Let me start by saying the Aquascape 82001 Smart Control Plug *looks* like a dream for outdoor tech control. Three outlets in one? Yes please! I tested it with my pond setup - lights, aerator, and a small waterfall pump. The initial setup was smooth (if you ignore the mandatory 2.4GHz WiFi dance), and having all controls in one app felt luxurious... when it worked.

The good? Scheduling sunrise/sunset lighting for my pond transformed my backyard into a zen paradise. Real-time energy monitoring revealed my waterfall pump was an electricity hog (surprise!). But here's the rub - like many reviewers, I experienced frustrating WiFi dropouts. My plug would ghost me for hours, leaving lights on at 3AM or worse - cutting oxygen to my koi during a heatwave.

Build quality feels sturdy (it survived my clumsy patio installation), but reliability is hit-or-miss. When functional, the app interface is intuitive with cute animations showing active devices. However, at $60, I expected rock-solid performance - not a device that makes me check if it's connected more than I check on my actual fish.

Pro tip: If you buy this, keep receipts and test immediately. Several units seem DOA or develop issues quickly. For critical systems (like life-supporting aerators), have a manual backup plan. It's great when working, but that 'when' is frustratingly unpredictable.