It’s no secret that smart home products are now a part of our lives. And the best way to control your gadgets and devices remotely through your iPhone is by getting a HomeKit smart plug.
iHome ISP6X Smart Plug
- Power: 15A
iHome’s ISP6X Smart Plug is one of the affordable HomeKit-compatible smart plugs. It’s easy to set up and install and highly customizable. You can set the schedules and define several scenes. It connects to the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band. More importantly, setting up this smart plug via the app is easy and simple.
However, the ISP6X Smart Plug is not one of the sleekest products. Horizontally, it measures around 2.8 inches and may block out the nearby switches and outlets. That said, this smart plug won’t inconvenience you if you have outlets arranged vertically. Note that it does have intermittent connectivity issues. That said, iHome’s ISP6X Smart Plug is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to switch to other smart assistants in the future
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Philips Hue Smart Plug
- Power: 15A
The Philips Hue Smart Plug is small and compact, and will easily fit into most power sockets. This one proves to be a good buy if you have other Philips Hue products at your home. From the HomeKit perspective, it offers several customization options and controls. The Philips Hue plug is versatile and also supports Bluetooth connectivity.
However, this neat little HomeKit-compatible smart plug has a slight catch—you will need the Philips Hue Bridge to unlock all the HomeKit smarts. But if you have the bridge, setting up the smart plug and syncing it with the iOS Home app is a walk in the park. The good thing is that once you have both devices set up, you can control and customize most of the settings through your iPhone or Mac.
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Meross Smart Plug Mini
- Power: 15A
Another affordable smart plug you can consider buying is the one by Meross. It’s a bang for the buck, and you get a set of four plugs. It’s easy to install, and the Apple HomeKit integration works seamlessly. Like the iHome product above, this one is a reasonably wide plug, so the side switches may be blocked out for use. It’s also compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, and IFTTT applets.
That said, the setup of this HomeKit-compatible smart switch is simple. As soon as the companion app detects an iPhone, it will redirect you to the Home app. Do note that it is not the most durable product out there and has some disconnection issues. But compared to popular picks like Wemo WiFi Smart Plug, this one is a better pick.
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Eve Energy Smart Plug
- Power: 15A
The Eve Energy Smart Plug brings the best of both worlds. For one, it doesn’t cost much. Secondly, it offers a seamless HomeKit experience. However, its energy monitoring sets this smart plug apart from the rest. With it, you can see the amount of energy and estimated costs (of the connected device). So, if you see a higher consumption by the connected lamp, you can switch to a more sustainable product in the future.
Again, the setup and installation are fast and quick. They pair easily and show up in the iOS Home app quickly. Furthermore, there’s no delay between the command and the action. Secondly, the setup process doesn’t require registrations or account creation, and this feature is praiseworthy. At the same time, the company also claims 100% privacy.
This plug is neither too big nor too sleek, and it should fit your power outlet without any issues. Last but not least, the Eve Energy smart plug supports both Bluetooth and Thread (Thread is a smart home connectivity standard for Apple users).
FAQs
A lot of smart plugs and smart home devices are compatible with multiple platforms. So if you get a HomeKit-compatible plug, you can also configure it to work with Google Assistant and Alexa.
A smart plug from a reputed brand is completely safe and can, in fact, turn out to be beneficial for your gadget. For example, using a smart plug to set a schedule to charge your iPhone for just two hours can extend its battery health.
Yes, you can use a smart plug that isn’t compatible with HomeKit with your iPhone. You just have to install a third-party app from the brand in order to use it. The only downside would be that you won’t be able to use Siri or the Home app on your iPhone to control the smart plug.
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Last updated on 24 July, 2024
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