grok
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With Sonoff & Shelly officially duking it out for legitimacy in South Africa: 
Nah, just joking of course, these caught my eye yesterday..
I liked them because:
1) sleek & non-oversized (consumer not enthusiast product)
2) accommodating 3-pronged plugs, yay!
2) a self-wiring plug ie. one you attach yourself to control an appliance
'Cos I hate this..
So, I grabbed 2 at Incredible to test - they were marked R299 instead but I paid with Ucount rewards.
I must say I am delighted..
Installs in a minute or two:
Apps supports all the usual stuff:
I would definitely recommend, which I guess is the reason for this post
Nah, just joking of course, these caught my eye yesterday..

I liked them because:
1) sleek & non-oversized (consumer not enthusiast product)
2) accommodating 3-pronged plugs, yay!
2) a self-wiring plug ie. one you attach yourself to control an appliance
'Cos I hate this..

So, I grabbed 2 at Incredible to test - they were marked R299 instead but I paid with Ucount rewards.
I must say I am delighted..
Installs in a minute or two:
- start & register on app
- check fast blink light or press da button till light blinks fast
- choose your wireless network & enter the passcode
- choose device
- pair.
Apps supports all the usual stuff:
- Control over the internet
- Multiple room setup with grouping or individual control
- Scheduling & countdown timer function
- Automation scenarios
- Notifications of activations etc.
- Family (shared) control (altho my kids would give me 24/7 disco lights if they controlled anything)
- Alexa, Google, IFTTT & something called Tmall Genie
I would definitely recommend, which I guess is the reason for this post