Smart rule for plug not working
New Roku plug, configured for my network and firmware upgraded. I created a simple rule: turn on x minutes before sunset (location set properly), shut off at a certain time. It is well past sunset a...
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I'd appreciate an actual answer to the question, because I have the same problem with a simple on at 4:29 / off at 9:29 schedule. Neither light (I have two "smart" plugs) comes on, and if I turn them on myself using the app, they don't go off on schedule.
Grr.
Does nobody actually READ these posts?
My phone of course is connected to the fastest wi-fi link, which is of course 5 ghz. Nothing in the instructions addresses this problem. Must I change my iPhone SE so that it's using the 2.4 ghz link in order to have my "rules" obeyed? At present I can only operate the "smart plugs" manually, turning them off and on individually. The time schedule is ignored. It's also ignored when I use On At Sunset.
I used to use X-10, which worked wonderfully well until LEDs came into our lives. Then as a patchwork I switched to plug-in timers, which worked pretty well except when I had to change the garage light, which meant trekking to the garage, climbing the stairs, and messing with the plug. This took about half an hour, and usually meant doing it all over again next day because I forgot to switch of the garage attic light.
Any chance of getting an actual answer here?
Thanks for the posts.
We would be more than happy to look further into the issue for you.
Can you please provide the information I have requested from the OP in my post above?
With more detailed information, I'll be able to pass it along to the appropriate Roku team to investigate.
Thanks,
DannyI just installed a couple new plugs and was able to set a rule. During install I realized the app does not always give pop up reminders. I was able to set them up with location and bluetooth turned on. Here were some quirks that came up...
I am able to use 5G on my phone even though plugs are on 2.4.
I had to change permission to access location always rather than just when using the app.
I set the rule but the app did not like the address so I had to use precise location. This required me to re-enter the same address.
Maybe use Google or Alexa to set the rule? The Roku Home gadgets work with both of those.
Would help if Google Home could find the device. Horrible product in general.
