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Energy Consumption
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HansD-NL
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Don't buy the UK plug version!Thanks to you, I've tapped the cart button again.
I'm not confident because I have aging eyesDon't buy the UK plug version!
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Easy to spot this bulky but great sturdy plug.I'm not confident because I have aging eyes
Yesterday the smart plug arrived, so I checked the Ultra's Energy consumption. As already mentioned, it was 5W.
It's a bit wonder how it keeps switching between 4W and 5W.
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Next up is the Amp Ultra
Is 5w an acceptable standby? Report back on the amp!Yesterday the smart plug arrived, so I checked the Ultra's Energy consumption. As already mentioned, it was 5W.
It's a bit wonder how it keeps switching between 4W and 5W.
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Next up is the Amp Ultra
YESSIR!
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You do know that there is a plugbank version of these switches with four outlets?It was also in the black friday sale
Can't wait until you find the charge guard (beta) function
Please don't tempt me any further
I wasn't aware of the Charge Guard feature, but I found it when searching within the Tapo app. Is this still not operational?
But Ultra is always been 5W, so it's pointless, isn't it?
In practice, it's essentially network standby, so it might be acceptable. Still, it would have been better if it were under 3W.
I have a two way plugbank plugged into the tapo with the Ultra and vibelink ampBut Ultra is always been 5W, so it's pointless, isn't it?
. I have it set to power off (charge guard) at 12watts (user defined) for 12 minutes (user defined) so when I put the Ultra into standby the amp follows and after 12 mins it switches the power off . 
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How do you switch it back on again?I have a two way plugbank plugged into the tapo with the Ultra and vibelink amp
I ask google home to 'turn on Ultra'
Right then. I'll do that too.I have a two way plugbank plugged into the tapo with the Ultra and vibelink amp
I need to buy two more Tapos for the Amp Ultra and Amp Pro..
Btw, do you use the Tapo app to switch the Ultra's power on? I'm thinking of leaving it to Alexa, but I don't always use voice control... Do you have this?
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I don't, but I use the tapo app on my phone sometimes, but usually just Google assistant ( I named the outlet Ultra)
Sorry
I am putting ideas in your head 
It's alright. I found three unused smart plugs when I rummaged through the wardrobe drawer.Sorry
Thanks for your kind advice
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Yup it was a daft question. I do the same with my smart plugs, or use the TP-Link appI ask google home to 'turn on Ultra'
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I've just realised that the Tapo app now supports Kasa smart plugs. I've been avoiding Tapo until now. Next time I need a smart plug I'll buy TapoI don't, but I use the tapo app on my phone sometimes, but usually just Google assistant ( I named the outlet Ultra)
Sorry
I have been using mine since April. I have had no issues at all. (I may have ordered another plugbank on black friday)
Certainly on the plug version there is the energy monitoring version or the non energy monitoring model which is slightly cheaper, but not so much fun..
Below is the energy usage for my Ultra / Vibelink for November.
I know its a bit sad.
Actually @slartibartfast it was you that put the idea in my head when you reported the power use for the Ultra, I had a look at power consumption meters and came across these plugs, so thanks to you
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I had a Kasa plug to turn on an electric blanket for 10 minutes then switch off. When the electric blanket stopped working it coincided with an old timer socket dying so the smart plug was transferred to the Christmas tree lightsI have been using mine since April. I have had no issues at all. (I may have ordered another plugbank on black friday)
Certainly on the plug version there is the energy monitoring version or the non energy monitoring model which is slightly cheaper, but not so much fun..
Below is the energy usage for my Ultra / Vibelink for November.
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I know its a bit sad.
Actually @slartibartfast it was you that put the idea in my head when you reported the power use for the Ultra, I had a look at power consumption meters and came across these plugs, so thanks to you
. The other two smart plugs are for the WiiM Amp/Subwoofer and lights but none of them measure power usage 
