This is a rather unique device. I was looking for a way to turn something on WITHOUT using wi-fi. I knew it needed to be Bluetooth, but I couldn't find anything on the market that allowed me to plug something (like my router) into it. Then I came across this unit by GE. Installation is a little tricky (more on that in a bit) but once you get it up and running it works wonderfully. I now have my router plugged into this device and it uses a schedule to automatically turn my router on/off. I can also control the router via an app. All without using any wi-fi.

Installation is fairly straight forward, as long as you plug the device DIRECTLY into your wall outlet, and you don't use an extension cord of any kind. How it knows if you're using an extension cord I do not know. I only know that when I originally bought the unit I plugged it into an extension cord and it would not connect properly with the app. I tried all day with the same results. I was, infact, going to return the unit. Then as a last resort I plugged the unit directly into the wall outlet, and it immediately connected. Since they both supply the same 120 volts I do not know how it knows if you're using the extension cord outlet from a wall outlet, but it does, and using this directly from a wall outlet seems the only way the unit will work correctly. Once you learn that trick you will be golden and the device will work correctly. I highly recommend this Bluetooth switch from GE. It's rather uniue but works great.

I use this Bluetooth device to control power to my cable modem. Wifi devices can control cable modem power shut downs but then are unable to power them back up because the cable modem turns off internet connectivity. I've tried a digital timer which does work on a schedule but not ad hoc. This Bluetooth controller is beautiful and allows control of my cable modem power even when internet is down. This saves me from walking two flights of stairs to cycle power. Even though Bluetooth, it works through two flights of house. I'm technically within spec of 33ft but the floors walls were a concern of mine. I don't recall reading it was Bt 5.0 but performs like it is. I highly recommend. I'd use in other situations if I didn't already have wifi devices. If I was starting again, I'd buy these. Wifi can be finicky.

These GE Bluetooth smart switch plug-ins work well and I love the ability to schedule events. I turn light on in the living room at 5pm every night, it makes the house warmer. The App is great, besides for the 3-5 sec delay each time you unlock your phone when the app re-connects for 3-5 seconds. They need to allow commands (on/off) to be input immediately, and have the APP executed them when it finally connects 3-5 seconds later. The app does work well with two phones! (iPhone6+ and 6s+).

Unit works well once you have it installed. The software you have to download to use this product leaves a lot to be desired and software updates to the bluetooth switch requires a lot of steps. Still better than going with all wifi controlled system . Programing schedules are very crude but do work with every time. Compared to the price of a wifi switch this is a bargain.I'm in the process of converting all my wifi switches to bluetooth. The big expense is that you have to buy a wifi controller at 100.00 so that you can turn the devices on and off from outside the house. There customer service is email only but they do get back to you quickly. The nice part about a bluetooth switch is that you can loose or have weak wifi in the house and the switch will still work since the program is in the switch. Would recommend this device if you have time available to set it up, its not a plug and play device.

Works great. My dimmable switch stopped working, but this one is working fine. I do wish it had a cable for the plug so that it would be more flexible in terms of where and how I plug it in. It MUST be on the top outlet. I actually only have one outlet in my room, so everything must go on a power strip, so this means I can ONLY use one of these smart switches. I had to buy the outdoor switch to add a second one.

The AviOn app is good, though it does take a moment for the connection to be made. I have another smart bluetooth device (the switchmate) and that app has no lag when I switch back to it, although the avi-on app does.