Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart Plug - White
- Key Specs
- Amperage: 15 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- General
- Product Name: Wi-Fi Smart Plug
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-SP1X7
- Power
- Amperage: 15 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
- Outlet Type: Single
- NEMA Configuration: Not Applicable
- Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.75 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 3 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 600603205323
- Insignia Connect app: Control, monitor and schedule your indoor electronics using your smartphone. Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Control the power: Your Wi-Fi Smart Plug can be used to control the power of most lights, fans, portable heaters, coffee makers and home audio systems.
- Use your voice control: Pair with the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa and turn your lights, your appliances, or a whole room on or off with the power of your voice.
- Access anywhere: Stay connected, no matter where you are. Control, monitor and schedule your Wi-Fi Smart Plug from anywhere using the Insignia Connect app.
- Easy to use and install: Connect your mobile device to a Wi-Fi network, download and open the free Insignia Connect app, and plug the Smart Plug into an outlet. Can be used in a 2 prong outlet, by using a 3 prong to 2 prong grounding adapter.
- Compatible with Android, iOS: The free Insignia Connect app lets you run them from any Android ( 6.0.1 and higher ) or iOS ( iOS 10 and higher ) smartphone.
Whats Included
- Insignia Wi-Fi Smart Plug
- Owner's manual
Q: Does it work with google home? Does it need a smart hub to work with google home ?
A: With great difficulty, it sort of works with Google Home. You can use the Insignia Connect App to get one plug to work. However, good luck getting more than that to register with Google Home... or even with Insignia for that matter. Even with just one plug, plan on a 2 hour set up. The trick seems to be install, see that it isn't working, reset, install, see that it isn't working... repeat until you want to scream and then, as if it can sense your frustration, it might work. Once it does work, however, it works forever. Just don't ever go into the Insignia app again or download an update ever.
A: My two devices were working fine until yesterday night. I couldn’t login at all. It kept looping back to the login page over and over again after I had inputted the correct login and password. I was set to return both plugs and gave it a try today again. Voila, it works fine again. It seems it’s their app issue and not the devices. Since so many people have been complaining about it, you would think they would have it fixed by now. What a shame….
Q: Does this work with Amazon Alexa?
A: Hello! We are working on updating the Insignia Connect platform to enable connectivity with multiple platforms. Stay tuned for updates via the app. and Bestbuy.com product page.Daniel T. - Insignia Support
Q: Will this work with sasung hub r2?
A: yes, it is supposed to — however, the current iOS 11 for an iPhone will not connect until they ( Best Buy) updates its insignia connect app to work with OS 11 (to date: 11/2/17). I'm still waiting to connect 3 smart plugs! Hopefully they will update it soon!
A: I have plugged my into a surge protector, I use it as a timer for the lights in a salt water tank. zero issues.
A: I really can’t answer it because I am having the same problem. This advices is kind difficult to install and to get running. I am disappointed with it. I don’t think I am going to depend on it to get my appliances and lights to work. Besides the customers service from Best Buy doesn’t make any effort to know the product so they can answer any question about it. Anyway, I can’t return what I purchased so I am going to sale it and I am not going to bother with it anymore. Best luck to everyone.
A: All four of mine stopped communicating with the app. Tech Support told me it's a known problem
A: I have found that the smart devices work better on the 3G portion of the router - as it has a stronger signal. The 5G is good for movies, streaming videos and some games, but your smart home tech works just fine at the slower speed with no noticeable difference in it's performance. So save your 5G for your movies/videos and games. Put all your smart home devices to the 3G and it should all connect better. They made the devices from so many different manufacturers that they went with the 3G platform as a basis as it is more widely available. If you have one device that only works on that 3G, then you cannot connect it to the 5G, thus you will either have to have 2 smart home networks (a 3G one and a 5G one) and have to remember which device is on which network or go to the 3G to connect it all together. The only way to make sure all your devices are compatible is to use the more stable 3G platform. What they don't tell you when they sell you the 5G is that now you have to upgrade (ie replace) any and all devices that were never made with the 5G platform in mind.
