Gosund Smart Plug or Strip Not Connecting

Gosund smart plugs offer affordable WiFi control with energy monitoring. This guide covers connectivity issues.

Plug Not Connecting to WiFi

1. Use Gosund or Smart Life app
2. Devices require 2.4GHz WiFi only
3. Hold button until LED blinks rapidly
4. Grant app location permission
5. Keep phone near plug during setup

Alternative App Options

1. Gosund uses Tuya platform
2. Smart Life app also works
3. Tuya Smart app compatible
4. Pick one app to avoid confusion
5. Same account works across apps

Energy Monitoring

1. View watts, amps, voltage in app
2. Historical energy usage tracked
3. Set cost per kWh for estimates
4. Data may have slight delay
5. Not all models have monitoring

Power Strip Control

1. Each outlet controlled separately
2. USB ports may be always-on or smart
3. Name each outlet for easy control
4. Create scenes for outlet combinations
5. Schedules independent per outlet

Voice Control

1. Link Smart Life in Alexa/Google
2. Outlets appear as individual devices
3. Rename for natural voice commands
4. "Turn off coffee maker"
5. Group outlets by room

Home Assistant Local Control

1. LocalTuya integration for local control
2. Need device key (extract from app)
3. Tuya-convert may work for firmware
4. Some newer devices cloud-only
5. ESP chip required for flashing