DSI Outlet Wireless Remote Wall Outlets, 3 Outlets with 1 Remote
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of DSI Outlet Wireless Remote Wall Outlets, 3 Outlets with 1 Remote
Customer Review: Worked as described
Summary: 4 Stars
Product worked as described. I read some reviews stating it's lack of range. I didn't find this to be a problem at all. It works just fine as is. The range I needed is about 15-20 feet so I haven't had a change to tests how far it would go.
The only down size is that the adapter (socket) covers up both wall outlets. I have another light switch by GE that doesn't cover up both. However, this is a good value since you get 3 socket/outlet adapters for the price of about one of the GE brand. Overall, good buy.
UPDATE: Well, I guess the range issue is true. One of the receiver's range went down... WAY down. The remote literally has to be about 1-2 feet away for it to work. The other 2 receivers seem ok... so far.
Customer Review: Regarding Range
Summary: 4 Stars
Some reviews complain about a lack of range or having to point the remote at the receiver for it to work... at first I noticed the same thing until I figured out what was happening. If you press the button quickly, the light on the remote will light up, but nothing happens on the receiver side (most likely either remote is not sending the signal or the signal is not sent for a long enough duration for the receiver to pick it up). However, if you press and hold the button for a short period of time, it seems to work flawlessly. I've tried it through walls, outside from a reasonable distance, etc and so long as I pressed the button for longer than just tapping (e.g. press for a half second or so) I had no issues.Customer Review: Works great, big though!
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the DSI EZ Outlet Remote based on the reviews and have not been disappointed. You get three wall units and the remote control and they are very easy to set up. Basically, plug the units into your outlets, plug your lights or small appliances into the units and turn them on. The wall units are each numbered and correspond to the numbered buttons on the remote. You can also turn the units on/off manually. One thing that did surprise me was the size of the wall units - they are approximately 5" x 2 6/8" x 2 3/4" - and they don't leave much room to enable you to plug something else into the bottom of the wall outlet. You might want to take that into consideration before you buy this product.Customer Review: Specacular range...
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazing.
I live in a ~2500 square foot loft with ceiling outlets, so it's needless to say that i was relieved to find a product like this one.
So far, the range of the wireless remote is quite impressive-- 30 feet away through a wall (these are rf as opposed to infa red, so line-of-sight isn't required) is no problem.
I was initially put off by the reviews mentioning having to walk right up to the outlets, but being stubborn took a gamble on them. Not sure what the case is in these other reviewers-- the outlets work great, even from far distances/through walls. perhaps they were running into radio interference of some sort?
Regardless, i'm quite pleased.
Customer Review: Very Convenient
Summary: 5 Stars
This product was so easy to set up and use. It works exactly the way I need it to, and there hasn't been any part of it that has made me regret buying it. I've had it for over a year now, and I haven't even had to change the battery in the remote yet, and I use this thing every day over and over again. Now if you are trying to get something professional, than this probably isn't the way to go. I use it in my bedroom. Only for the reason that the remote is made of cheap plastic, but the plastic is sturdy, and while your using it, you don't notice anything about it feeling cheap. Overall, this is a great product, I would buy it 100 times, and it just makes life easier.