These work— Matter setup was easy and works well. They are set up directly in the Alexa app!
I’m not a huge fan of Cync smart home products, especially their lightbulbs (I prefer Kasa and Philips Hue). But I have a couple older Cync bulbs that are not wifi-enabled (or something?) and don’t play nice with my Alexa. I read that if you add a wifi-enabled Cync product (like these plugs) to your smart home setup, it somehow fixes the issues with the older bulbs and makes them work properly with everything. And lo and behold, once I set up these plugs, my older Cync bulbs were communicating perfectly with Alexa!
Those older lightbulbs still had to be set up in the GE Cync app. But I did NOT set up these newer plugs with the Cync app — I set them up using Matter (the instructions walk you through this). For Matter setup, you need a little QR code that’s on a sticker on each plug. In case I ever need to set them up again, I’m trying to hang onto the stickers by leaving them stuck on each plug. But if you lose any of them, the QR code is also printed really small on the back of each plug. The stickers are just more convenient.
| Brand | Cync |
|---|---|
| Light Type | LED |
| Special Feature | Compact Size |
| Specific Uses For Product | Holiday lighting, Indoor use, Smart home integration, Remote control |
| Unit Count | 3.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Shape | Tubular(T) |
| Material | Plastic |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Controller Type | App Control, Voice Control |
| Theme | Home Automation |
| Included Components | Three (3) GE Cync Smart Indoor Plug |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Specification Met | UL |
| Light Source Wattage | 60 Watts |
| Accepted voltage frequency | 100 to 120 Volts and 60 Hertz |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 10043168551189 |
| Manufacturer | GE Lighting |
| UPC | 043168551182 |
| Part Number | CPLGSTDBLW1/ST-BSS1P |
| Item Weight | 12.7 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.62 x 1.5 x 1.46 inches |
| Item model number | CPLGSTDBLW1/BSS3P |
| Size | 3 Plugs |
| Color | White |
| Style | Indoor |
| Pattern | Smart Plug |
| Switch Type | 2-way |
| Mounting Type | Plug-In Mount |
| Switch Style | Power Diode |
| Special Features | Compact Size |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited. |
