Thanks, Will, Cobra Andy - Living in the ‘soon to be free’ United Kingdom Regular Is there an issue with the integration? *** Features of Teckin Smart Plug ***** – Remote Control – Voice Control – Schedule & Timer – Set up easily – Quality Guaranteed *** Use with Smart Life ***** 1. *** Features of Teckin Smart Plug ***** – Remote Control – Voice Control Smart Life is a smart device management App for you to control and manage your intelligent home products easier and to live smarter. So my guess would also be that the printer draw burned out the pocket socket. Good point. 14h47. Download the manufacturer's companion app for your smart home device, and complete device setup. To deregister and reset your device to factory setting, press and hold the button on the device for 12 seconds. has anybody got the smart life app to work as it should with a BT router? We had click from both physical and app/automation as though the switch was working as normal, just no power being sent to the light fixture. Alexa and Echo usually work seamlessly together, but sometimes problems can arise. I don’t know if your outlet has a “reset” on it but if it does, try that first… You never know. There’s a relay inside that clicks when when turning on. Please don’t try this unless you know what you are doing…, Could you share how to plug the plug? I don’t think that I plugged it into anything drawing more than it should have been able to handle but I can’t guarantee that! Announcements, Guides & Community Updates, Connecting Teckin Smart Plugs to BT Complete WiFi. 8. My mobile phone connects to the wifi network and i have a "listen to port 80" line in the smarthack-web.log. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. 14h59 It would hear the z-wave command fine and even click as though it was turning on the lights. The Blitzwolf smart plug is a two sided circuit board, with the through hole components on the top of the board and all the SMD mounted components on the rear, while the Teckin plug uses a … Into the bin with the plug! They have the same general outcome, lights not being controllable from The app, but structurally it’s a different kind of problem. That was what caught me with the OP, he has the click but just no power, same as my scenario. Third-party smart plugs: Unplug and wait 10 seconds. Disable power saving modes on your device. The automatic detect still doesn't work. Stopped working just an hour ago. the printer draw burned out the pocket socket. However, if you consider it a controlled outlet, it should have been rated for the full 15A. While holding the button, plug into an outlet. How to add a TP-Link plug/switch to the Deco network? 15h10. One of my Smart Plugs as stopped working. You’re supposed to only use 80% of rated current for wires, outlets, etc. I am using UK version and seems similar issue. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Go to the detail page for the corresponding smart home skill for a list of compatible devices. I made the mistake of updating the firmware in my Teckin SP23 plugs to version 1.0.5. I had her pull the air gap and push it back in and for whatever reason it started working again both via hardware and software. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Smart Plug Outlet Work with Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Home, with Energy Monitoring, No Hub Required, 15 A (2 Pack) at Amazon.com. Then enjoy your smart plug. The plug connects to wifi, smarthconfig do its work (regarding its log), but the plug get out of the flashing mode after that (led permanent red). on ‎10-02-2020 I had 3 wemo smart plugs which were working fine then i received the hub 4 & all 3 plugs stopped working. Then using your phone, get phsyically far away from orbi with the intent of it having to get on the 2.4 gig side to do the setup. Just the relay contact. Don’t bin it yet! If the relay clicks, it is probably a bad solder or burned trace on the high power side of the relay. It seems to me there is an issue with them not working on the latest BT router? LITEdge smart outlet problems.Make sure this plug is on your 2,4g network in your home, not a 5g. It is defective. 6. January 15 |. What is wrong with the plug and what would you use instead? They appeared to be pretty much glued shut. Re: Smart plugs won't connect. Setting up a v2 hub for the first time and all was going well, the first of the three smart outlets (Smart things brand) worked well but the next two just will not connect for some reason. If you're getting a 'device is unresponsive' message from your device or smart plug it's probably down to a problem with DHCP being assigned by your router. Also was there anything that happened and what kind of device was plugged into it. All smart outlets (like the Belkin WeMo, ConnectSense, and others) mostly work the same–you plug them into an existing outlet, set them up to connect them to your home’s Wi-Fi network, and then plug something into the smart outlet to begin controlling it from your smartphone using the accompanying app. I tried removing and re-adding the device and skill but same issue. Internally, though, a plug-in module like the OP’s pocket socket which will operate the relay from the app but not provide power is more commonly either a burned out component or an overload protection kicking in. To unsubscribe from these emails, click here. That’s the bug where using the airgap to completely reset the switch (or throwing power at the circuit breaker) may help. When it comes to Teckin Smart Plugs in Canada, Ireland and Australia, you simply need to ensure that the plugs and electrical outlets are compatible, both in form and specifications. Then she said she tried with Alexa but it would just click but no lights. Amazon Alexa. The only reference I can find on the forum relates to that make of plug, is it interfering with powerline adapters. Visit Topic or reply to this email to respond. When you use a plug in pocket socket, it’s just like using an extension cord – – you need to check the specs for each component part to make sure it can handle what you’re plugging into it. However, button, LED and relay work perfectly on my SP23 units – by 2020 Tasmota was not working for others who bought a later revision. ‎10-02-2020 Shop TECKIN Smart Plug 13A Smart Home, WiFi Plug That Work with Alexa (Echo and Echo Dot), Google Home and Samsung SmartThings, Wireless Remote Control Alexa Plugs, No Hub Required, 2.4Ghz Only (2 Pack). What Would Cause a Wall Outlet to Not Work?. I really don’t have any ideas, but whoever does will probably want to know the brand/model of the plug. It is a “Samsung SmartThings Power Outlet”. and set the 5gz network to the lowest output (25%) and reboot the router. That particular pocket socket is only spec’d to 12 A. UPDATE 2 - I tried to install another plug with the fresh app install. Any ideas? Customize an icon for this Smart Plug. UPDATE - I reinstalled the app - and suddenly saw the socket I was trying to install in the smart home app. 【Simple To Use】:Smart plugs that Compatible with Alexa and Google Home Assistant,remotely control your lights and devices from your phone wherever you have internet. Try a manual reset. (Odd that it this can actually happen if you can hear the relay moving), Your outlet is probably ok but the pins of your plug no longer make a successful contact with the internal grippers. when it tried to connect to the hub. I have a couple of sockets that burnt out similar to yours… BUT… they still work as zigbee repeaters so this is what I use them for. Now you can control the smart plug through Smart Life APP. Thanks for the help all. Thanks for the clarification, yes, that’s what I meant. Don’t know if it’s worth doing it. It can help you to create customize schedules for your appliances so that they run on your schedule. My smart plug stopped responding on Alexa. Remember also to disable smart setup on the home hub. Conversely the smart plugs that I seen do not work with a 5 GHz hiome wireless network. Cheers, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Please explain posts I have read about air gap and repair. I was convinced it was hardware related and that the air gap would do no good since it was still receiving commands…, Andy: https://community.bt.com/t5/Home-setup-Wi-Fi-network/Smart-plugs-and-Powerline500/m-p/1990295#M16946... on No matter what i tried (from googling) It wouldn't work, then i noticed the wemo app on my phone was showing the message "unknown ssid". Outside of this functionality in IFTT for on/off, change colour etc. Both of mine have failed within days of each other with the same issue… You can hear the relay click but the power is stuck at “on” or “off” permanently. One of my Smart Plugs as stopped working. Check that your device is within 30 ft (9 m) of your Amazon Smart Plug. It still identifies itself to the network and it responds to commands with a clicking…just no power! Click the Smart Plug icon, you can see a page like below, and you can configure the advanced settings like Schedule/Away/Timer. 7. But they would no longer work from the app or an automation. Are you asking how to open the plug? Into the bin with the plug! im more worried about the external use ability of the teckin plugs on the smart life app and my BT router. Somehow even though the connection timed out, it was still added. Daniel makes a very good point. There are plastic catches on the sides, slide something thin in at the centre of both sides to unclip it. Relay is replaceable with some effort and skills. On the bottom it says "CentralLite Systems, Inc. 3200-Sgb. Having waited for weeks for a replacement sensor in the past, I opened one of my sockets and squeezed the live and neutral grips to make them securely grab the plug pins. Thanks for the help all. Neither the iHome smart plug, the Wemo Mini, or any other smart plug that I have seen will work with my new Orbi because it does not have a separate 2.1 GHz Wireless Network. No air gap on a plug-in module. Mobile devices default to capitalizing the first letter of a word when typing in a field box. And then, connect the Smart Plug to your Wi-Fi network. Does anyone have any idea how to open these? The fuse is not blown. That’s where the 12A comes from. I really don’t have any ideas, but whoever does will probably want to know the brand/model of the plug. http://192.168.1.1/adv_index.htm. It is a spare so I really don’t remember what it was used for in total. A lamp and a 3D printer come to mind. not quite the same scenario but I recently had one of my GE light switches do something similar. My Jomarto smart plugs still show up and work fine. im not going to buy the teckins if I cannot get them to work on my router, any advice on what to do or not to do would be very helpful, ‎10-02-2020 Make sure you've entered the correct login username and password in the manufacturer's companion app. Teckin plug not responding on Amazon Alexa ... Teckin plug not responding on Amazon Alexa. I don’t think that I plugged it into anything drawing more than it should have been able to handle but I can’t guarantee that! Alexa is a virtual assistant that controls Amazon Echo smart speakers and other smart devices with voice commands. 9. A plug-in module is not exactly the same as a controlled outlet, although a lot of people assume it will be. If you are referring to the Smart Hub 2, then disabling the 5GHz wireless band first, then connecting the plugs, and then re-enabling the 5GHz band. Have run the “connect new device” wizard a dozen times with no joy Tried searching for the specific device with the same results. Make sure that your Alexa device and your Amazon Smart Plug are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Press and hold the button on the plug. Since doing this they will not connect in TuyaLan. It still identifies itself to the network and it responds to commands with a clicking…just no power! Here’s a quick video showing you how to connect your Teckin Smart Plug with the Smart Life app. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for TECKIN Smart Plug Mini WiFi Outlet Wireless Socket Compatible with Alexa, Echo,Google Home and IFTTT, WiFi Socket with Timer Function,No Hub Required, White (4 Pack) at Amazon.com. So it may well be worth trying to reset, but if it works, it will likely be for a different reason than why the reset worked on the GE switch. 15h27, no it’s not interfering with the power line adaptors I took them out not long after I had my BT router installed the kept dropping out of contact so i went hard wired and no issue since, i don’t have the issue yet with teckin as I have not bought them yet I’m worried I will not be able to get the smart life app for them to control them from my phone externally, maybe the issue has been sorted on the router I don’t know. Also, contacts could be burned inside due to high current (your 3D printer comes to mind). Even more strange was that when my wife tried to manually turn on the lights, it also clicked but would NOT turn on the lights then either. Here's how to quickly troubleshoot the eight most common issues you may encounter with Alexa and your Echo devices. Here we can turn it on or off. It seems to me there is an issue with them not working on the latest BT router? It’s not that they derated the plug, they just built it like NEC says. RightHand January 15, 2018, 5:58am #2. Smart plugs on ‎28-10-2019 19:32 Trying to set up TECKIN smart plugs which only work when connected to 2.4ghz so I’ve split my connection up and I’m definitely connected to 2.4ghz but they’re still not working and I’m running out of ideas. If it’s still under warranty, replace it. That particular pocket socket is only spec’d to 12 A. Name your smart plug. Visit Topic or reply to this email to respond. And that’s almost always a mechanical fault in the device itself, not a messaging issue like the GE switch can get. Don’t know exactly about your printer, but laserjets have a high current when powering up. ‎10-02-2020 Yes, how to open it, could you please share in photo? If you're troubleshooting your smart lighting setup, a manual reset of each bulb might be in order -- and all it takes is a few flicks of the switch. 15A x 80%=12A It also retained all the previous plugs I had. Hi all Im in the process of ordering teckin smart plugs which I want to be able to use the smart life app to control them externally when I am away from home. It will only work on 2.4g. I think a simple quick fix would be to go to. That is what was so odd with my switch. Smart bulbs acting up? IFTTT is both a website and a mobile app. Re: Smart Plug Connection Go to solution Hi sorry not been on, what I did was get rid of all the TP-Link wifi extenders, bought a set of Tenda Nova extenders, easiest I have ever used and everything set up easily and working for a couple of weeks no problems at all. 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