Setting up the Minoston Smart Plug was pretty straight forward. The Z-Wave pairing worked seamlessly with my old Vera hub—no complicated steps. Within minutes, the plug was recognized, connected, and ready to use. I especially appreciated the built-in repeater feature, which not only expanded my Z-Wave network coverage but also added reliability to my smart home setup. Overall, the installation was straightforward, the instructions were clear, and the performance has been good. Read more
This z-wave plug is exactly what I needed to expand my smart home network! It paired seamlessly with hubitat and was up and running in minutes. The connection is stable, the response time is fast, and I love that it also acts as a repeater to boost my Z-Wave network—super useful for larger spaces. The compact design is a huge plus—it doesn’t block the other outlet, which is a common issue with bulkier smart plugs. I’ve tested it with several devices (lights, a fan, and even a coffee maker), and it handles them all perfectly. If you're building or expanding a Z-Wave smart home setup, this little plug is a powerhouse. Great value, solid performance, and definitely a must-have! Read more
They work great with the hub and control system that I use for Z-Wave. Read more
I have many of these devices. Setup amazingly easy in Smart things btw. Some handle power brownouts and surges fine, some need pulled/plugged to get them going again, and I’ve had at least one completely fail (pushbutton) non responsive. Read more
This Minostan mini-plug is well priced. It was easy to add to my Hubitat Z-Wave system and integrate with my Alexa voice assistant. Unlike some devices I've used, the plug did not have to be close to my Z-Wave hub when first added to the Z-Wave network. The plug has a nice, compact size. When plugged into one outlet of a standard Decora duplex receptacle, the Minoston mini-plug did not block the second outlet, leaving that outlet open to power any device that uses a standard size 2 prong or 3 prong plug. This is not the case with quite a few Wi-Fi and Z-Wave mini-plugs from other companies. If you plug one of their smart plugs into one outlet of a duplex receptacle pair, the device partially covers the second outlet - and it can't be used. Minoston seems to have paid more attention than their competitors to these and other ease of use details. When these details are ignored, adding and using smart home tech in a real world house can give one the proverbial "royal pain". Good job, Minoston! Read more
Failed after a year. Lost connection and will no longer connect. Read more
I purchased two different models of this product: the MP21Z and the MP21ZP. Model MP21Z: This is a fairly straightforward plug. You can put it into pairing mode per the included instructions - but it also goes into pairing mode the first time it's plugged in. So put your gateway into pairing mode, plug in the plug, and away you go. I'm using Home Assistant supervisor-2021.09.0, core-2021.9.6, deployed via OVA on an ESXi host with a z-wave dongle connected via USB passthrough, and it saw this plug immediately without any problems. Be mindful that this plug is only rated for 10 amps, and this model does NOT report power usage. This model is also not a dimmer. It does on/off only. I'm using it to control some low-wattage lamp bulbs, so it's perfect for those needs. Model MP21ZP: My experience with this model was much the same as the MP21Z. It goes into pairing mode as soon as it's plugged in, and Home Assistant found it immediately. I will say that, while on/off functionality worked immediately, I had to re-interview the device after initial pairing in order for HA to see all the attributes. The MP21ZP does not appear to be in the Z-Wave JS database as such, so some attributes give it trouble. BUT, the reporting that comes out of this plug is pretty detailed. I'm using this plug for the plant lights in my laundry room, and I'm very interested in seeing usage which is why I bought this plug. I've included a screenshot from Home Assistant of the MP21ZP and all its entities. It's impressive, and I'll continue to get these plugs to use in my home. Read more
For Minoston Outlet 800 series I bought this primarily to act as a repeater and extend the range of the Z-wave devices in my home. It does indeed function in that regard, and the leak detector in my basement no longer disconnects. That it also functions as a smart outlet that integrates with SmartThings is a bonus. Read more
