VeSync Reviews

by Nktlynn

I absolutely LOVED VeSync... until today. The new update took away one of the best features: being able to set the scale to zero through VeSync . The new layout isn’t as user friendly and I don’t like that when you search for a food you’re weighing, you have to type in the whole name of what it is and then hit “search,” whereas before, you could start typing something and it would have a “predictive” drop down list of things you could be searching for. I also noticed that if you accidentally put your information into the wrong meal (i.e. you’re having a snack and forget to select “snack”), you aren’t able to just simply change it— you have to delete what you logged and then redo it all. This update was supposed to “fix” bugs, but I feel that it only created several more problems.

by Birddmann

I use VeSync for controlling my Levoit 300S humidifiers. Unfortunately, the most recent update of VeSync (which I use on my iPhone) is buggy and unresponsive. I use the humidifiers exclusively on manual, but the new version of VeSync now reverts the humidifiers to Auto whenever I turn the humidifiers back on. The previous version of VeSync retained my desired setting. Also, when setting a timer VeSync repeatedly gives a “timed out “ error. It takes several attempts to set the timer. I regret updating VeSync — the previous version wasn’t perfect, but it generally behaved itself. I hope the developers will fix these problems ASAP and release a version of VeSync that works consistently.

by Blind_access

I’m writing this review in complete frustration!!! I have a Cosori smart oven and Etekcity food scale. I’ve been pleased with the products, and app was terrific for quite awhile, but the accessibility for blind consumers is going backwards. The accessibility used to be top notch and well integrated.
As a blind individual, it’s refreshing when you can setup products and use right out of the box… no assistance needed. That’s thoughtful and inclusive design at work.
My internet recently went offline and many things had to be setup again. Scale had no issues with setup, but the Weighing area has unlabeled links and buttons in most recent app update. It helps when voice over tells me I’ve chosen ounces, grams, etc. Scale is usable, but now tasks take more time and effort.
Reconnecting Cosori smart oven was a nightmare… something that should’ve been quick and easy. Voice over isn’t reading the list of WiFi options to connect with, only after voice over is turned off/on. Entering longer passwords is a chore, because screen and connection process times out before you can finish. Finally completed after copying and pasting password.
I appreciate how often VeSync is updated, but PLEASE test accessibility before releasing. Also consider your blind consumers when you change the placement of options in app. The search can be time consuming when you memorize app, only to have developer constantly move features and functions. Not fun times!!!

by JLuVSpeLL

One thing I do not like is that there is absolutely no way to remove a meal plan. I have tried every which way to do it. The only thing i can do is remove it from my food log daily. But I cannot turn it off completely. I have emailed the company looking for assistance in getting it turned off, but have not gotten any response from them. I have deleted the device and re added it hoping it would give it a clean slate but even that doesn’t work. I also removed VeSync itself and re added. Still no luck. It’s extremely frustrating because the meal plan changes all my caloric and percentage goals. I want it gone! Maybe someone will read this review and reach out to me and help me get rid of it

by Eyebix

Sends all of your physical data to Apple Health and other apps if you choose. Keeps you honest about your weight progress. Gained a little? It’s gonna rat on you so watch that weight, plumpy. I usually stay within five or six pounds of maintenance now where as before I started using this thing my weight would easily bounce up 15 pounds inside six weeks. Yep, I do like lazy eating but my jeans don’t. VeSync shows your body fat percentage, body water, bone density, your metabolic age (I’m just 2 years younger metabolically. Wanna get so I’m 10 years younger but I don’t wanna give up beer so...) Anyway, I do recommend using it. Make sure Bluetooth is on in your phone and scale. Good luck with everything.

by Sackmaster45

This product is just about perfect except for the fact that it can only use 2.4 GHz wifi. Most wifi is 5GHz so you will have to get creative in order to set this up on your home wifi. I had to log into my home router (Comcast) and set up the 2.4GHz network so that my this app plugs could have something to work on. You’ll then have to set up your smart device controller (Alexa, Google voice, etc) to be on that same network. Once it’s all set up, the plugs work great. But if you aren’t familiar with configuring the admin settings on your home router through its private network, this could be a pain to set up.

by Usmud

I'm loving my new air purifier and VeSync helps wonders when it comes to me needing to change the settings on it. I had some minor difficulties setting it up as my 2.4 wifi kept “going out of range” but I got it to work eventually. My only issue I have with VeSync right now is the display button. If my display on the air purifier is turned off (either manual or through app) + VeSync also says it's off and I decide to choose a different fan speed, the air purifier display turns back on, but shows in VeSync the display still being turned off. So I have to press the display twice on VeSync to turn the display on the purifier back off. Once to get out of the no display/turn on display, and then another time to turn the display off again.

by JoelV21

My son and daughter have asthma making this purchase after using other name brands has definitely sold me on the company. You can smell the difference in air upon walking into their room and their coughing has drastically gone down while they are in the room or sleeping. I no longer wake up in middle of night to check on them due to extensive coughing. I will be making more purchases to cover my entire home since this brand is great and cost less then most imitations out there. If you care about your kids, home, and air quality this product is a MUST! Also you can control it via an app and connects with Alexa. So freaking cool. Thanks get yourself one, you won’t regret it.

by GabySensation88

The air quality of my bedroom has never been cleaner or better. Even with my air conditioning unit in my window I always worry that the recycled air that I am constantly breathing is going to affect my sinuses. I used to suffer from sinus infections and would have lots of stuffiness due to it. Once I put the air purifier unit in, I get a better nights sleep and have noticed better breathing when I am in my bedroom. VeSync is great and gives me most control over the unit, no matter where I am. It works smoothly with my Alexa enabled devices and wifi to keep the air in my room fresh. I also find that I have less dust accumulation in the areas where I clean daily due to having carpet.

by PuppyLoverCA

I bought one 4-pack, plugged in all the lamps I thought I’d want Alexa to handle.... then because of their ease and how they work so flawlessly, I just had to buy another 4-pack and automate four more things round the house! We have set up all sorts of routines with these and Alexa (e.g., “Alexa, I need a drink” and the lamp by the downstairs mini fridge will turn on), and the setup was easy and flawless. Response time from controlling the outlet with iPhone or iPad is virtually instant, like a light switch. Each outlet can be set up with an individual on/off schedule and you can set it so that the outlet turns off if the wattage use reaches a certain level you choose. Fantastic!

by Wha Nah

I’ve been using this product along side VeSync for a little over 6 months now. I’ve yet to run into any major problems yet. I connected VeSync to my Alexa and use it daily. The setup was pretty smooth once I read the directions and got the first plug hooked up/connected, after that the rest of the plugs were a breeze and setting up VeSync was easy peasy. Love being able to have my lights turn on at the same time as my wake up alarm, along with many of the the other features it offers!! I’d probably add it to one my favorite purchases to be honest. Both my roommates were so impressed that they too bought their own. Thank you!

by Tracos@22

Just purchased. First easy setup. Design is really good. Love the ability to connect to smart device google or Alexa this was a plus.

VeSync is really good. Clean setup. Easy to use. It monitors the filter and air quality and super easy to understand. Plus. I’m a person that likes things to be simple. So they have the ability to order filter right from VeSync and it’s for the exact air filter I have. They understand customer experience. Lastly the most important part of buying this filter, it works. I have a bad list of allergies. This unit is in my bedroom and within an hour my nasal passages were less stuffy. Add to this my wife noticed I snored less during the evening.

Do I endorse products often, no. This one, yes. I would highly recommend purchasing this air filter.

by 90BZBuggy

Had some issues connecting the unit to my WiFi.......but I know that’s a Google Wifi issue! Since this only jumps on a 2.4gig network it’s hard to know if it Jumped on the right network since my phone defaults to 5.0 gig. Google names both dual networks the same name so you can only hope that the unit you are trying to connect to your network attempts to jump on the right freq. Anyway after a few frustrating attempts and network restarts it sorted itself out and it all got dialed in! Now I’m enjoying fresh air in my home. As a health care worker I highly recommend HEPA filters be used in all HVAC and purifiers......especially since we are dealing with a pandemic.

by 711 Aura Ave

When my husband said he wanted to buy an air purifier I thought he was kidding. As I looked into his idea I realized that, yes it was a good idea. I am so happy we bought this one. I have it set up to interact with my google Ai. It was so easy to set up and having it connected through my Google makes it so easy to use! I normally have it set on auto, and I am astonished at the times when it turns on by itself. Using VeSync is also easy to use. I run it every single day when I return from working in the hospital. I like that extra level of decontamination which the air purifier provides. When I hear of people having sick family members in their home I immediately tell them that they should get an air purifier to reduce cross contamination in the family. I highly recommend this one.

by Granx2

I started using VeSync during a free trial period. Nearing the end of the trial I contemplated not paying for the subscription. As I got closer to the end of the trial, my mindset changed and I incorporated the cost of the subscription into my grocery bill. VeSync is as necessary for me as my food is. I love being able to log my meals separately and make adjustments if I add something or don’t eat something that I intended to. I can set my daily goals for fat, carbs and protein. I can adjust the percentages at any time based on my weight loss to determine what foods are better for me to meet my goals.

by Puffball/

The set up is a breeze as long as your connecting to the 2.4 band .. if your having trouble it’s no doubt not being connected to the 2.4 band, as VeSync will tell you, u Jess other Wifi issues are present. After connected you can set a schedule, different days, different times, or you can also set up for “away” which itself then runs random times/outlets! I had only in home outlets and this year picked up their waterproof outside outlet which sets up the same and is controlled just like the in home outlets. On either you can go in app wherever you may be and execute whatever you may want in/out of schedule .. what more could you want. I’ve had the outlets working for 2 years so far. Once had 1 go bad with customer service sending out a replacement. And customer service is awesome as well. I’m sold on the system.

by Mcsholdings

I rarely write reviews but I felt this one needed to review immediately. I bought a LeVoit Humidifier and I have to say I was extremely impressed with the ease of installing VeSync and connecting the device as well as connecting it to my smart home. I have to admit our home is one of the most advanced technology homes I’ve seen. Many of the devices plugs lights thermostats security cameras door locksI’ll work on our network. With that said I have to say out of the 35 to 40 devices on the network this was by far the easiest and quickest I’ve ever installed by at least five to ten times quicker. It even connected to Alexa without me having to go thru a bunch of hoops, it literally did it itself after asking me. In addition I just went through VeSync and it’s very clear with lots of features. What I found even more impressive is the connection to Alexa allowed me to change the name and now Alexa can do many if not all of the features available on this humidifier. To me that is just outstanding and I’m extremely impressed with VeSync and the product itself. Hats off toLeVoit And the team will put VeSync together.

by Waank1

For most of import stuff like this, the instluctions or the tech support is “Understanding is berry difficult for me”.... Not this one! The instructions were clear and accurate. VeSync is awesome! Allows access to tons of functions, and connects to Alexa seamlessly. Just enable the this app skill and you are all set. If you choose to do so, it will even send you a text when the tank is empty. I keep mine set to 50, and have to fill it about once every 3 days. I just use it in one bedroom about 400 ft2 and it maintains whatever level I set it at.

I would recommend this item

by Sdog4127

Love being able to track costs per day/week/month and year. This is an extremely useful bonus tool that these outlets come with. Programming and geo-fencing are great too. Would absolutely love it if EtekCity would offer a wireless switch relay module so I could wire up extra lights or control the ceiling fan and light with a remote switch not having to run an extra circuit. This is the future of home remodeling and upgrades...PLEASE CONSIDER OFFERING THIS IN THE FUTURE! Many other platforms offer/support these devices but I would love being able to control from one app - the this app app works fantastic. Currently I have 12 wireless outlets and two switches installed from EtekCity, and will buy more when i can think of more lights and appliances i want to control, or simply just to monitor energy consumption. They work flawlessly and are extremely well priced. I actually expected to have some intermittent problems because of the low/fair price. I have been pleasantly impressed- THANK YOU!

by NinaJP

Actually the only complaint I have is that the directions on how to use the Tracker could be organized better and written more clearly. I am wondering if I pop out the Tracker from the wrist band and leave it in my pocket, would it still work?

I also doesn’t automatically pick up every step I take but rather updates the steps I’ve taken periodically so at first I thought it was broken but then when I checked back later, it had updated.
Otherwise it works great, tells you steps you’ve taken, how many hours of deep and light sleep you’ve done per night. I’m not sure about activities yet as I haven’t had it long enough. I would buy again, or as a gift and highly recommend.

by Mauriciod01

VeSync works just great but my only concern is that when I purchased the purifier (8 months ago) VeSync let me change between different speeds, from a range of 0-10. After a software update I ran a few days ago I am now stuck with just 3 presets. It would be good to have the old settings because it were much more customizable specially because at level 3 the fan noise is much more pleasant.

by Camel City Road Warror

The older version allowed the selection of longitude and latitude so you could turn lights on/off either before or after sunset. Other company companies let you select the number of minutes before/after sunset.

Other than that, VeSync is easy to use and makes our home safer by having the lights turn on and off even if we are not at home.

by NPmarketing

I love the this app outlets. I have them for lights in my basement, the shed, the coffee maker, the attic, and the kids night light, the living room lights and a few more.
Things they won’t work on... a fan, I found that a decent size fan I guess pulls too much power and it doesn’t work.
You can tell Alexa to turn on and off devices... but it doesn’t work so well with groups of devices. Also you can NOT tell Alexa to turn on coffee maker tomorrow at 6am, it has to be down in VeSync .
Love the products, the improvements and will buy more.

by JimH65

My daughter gave 2 outlets to us for Christmas year before last. We have had ongoing issues with them. We were initially able to get VeSync set up on 2 phones. Following a power outage we were unable to get both reconnected. First one phone would work, then then other but not both together. After much effort, we have gotten everything working. Now stop sending me emails every day. After using for a while these products have been much more stable and predictable

by PTK2018

VeSync could be better, but it could also be worse, therefore I can’t really complain. I can very easily control individual outlets or other smart this app smart devices or I can create groups and control the groups such as an entire room with one press of a button. Paired with Alexa or Google Nest, this is made even better because of the easy and convenience of using my voice to control my devices! I highly recommend VeSync and the this app outlets and other devices!

by Gspot1724

I do most of the cooking in my house and love trying new things. Most often it turns out to be very involved and time consuming, but not with my new air fryer! I have the capability to set my food and see a timer anywhere I have a WiFi connection, whether helping the kids with homework or paying bills on the computer, I don’t lose track! Other than now hoping to get another air fryer, there is nothing to not love about it!!

by SkipCaesar

Using the plugs was a simple set up, even connecting to the Echo Dot. I appreciate the ability to add family members easily as well. Voice command (via Echo) or VeSync ’s on & off switch made it way to control. Plus, having a baby who gets up early in the morning has made programming the lights to automatically turn on around the time the baby gets up has been invaluable.

Set-up = Easy
Controls = Simple
Product = Fantastic

by Steveblahblahah

What incredible technology! I LOVE these outlets. I have a bedside 10” fan, two lamps, and a pair of powered speakers going into 4 plugs. I have them linked to Alexa. With my voice I turn my apartment on and off - it’s the best. VeSync works great by itself so you don’t need Alexa (Echo Dot). Would recommend.

There is the occasional outage but it’s so few and far between it’s a non-issue and it’s more likely the Wi-Fi then the outlet. An easy fix nonetheless.

by Sf1911a1

I have all my Christmas lights (indoor and outdoor) using these and everything is completely automated. I can also manually turn them on and off very easily at a time that is not prescheduled. I also have my coffee pot plugged into this because my pots with built in timers always break so I got a cheap one without a timer and use the this app instead. I can easily preprogram my workweek, but can adjust it on the fly easily.

by Eman181

Literally one of my favorite and most used apps that I have (out of close to 100 apps) on my phone. I especially love the seamless integration with Google home, and Alex smart home devices both of which I have in my home. Previously tried Gosound smart plugs but was not nearly as impressed. The user interface of this app is just far better and more intuitive.

by Bob Algar

I bought this to control the lights in my apartment and controlled by Alexa. It was a bit difficult at first to set up, but if you go step by step EXACTLY as it says, you won’t have a problem learning how.
Alexa sync was flawless and voice control works perfectly.
This is a superior product and a great value. I would highly recommend this product.