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 Philips Hue Smart 60W A19 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 2 Pack - 800LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit

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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

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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
Philips Hue Smart 60W A19 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 2 Pack - 800LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit
#4 in Smart Plugs

Philips

Philips Hue Smart 60W A19 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 2 Pack - 800LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit

$134.99

100

Pros

  • +Has everything you're looking for
  • +Most people are pretty happy with them
  • +Frequently on sale/discounted
  • +Relatively easy to install (like changing a lightbulb)

Cons

  • Weird integration with alexa
  • Expensive (bulbs)
  • Can be daunting for non-handy users depending on setup
  • Pairing can take time
When I recently migrated over to the new bridge pro I was having nothing but trouble with adding new bulbs and sometimes when I would turn on lights from the hue dimmer switches or from the hue app so