Bosch Smart Home Plug Compact, smart socket with app function (slim design, radio signal amplification, compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and

**Editorial Review of the Bosch Smart Home Plug Compact** The Bosch Smart Home Plug Compact presents itself as a versatile addition to any smart home setup. This device serves dual purposes: it functions effectively as a smart plug while also acting as a Zigbee repeater. Many users appreciate its performance in enhancing the connectivity of other smart devices, especially radiator TRV controllers that depend on a stable signal. Users have noted significant improvements in signal strength, allowing devices that previously struggled with connectivity to operate smoothly. However, while the functionality as a repeater receives applause, the smart plug features have garnered mixed reviews. Customers report that the energy monitoring aspect of the plug is not as accurate as expected and lacks real-time usage tracking, leading to some disappointment among users who replaced older energy monitoring plugs with this product. The app that controls the plug has also been critiqued, with many suggesting it needs significant improvements for a better user experience. Connectivity issues have been pointed out, with some users experiencing frequent disconnections from the smart controller, even when in close proximity. This has contributed to concerns about product reliability and overall value for money, especially given that users are required to purchase the smart controller separately. Overall, while the Bosch Smart Home Plug Compact excels in its role as a Zigbee repeater, offering enhanced connectivity for other devices, it falls short in other aspects, particularly in energy monitoring accuracy and app performance. **Pros and Cons** **