Key Points Wemo Smart Plug with Thread integrates seamlessly with Apple HomeKit. Size, price and quality make it an excellent choice. Easy to install and use, with a stackable design and easy iPhone integration. The Wemo Smart Plug is only compatible with Apple and does not work with other home ecosystems. Apple fanatics like to stay loyal to their brand. You'll probably see them on an iPhone, using an iPad, and typing on a MacBook. At home, they probably have an Apple TV and can listen to music on an Apple HomePod. But the company has yet to launch its own smart plug and only advertises Eve Energy's Matter Smart Plug on its site. If you're someone who wants to stay loyal to the Apple ecosystem but don't want to spend $70 on a pack of two smart plugs, the Wemo Smart Plug is a great option.

Finally, an Eve smart home app is coming to Android. This change is possible thanks to Matter and upcoming Google Home APIs. The threaded Wemo Smart Plug is designed to integrate with the Apple HomeKit ecosystem. The best thing about this smart plug is that you only need an iPhone to use it. I've been trying it out for a while now and there's plenty to like. Plus, it won't cost you much money.

Wemo Threaded Smart Plug Great choice for Apple HomeKit The threaded Wemo Smart Plug is made to integrate into an Apple HomeKit. The compact design makes it easy to stack two on top of each other. It can be automated through your Apple home ecosystem and used to set timers and schedules. Moreover, it features Thread protocol technology. Pros Connects via Thread Compact design Easily integrates with Apple Cons Integrates only with Apple Does not work with the Wemo app Price, availability, specifications Readily available Wemo is owned by Belkin, a reputable company known for its chargers and other home consumer electronics. You can find the Wemo Smart Plug with Thread at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, or through Belkin. It varies in price depending on where you buy it. Most retailers charge $30 for a single plug, while Walmart typically discounts it to $18. Your devices are safe with the Wemo plug as it can handle up to 15 amps and 1,800 volts. There is an indicator built into the plug that will warn you if it is overheating. The light on the side will flash orange, indicating that you should unplug the power cord.

Wemo Threaded Smart Plug Brand Wemo Connectivity Wire and Bluetooth Integrations Yes Schematics Yes Amperage 15A Electrical Power 1800W Dimensions 1.18 x 2.11 x 1.41" Weight 3.52 ounces Hub required None related How Matter 1.3 can key are to solving your smart home connectivity problems The goal is to connect all your devices together, making your life easier. What I liked about the Wemo Threaded Smart Plug It is easy to install and use First you need to start with the design. This is one of the more compact smart plugs I've come across in my years as a consumer technology writer. It measures just 1.18 x 2.11 x 1.41 inches above, it is much smaller than the Amazon Smart Plug This allows you to plug it into a wall socket and not have to worry about plugging anything else into the wall socket above or below it. You can even easily fit two Wemo Smart Stack plugs in a socket. This is one of the more compact smart plugs I've come across in my years as a consumer technology writer... you can even easily stack two Wemo Smart Plugs into a wall socket. It also weighs just under 3.5 ounces, so you can easily pull out sockets, put it in your pocket or bag, and move it to wherever you need it in your home. When you plug it into an electrical outlet for the first time, follow the quick installation instructions. You plug the smart plug into a wall socket and press the power button on the right until it flashes orange and white. Once that happens, you can hold your iPhone near the plug. Your iPhone should immediately indicate that a Wemo Smart Plug is trying to connect to it. You'll be guided through one or two prompts before adding it to your Apple HomeKit. If it doesn't populate automatically, you can go to the Apple Home app, click the + button in the corner and enter the code for the Wemo Smart Plug to sync it. The Wemo Smart Plug only works with Apple HomeKit compatible accessories. That's all it takes to introduce it into your system. You can also connect it to your Apple HomePod or Apple TV via Thread if you have one of these devices. I quickly added it to my iPhone and was able to control it by opening the Apple Home app and turning it on and off. I also added a widget to my Control Center, which takes me directly to the app. Once the smart plug is integrated, I can just pull down my Control Center menu and there's a button for the plug itself, meaning I don't even have to unlock my phone to turn it on or off. When I came downstairs, the tea kettle was on and the water was boiling. What I loved was that I could use Siri to turn it on and off. I connected my electric tea kettle to the Wemo Smart Plug in my kitchen. I woke up my iPhone and said, "Hey Siri, turn on Wemo Smart Plug." I immediately received a push notification that the Smart Plug was enabled. When I got downstairs, the tea kettle was on and the water was boiling (I put water in the kettle the night before and pushed the plunger down). Since I don't have an Apple TV or HomePod, I couldn't set up automations for the Wemo Smart Plug. However, if you read about it, it is easy to do and should work without any problems. Related Best Smart Plugs: Keep Your Smart Home on Schedule These smart plugs offer remote control from your phone, easy scheduling, and are compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. What I Didn't Like About the Wired Wemo Smart Plug You're Stuck in Apple Land The Wemo Smart Plug only works with Apple HomeKit-compatible accessories. You can only set it up with Apple products, despite it being a Thread device. If you have a Thread Border Router, such as a Google Nest or Amazon Echo Show 8, you still won't be able to use this smart plug. It only integrates with Apple-based products. This smart plug also doesn't work with the Wemo app for some reason. You cannot download the Wemo app or set up automations with it. If you have Samsung, Google, Amazon, IFTTT, or another home ecosystem, this is not the smart plug you should buy. Related What is Thread? The smart home protocol explained The largest smart home manufacturers are implementing Thread compatibility in their products. Verdict: Should you buy the threaded Wemo Smart Plug? If you use Apple, the answer is yes. If you're an Apple fanatic, the answer is yes. You should be able to operate the Wemo Smart Plug without any problems as you presumably have the devices to get the most out of it. If you only have an iPhone, you can use it and at least turn it on and off with your phone or using Siri. But to get the most out of this, you'll need to set up an Apple HomeKit smart home system. For anyone who already has, the price isn't outrageous, especially if you buy from Walmart, and this can make your home smarter. But for anyone who isn't a tried and true Apple believer, look elsewhere. Wemo Threaded Smart Plug Great choice for Apple 0:48 Related I love the Kasa Matter Smart Plug for its versatility and ease of use. Thanks to Matter, the Kasa Smart Plug can connect to most smart home platforms.