You’ll need a HomePod Mini, Apple TV 4K or other Thread hub to take advantage of Thread, though if you don’t have one, the Wemo plug also has Bluetooth connectivity just like the prior version. Wemo’s latest Smart Plug With Thread takes what we loved about the previous model (simple setup, fast reaction to commands and cues, and a small but capable design) and improves upon it by adding Thread, a mesh networking protocol that speeds up the communication between your iPhone and smart devices like the Wemo Smart Plug. And while not as compact as the Wemo, the Wyze plug delivers huge value at $12.īest smart plug for HomeKit: Wemo Smart Plug With Thread That makes it a bit less universal, but for the price you can’t beat it – especially if you plan to just use the companion app, Alexa or the Google Assistant. While the Wyze plug shines within the Amazon or Google smart home ecosystem, it doesn’t offer support to connect within the Apple HomeKit setup. Since it’s built in, you don’t need to mess around with creating your own automation. This way if the plug is attached to a lamp in a window, it will appear that the light is turning on and off throughout the day as if you’re home. The Wyze plug also offers a vacation mode, something the Wemo does not.
This makes it handier for some use-case like warming up a coffee machine or making a traditional lamp a smart one.
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If you desire manual control, there’s a button on the side of the Wyze to turn it on or off.Įven more importantly, it was a bit more accurate than the Wemo when turning power on and off by about half a second. And for those who want to conserve energy, it can automatically turn outlets (and the corresponding items plugged in) off at the end of the day. For instance, we set up an automation for the Wyze to turn on our coffee machine at 7:45 every morning to start the brew process. You can create timers, and compared to the Wemo, the Wyze’s experience is a bit more intuitive as it offers a quick scroll menu for selecting the time. In terms of responding to commands, the Wyze plug handled prompts within a second. There are a few prompts, which get the gadget connected to your home’s Wi-Fi network, and then you’re set.
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Included in the box is a QR Code you scan to connect the app to the plug. It has everything a smart plug needs - a plug to go into your current outlet, an outlet on the front to plug other devices in and connectivity to make it controllable - and excels at the overall experience. The Wyze Plug is a really unassuming device.
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