Ratings & Reviews for Utilitech 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers are sharply divided on this timer. About half praise its 7-day programmability, dual outlets, and value once configured, with some reporting years of reliable use. However, nearly half struggle intensely with setup complexity and reliability issues—many describe programming as non-intuitive and requiring YouTube tutorials, while others report the device resets unexpectedly or fails to execute scheduled tasks. Several users tried multiple units, all defective. Those who succeed appreciate battery backup and accuracy; those who don't question whether it works as intended. Overall, satisfaction hinges entirely on overcoming initial setup challenges.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Works perfectly
Would RecommendWorks excellent, simple set up. I've had this timer over a year and it has NEVER failed. Perfect for what I need.
Patience.
Far too complex to program properly. I am going to return it.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
not as easy as I thought.
Would Recommendworking with it
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Great timer!
Would RecommendWorks great, I like that you can set more than 1 time per day. All though it takes some time to figure it out.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Don’t buy it if you are not a tech expert.
Would Not RecommendIt has 2 pages of instructions to get it set up, and I was unable to do it. A total waste of $15.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Too complicated
Would Not RecommendBought this device. Totally a waste of money because it is overly complicated to set up. I will throw this away.
It was so difficult to program that we scrapped it
Too hard to program
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Decent price, decent timer
Would RecommendLots of programming options
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Plug in set time set on/off hook up plug in.
Would RecommendWas great for xmas lighting.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Easy setup
Would RecommendThis unit is quick and easy to set up. It works well.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Instructions difficult.....
Instructions were very difficult to understand but when they were figured out, it works great, thank you.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Options. Good and Complicated.
Would RecommendVariety of programming options; multiple programs, day(s) of week options, etc. Dual outlets. With programming options comes complexity and instructions that are not clear as pertains to selection of days of week.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Doesn't work
Would Not RecommendEasy enough to program, thing is it doesn't follow the program.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer
doesn't work properly - turns off and on randomly
Would Not RecommendI have one timer set, from 5pm to 1am. lights turn on at 6:12, then off again at 7:37. then on again at 7:51, then off again at 9:38. garbage product.
Good product and a good price.
Logical programming. Good form factor. Wish inventory was better. Needed two. Only one available.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser
Needed 2 outlets
Would RecommendNeeded 2 outlet digital timer. This fit the bill.
From 15 -Amps 125-volt Indoor 2 -Outlet Countdown Digital Lighting Timer Verified Purchaser