Did you find the smart plugs reliable long-term? I've been debating them, but some reviews mention connectivity issues. Trying to avoid headaches down the line...
I've had smart plugs running for about two years now, and honestly they've been pretty solid overall. Yeah, occasionally one drops connection, but it's usually a quick fix—just unplugging it and plugging back in does the trick. I get the hesitation though...I was worried at first too, especially reading reviews. But in my experience, those little hiccups are rare enough that it hasn't felt like a headache. If you find a decent brand on sale, might be worth giving them a shot without breaking the bank.
"my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird"
- Haha, I feel this. Got a smart thermostat last year and now it judges me for turning up the heat...like, sorry I'm cold??
- Smart plugs have been chill though, minor hiccups aside. Totally worth the occasional "did I just reboot my lamp?" moment.
Haha, totally relatable. When I first started renovating my place, I went all-in on smart lighting thinking it'd be super convenient. Turns out, half the time I'm standing in the dark yelling at Alexa to turn the lights back on because I accidentally triggered some weird "movie mode" or something. But honestly, once you get past the initial awkwardness, it's pretty cool how intuitive everything becomes. I mean, my house now knows when I'm home and adjusts the lights accordingly—feels like magic sometimes.
Give it some time, you'll probably find yourself wondering how you ever lived without it. And hey, if your thermostat judges you, just remember you're the one paying the bills...so crank that heat guilt-free.
Haha, I feel this. When I first installed my smart thermostat, it kept switching to "eco mode" at the weirdest times. Took me a week of freezing mornings before I figured out the scheduling. Now it's pretty seamless though...hang in there, it gets better.
