
Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 347 reviews
3.5- Ease of use (109)
- Installation (25)
- Price (17)
- Google Home Compatibility (4)
- HomeKit Integration (3)
- App (27)
- Compatibility (26)
- Connectivity (26)
- Size (8)
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Switch is smart
Switch was easy to install with accompanying instructions. I made it work with Siri and Alexa. It schedules very easy and is accurate with on and off settings. Also you can just touch it to toggle on and off. I plan to buy more of these switches with confidence they will work as advertised.
Posted by JEC0
- Rated 2 out of 5 stars
It works manually.
But it never succeedes in connecting to the Wi-Fi. Even tried an extender to no avail. If you're wanting to use it for automation purposes, don't bother and select a higher quality manufacturer. And just as I was going to screen shot it failing for the 20th time it worked. I've even gotten Alexa working with it. Still don't recommend it but it is working.
Posted by highlandre
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Setting this up is like a circus w/o laughter
OK - So this switch (once it is properly set up) works perfectly. I have it hooked up to Alexa and it works flawlessly in one of my kids (that cant remember to turn off the light) room. Physical install is as simple as hard wiring any light switch. If you can screw wire nuts together, you can do this. The issue is when you have to set it up via the app. I have an iphone so this is only my experience from the lens of an ios user. The app is very primitive - it is clown like in nature - I will tell you what I did that finally worked. When you get into the app, its going to ask you to sign into your BBY Account - do it...I skipped this thinking it wouldnt matter and it wouldnt let me add my "home" as a location. Once signed in, that was one less issue. Next, it will ask you for permission to link your Apple Home/ Keychain - I scoffed at this as that is none of their business - I found out later that by NOT doing this, it simply will NOT find your device. I dont know why, it makes no sense, but the instant that I gave it permission, BAM it found the switch. Lastly, you need to make sure that your phone that you are using to set it up is on the same network (and, if you have a wireless mesh system with multiple points) you need to make sure that the phone and the switch are on 2.4Ghz and on the same access point. If you want to connect it to your Amazon echo you simply go into the app and search for insignia under skills - link the account (you will need to use the sign on you created in step one for your BBY Account) to Alexa and then you are ready to go! Hope this helps - The instructions are garbage - the app is garbage - the switch is great.
Posted by Thundr
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
works great but depth and software could be issue
Make sure to understand electrical wiring if you plan on installing yourself. Luckily I do but it still was a tad confusing as the unit needs to have power all the time so as to always be connected to internet. Once wired I had no problem with initial setup using android phone, insignia and google home apps - but make sure your phone is close to the unit when setting up. You have to sign-in using your best buy account info - which to me isnt to much of an issue since best buy already had that info. But after getting it all working I decided to rename the outlet which was easily done thru the insignia app but I had to refresh the google home app so it picked up the rename. Worked great for 2 weeks then it stopped working. Reset it, uninstalled/re-installed software - nothing worked. Was getting ready to take it back when it started working. Insignia had updated its software and caused issues that I guess got fixed. So from now on when I see an insignia app update I always check it to make sure it is working afterward. It worked flawlessly since this issue. I have it controlling the outside lights on our garage and its great to be able to turn the lights on remotely using my phone before we get home if out after dark. VERY IMPORTANT - these only work with single switches, not with 2, 3 etc. way. Also would caution that the unit is deep. I installed in a box with 3 other switches and due to all of the wiring I had to move a couple around to get enough clearance to screw in this switch and put cover back on. Definitely recommend especially since I got it on sale.
Posted by MSK1
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quality Product, Not Perfect
**WARNING: Your wall switch MUST have a NEUTRAL (typically white) line in order to use this product. There is NO way to bypass this requirement.** I have had this product installed approximately two months- Installation varies depending on your personal home, but it takes approximately 20-30 minutes for each physical install. The Insignia Connect app is lackluster at the moment, it may take multiple tries to achieve initial setup within the app. Integrating to third party voice control (I personally use Google Home) can be tricky at first. I highly recommend being "tech savvy" and having basic electrician skills or having a friend who can help if you purchase this product. The product connection has been reliable, the switch does not show any wear and tear. Once setup has been completed, voice control is simple. You are able to set timers and also control the switches remotely using the app. Overall, I have enjoyed this product and would recommend it to a friend.
Posted by Jory