Head to head · Smart Plugs

Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet with 2 Sockets, IP64 Weather Resistance, Compatible with Alexa, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, ETL Certified(EP40), Black vs Outdoor Smart Plug, meross Outdoor Wi-Fi Outlet with 3 Independent Sockets Compatible with Apple Homekit, Alexa and SmartThings, Voice & Remote Control, Timer, 2.4 GHz only,Black

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Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet with 2 Sockets, IP64 Weather Resistance, Compatible with Alexa, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, ETL Certified(EP40), Black
#8 in Smart Plugs

Kasa (TP-Link)

Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet with 2 Sockets, IP64 Weather Resistance, Compatible with Alexa, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, ETL Certified(EP40), Black

$23.46

100

Pros

  • +No issue with cold (-25 c and below)
  • +Works for block heater in edmonton (cold climate)
  • +Reliable for a couple of years
  • +No issues in saskatchewan (cold climate)
I have a couple sets of the outdoor Kasa Plugs (TP Link)... have never had any issue with the cold turning it off on the days we get the -25s and below. I also use a Kasa plug for a block heater, also
Outdoor Smart Plug, meross Outdoor Wi-Fi Outlet with 3 Independent Sockets Compatible with Apple Homekit, Alexa and SmartThings, Voice & Remote Control, Timer, 2.4 GHz only,Black
#9 in Smart Plugs

Merross

Outdoor Smart Plug, meross Outdoor Wi-Fi Outlet with 3 Independent Sockets Compatible with Apple Homekit, Alexa and SmartThings, Voice & Remote Control, Timer, 2.4 GHz only,Black

$30.99

100

Pros

  • +Reliable for several years (~5 years)
  • +No issue with cold
  • +Functions in cold (edmonton temperatures)
I have been using a Merross Outdoor Smart Plug for several years (~5 years). It connects to outdoor lights... I've never had an issue with cold or the plug not functioning in cold. Also, I live in Edm