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Powertech 4 Way Smart Wi-Fi Powerboard with 2 USB $33.90 or $27.12 ea. with Purchase of 2 or More @ Jaycar (in-Store/C&C Only)

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Powertech 4 Way Smart Wi-Fi Powerboard with 2 USB $33.90 or $27.12 ea. with Purchase of 2 or More @ Jaycar (in-Store/C&C Only)
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ross on 07/08/2023 - 14:31 jaycar.co.nz (847 clicks)
Last edited 07/08/2023 - 22:02 by 1 other user

Seems like a good deal for a smart powerboard. Even a better deal if you purchase 2 or more with their on going Power Savings sale (additional 20% off if you buy 2 or more). Only available for C&C online orders or in-store purchases. Stocks seems to be pretty limited so get in while it lasts.

Some stores that I can see in their websites that have them in stock are new lynn, silverdale, papanui and christchurch.

They might be available on their resellers as well but not sure if you can get the extra 20% off 2 or more purchase.

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  • pdevonporf on 07/08/2023 - 14:55
    +3

    Doesn't seem to give much information on what the plug does but if it's anything like the eSmart Ape Smart Wi-Fi 3 Outlet Surge Protector Powerboard the same as the warehouse one I brought on clearance for $20 which also didn't give much information and I regret not buying two of them. You can control each plug and USB hub with schedules and timers. Also uses the same app.

    Mighty ape sells the same board under different name, SmartVU Home: Smart 4-Way Power Board and gives more information. It says all outlets are controllable by timers and schedules and I presume the hub is treated as one controllable.

    • Toddy47 on 07/08/2023 - 17:15

      The picture of the box indicates each outlet is individually controllable

  • Huntakillaz on 07/08/2023 - 15:48

    Fyi this most probably uses WiFi b/g/n.

    I have one like this from bunnings, and unless my phone/router uses the 2.4ghz band (by default it connects to 5ghz) the app can't connect to it.
    It's pretty lame. So if your buying it do you research first

    I have older version of this
    https://www.bunnings.co.nz/arlec-grid-connect-smart-4-outlet…

    • Databitz on 07/08/2023 - 16:01

      Almost all smart home wifi equipment only operates on 2.4ghz.
      I've had to turn off 5ghz for some to get them pair initially but after that, enabling both 2.4 & 5ghz on the same SSID seems to work. Your mileage may vary depending on the wifi/router etc I guess.
      Once they are paired to your access point, control (access from other devices) is over the IP so the wifi band should not matter.

      • Everettpsycho on 07/08/2023 - 16:04

        This is why I ended up going back to an Asus router. I knew I could make a separate ssid for my smart home kit on 2.4ghz and the devices we use a lot (phones and laptops) are on their own dedicate 5ghz ssid. On my old mesh I had to put it in a special smart home mode that shut off the 5ghz for a set period so you could set things up before it would turn itself back on

        • ace310 on 07/08/2023 - 16:17
          +1

          Yup. Asus is great for smart home devices. I have dedicated 2.4ghz ssid for all those devices. And keep a separate 2.4/5ghz network for all other devices. My old orbi was having trouble sometimes when connecting a new device to the network.

          Asus has so much better customization, QoS and protection that can't think of moving to anything else.

          • kiwical on 07/08/2023 - 18:42

            @ace310: Yes, Orbi is so backwards on this. It's so frustrating and the internet is awash with people moaning about it. Fantastic router, EXCEPT you can't turn off 5 and force it to 2.4 so these types of devices can be found. The best you can do is turn the power of 5 down to 20% and hope like hell that is enough for your device or phone to only catch the 2.4 signal.

      • pdevonporf on 07/08/2023 - 16:37

        Yes turn 5ghz off or move away from the router works as well.

    • pdevonporf on 07/08/2023 - 16:47

      The reason cameras plugs and switches use the 2.4 GHz longer wavelength is because it goes through solid objects and covers a larger area, so it is still necessary, but of course the downside is that in town you have more interference from this wavelength.

  • Databitz on 07/08/2023 - 16:04

    Seems to be a Tuya device (uses Smart Life)

  • boland on 07/08/2023 - 18:44
    +1

    It looks like they are Tuya based, which means you may be able to use Tuya Cloudcutter to cut them from the cloud and e.g. flash ESPHome (LibreTiny) to make them local only. Not the easiest thing to do but I've done it on all my Tuya devices and therefore no longer reliant on the Chinese Tuya cloud.

    • Alex on 07/08/2023 - 23:42

      It's not always that straightforward. Tuya patched the vulnerability mid last year, and it only works with ESP8266 (and maybe ESP32?) devices. A lot of Tuya devices now use a different chip that doesn't work with Tasmota even when flashing over a serial connection.
      For recent Tuya devices, I use LocalTuya with HomeAssistant, which gives me local control, albeit with the stock firmware.

  • amcheapdude on 08/08/2023 - 09:01

    dang, out of stock online already :(

  • Nitty-Gritty on 08/08/2023 - 09:59

    New Lynn out of stock. Staffer reckons it's out everywhere. If this was a loss leader to get people into stores it backfires, wasting time and showing their stock system can't be trusted.

  • CheapAzChips on 08/08/2023 - 13:03

    Still seem to be some at the Silverdale store

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