I assume its competent virgin doing their thing!

errlloyd · 01-09-2018 11:27am

antodeco wrote: »

You'd think that would work but alas, nope. I've a load of 2.4Ghz devices and won't connect (despite both frequencies) being on! I assume its competent virgin doing their thing!

The first time I tried to set up it gave me that error. I changed nothing and the second time it didn't. Make sure you're right beside your router. I think that helps.

matchthis · 01-09-2018 12:06pm

errlloyd wrote: »

The first time I tried to set up it gave me that error. I changed nothing and the second time it didn't. Make sure you're right beside your router. I think that helps.

Yep right beside the router. I have sky Q and fibre broadband. Had the same issue. Came across a piece where a guy was trying to connect a 2.4ghz wireless camera and was told to do this. Gave it a shot and worked second or third time. You can then unplug the socket an put it in its correct location and will remember the setup.

Adam1100 · 01-09-2018 1:26pm

is it supposed to turn red while trying to connect ?

matchthis · 01-09-2018 9:42pm

Ewelink is the app to use. It’s available on play store and App Store. It’ll prompt you through the steps when opened, but as above, might be best to set it up when right beside your router

pjproby · 02-09-2018 10:16am

Using an iPhone on Virgin BB and unable to pair these through Ewelink.

I solved this by using my son's Android phone to pair. It now works on the iphone.

Smiley012 · 02-09-2018 10:49am

You can buy more - that code still worked for me this morning - I bought 3 for €21.04

vectra · 02-09-2018 10:58am

Smiley012 wrote: »

You can buy more - that code still worked for me this morning - I bought 3 for €21.04

The code can only be used 2 times per customer account.
I guess register a new account and order again is the way to go.

vectra · 02-09-2018 1:31pm

These yokes are brilliant.
Ordered another 3 with a new account
€18.50

Thanks again OP.

wiz569 · 02-09-2018 5:50pm

Just bought two more myself

Cheers OP

Zane97 · 02-09-2018 8:42pm

Bought three of these. Thanks for the find op.

Mr E · 02-09-2018 8:46pm

Got 3 too.

Thanks Basq.

Pocaide · 03-09-2018 12:04pm

Has anyone got these working with Google Home yet. I can't figure out how to.

Jofspring · 03-09-2018 12:18pm

Pocaide wrote: »

Has anyone got these working with Google Home yet. I can't figure out how to.

Mine came this morning. Set up with Google home within a few minutes.

Just setup with the ewlink app and account first. Then set up your plug(s).

Go into Google home app, click on home controls, then click add button in bottom right. Then choose "smart we link". Just log in to your account and it will add it to your google home.

Genghis · 03-09-2018 12:25pm

Mine arrived today too. Bought 4, no duties, declared value was €16 I think.

Working great, very pleased, thanks OP. Might order some more later too.

KaneToad · 03-09-2018 12:27pm

Just bought another 3. The first 3 I got were perfect.

I thought the offer had expired. But tried it again just now and the code was accepted. Thanks again OP.

Genghis · 03-09-2018 12:28pm

Jofspring wrote: »

Mine came this morning. Set up with Google home within a few minutes.

Just setup with the ewlink app and account first. Then set up your plug(s).

Go into Google home app, click on home controls, then click add button in bottom right. Then choose "smart we link". Just log in to your account and it will add it to your google home.

Pocaide wrote: »

Has anyone got these working with Google Home yet. I can't figure out how to.

Having same trouble as you Pocaide.

@Jofspring do you have Google Home devices? I don't, but have Google Home app with Chromecast etc. I was hoping to use Google Assistant via phone but now I wonder if you need a Google Home device in order even for the Home Control option to appear?

KaneToad · 03-09-2018 12:31pm

Jofspring wrote: »

Mine came this morning. Set up with Google home within a few minutes.

Just setup with the ewlink app and account first. Then set up your plug(s).

Go into Google home app, click on home controls, then click add button in bottom right. Then choose "smart we link". Just log in to your account and it will add it to your google home.

What he/she said.

One thing that tripped me up, briefly, was that that I was looking to add Ew link which doesn't appear in the alphabetical list. It's smart link, as mentioned above.

Pocaide · 03-09-2018 12:54pm

Thank you all for your replies. I have it working no thanks to ye. Was searching for EWelink to add is where I was going wrong

Thanks again all.

Loughc · 03-09-2018 1:03pm

Mr E wrote: »

Got 3 too.

Thanks Basq.

Got 3 myself. Thanks Basq

Jofspring · 03-09-2018 1:22pm

Genghis wrote: »

Having same trouble as you Pocaide.

@Jofspring do you have Google Home devices? I don't, but have Google Home app with Chromecast etc. I was hoping to use Google Assistant via phone but now I wonder if you need a Google Home device in order even for the Home Control option to appear?

I have a Google home alright.

Smiley012 · 03-09-2018 7:15pm

vectra wrote: »

These yokes are brilliant.
Ordered another 3 with a new account
€18.50

Thanks again OP.

How did you get it down to 18.50?

Sonoff WiFi Plug - €7.24 (using code) [Dressily]

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