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While the plug itself has an on/off switch, you can also pair it with a remote ($20, sold separately) if you’re looking for an easy way to control it from inside. Lutron’s plug also makes it harder to fit into covered outlets. However, its high price of $80 - four times that of other outdoor smart plugs - and the fact that it only has one plug for its massive size moves it well down our list. If you’re invested in the Lutron Caseta family of smart light switches and smart plugs, then it’s worth taking a look at its outdoor smart plug.

If it had the ability to control each outlet separately, this would be darn near perfect. And, not only does WeMo’s plug work with Alexa and Google Assistant, but it’s also compatible with HomeKit which means you can use Siri as well. While less applicable for outdoor lights, it’s a good feature for indoor smart plugs. In addition to scheduling - including sunrise and sunset offsets - it has an Away mode, which, when set, will turn your lights on and off randomly to make it look like you’re home. However, the dumbest thing about WeMo’s smart plug is that while it has two outlets, you can’t control them separately.įortunately, WeMo’s app is pretty robust. With an IP44 rating, it’s a little more susceptible to rain than other plugs, but it has covers for both outlets. It’s not the most attractive, but it gets the job done. While the WeMo’s prongs are perpendicular to the cord, they’re not angled like the GE Cync plug, so it may be more difficult to fit two to an outlet. In all, the Ring Outdoor Smart Plug is a good device for those invested in the Ring ecosystem. Within the Ring app, you can configure the two outlets to work together or separately, and create schedules for when it turns on and off. Unlike most other smart plugs, the Ring needs to connect to a hub, which can either be a Ring Bridge ($49) or an Amazon Echo smart speaker. The button makes a slight clicking sound. On the front of the Ring is a large circular button that’s blue in the center you can press on either side of the button to control each outlet independently. The Ring also comes with three screws and wall anchors. I especially like that the prongs are at a right angle to the cord it makes it much easier to close the door.

At the top is a 6.5-inch cord that’s long enough to plug the Ring into an outdoor outlet, while still being able to close your outlet’s door. At the bottom are two plugs, each protected by a rubber flap. The Ring Outdoor smart plug is a massive brick. TP-Link has also added two-factor authentication (2FA) to its Kasa app for additional security. The app also lets you create scenes and automations to work with other Kasa devices. There’s even an offset if you want the lights to turn off at a set time before sunrise, or on before sunset.

The app makes the setup process exceedingly simple it works with Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings and IFTTT, and it has pretty good scheduling options for letting you turn your lights on and off at certain times - including sunset and sunrise. The KP400 is IP64-rated, so it can withstand dust and most rainfall, but you should ensure that the outlets are facing downward and covered when not in use.Īside from the hardware, it's TP-Link's Kasa app that sets this device apart from other smart outlets. The plug is a substantial 4.9 x 2.4 x 2.3 inches, but housed inside its thick plastic housing is a Wi-Fi radio that should connect to your router from up to 300 feet away. TP-Link's Kasa Smart Outdoor Plug KP400 has two outlets, so you can control two devices independently.