D-Link DSP-W215 Smart Plug Review

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The D-Link DSP-W215 smart plug is part of the mydlink Home range.  It plugs into a wall outlet and has a pass through socket on the front.  Below that is an on/off switch and on the side is a WPS button used during the setup process.

As with other mydlink Home products setup takes place using the mydlink Home app; Open the app, scan the included QR code and follow the on screen instructions and you’ll be up and running in a few minutes.

The app allows you to control the DSP-W215 smartplug using your mobile, turning it on/off and monitoring both power usage and temperature.  A nice feature relating to the thermal monitoring is ‘thermal protection’ which automatically shut off power when it hits a present limit (that you can adjust).

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Using the schedule section on the app the plug can be setup like a traditional timer plug, coming on and switching off at set times, usefully this doesn’t have to be the same time each day, so you could set this to come on at 6 one day, 8 the next, to give the impression someone is home.

Where this differs is that the plug can work in conjunction with other mydlink Home products, such as the DCH-S150 Motion Sensor.

Using the app rules can be setup, for example if motion is detected turn the plug on or off.  Unfortunately at the time of review you’re limited to only using the mydlink Home app and rules, you can’t use services such as IFTTT which would open up the D-Link range to a huge number of options.

As with other products in the range it’s potential is limited by the lack of IFTTT support.  However, this is a well built, simple to use, smart plug and if you just want a basic setup it’ll do the job.

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