Top Pick
Syantek
Remote Control Outlet Wireless Light Switch for Household Appliances
- Highlights
- 1 year warranty, Money-back guarantee, Remote control, 3 outlet, Indoor only
9.0
Performance score
010
Where to buy
- AmazonSee price
Pros
- No setup required; just plug in and the remote is immediately paired to the numbered outlets.
- Remote is responsive and works through walls, so you can control devices from another room.
- Each outlet is numbered to match its button on the remote, making it easy to control multiple devices independently.
- Outlets can still be toggled manually with a button on the plug if the remote isn't handy.
Cons
- The plug body is wide enough to block the adjacent outlet on a standard duplex receptacle, so you can only use one per wall plate.
- Two-prong cords can droop and partially pull out of the outlet, leaving prongs exposed.
- One person's remote battery compartment corroded badly after about three months of use.
- Plug-in outlets paired with a handheld remote that uses RF (radio frequency) signals instead of Wi-Fi. Because RF passes through walls and doors, you don't need line-of-sight or an internet connection to toggle things on and off.
- Each outlet takes up only one wall socket, so you're not losing extra plug space. The compact footprint matters if you're working with a crowded power strip or a two-outlet wall plate.
- Pairing is fully programmable: one remote can control all three outlets together, or you can assign each outlet to its own button. You can also sync additional remotes or outlets later, so the system grows with your setup.
- Particularly useful for lamps, holiday lights, or appliances plugged in behind furniture. As a non-toxic wifi kill switch, it lets you cut standby power to devices from across the room instead of crawling behind a couch.
- After a power outage, the outlets default to "off" rather than turning back on. That's a meaningful detail if you're using these to manage energy draw or don't want forgotten devices restarting on their own.
- Syantek's design philosophy is hardware-first and renter-friendly: no rewiring, no permanent installation, no app required for basic use (though SmartThings integration is available if you want it).
