So, to turn your deck lights, outdoor string lights, and garden fountain smarter and control them with voice commands, here are our recommendations for the best Alexa-compatible outdoor smart plugs. But first,
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1. Geeni Indoor/Outdoor Smart Plug
IP Rating: N/A | No. of Outlets: 1 It has a companion app to set up everything. After that, you will need to link it to the Alexa app and it connects easily. You may control it using voice commands or the Alexa app. So far, it has raked in several positive reviews, with users praising its easy-to-install and weatherproof design.
Why you should buy it: Affordable and durable
2. Syantek Outdoor Wi-Fi Outlet
IP Rating: N/A | No. of Outlets: 3 The outlets are pointed in the outward direction, and you get enough space to plug in the device of your choice. It has a solid build, and the durable design ensures that the design will last you a long time.
The only limitation is that the outlets are not independent. So if you switch one of the outlets off, the rest of the two will follow suit. The same is true of schedules and routines. But for the price, the idea of a smart outdoor plug that works flawlessly is great. Do note that it only works on a 2.5 GHz Wi-Fi network. So if you have a combined mesh network in your house, it may be difficult to set up this smart home device. It works as intended, and the Alexa compatibility is flawless. It stays connected and is reliable. Alternatively, you can check out the BN-Link Smart Outdoor Outlet. It has a similar design to the one above and is almost in the same price bracket. BN-Link Smart Outdoor Outlet Why you should buy it: Affordable and durable
3. Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug
IP Rating: IP64 | No. of Outlets: 2 However, the feature that sets it apart from the one above is the individual outlets. You can control the outlets individually through the app or Alexa voice commands. You can assign different names to the switches via the Alexa app and give voice commands accordingly. This makes it immensely simple to control your outdoor gadgets or create a schedule or group.
It stays connected to Wi-Fi, and this is a huge plus. However, if you use only one of the ports, make it a point to cover the outlet with a flap. Plus, do note that the makers have not mentioned any IP rating for this device. Like the one above, it works only in the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band. Why you should buy it: Individual control of the outlets IP Rating: IP65 | No. of Outlets: 5
It works as advertised and you can control both outlets individually. The Alexa integration means you can create groups, create routines & schedules or control directly through voice commands. Why you should buy it: Direct integration with the Alexa app
5. meross Outdoor Wi-Fi Outlet
IP Rating: IP44 | No. of Outlets: 3 It’s rated IP44 and can take its share of water splashes. However, it’s not waterproof, and we’d recommend mounting it in a shaded place where it wouldn’t get drenched.
Why you should buy it: Three independent outlets
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