Aqara Zigbee Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring,Overload Protection,Scheduling and Voice Control, 15A Outlet Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit Compatible

think twice before getting a cheaper substitute
Works perfectly to turn our Christmas tree lights on and off with an automation in the aqara app. It does require a zigbee hub, but I was able to purchase the aqara M100 Hub for $19.99, and it handles all matter/zigbee devices with no trouble or range issues (the tree is on the opposite end of the house from the hub, and there are walls and doors in between them). Highly recommended over much cheaper options.

Aqara quality, full featured watt meter
This not the least expensive power plug by any means, but it has that solid Aqara quality. I was no plannig to use it for energy metering, but once I started to do so I realized how good a job this one does. I learned my space heater costs me $40/month, eek. Very easy to add to my Awara M3 hub. Also works great with Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT or with Home Assitant using Matter through the Aqara hub.

Working well as a repeater
I bought this for only one reason – to extend my Aqara Zigbee range, and for that it works well. If you are looking for smart plugs, there are better, cheaper, and more functional alternatives out there.I had added an Aqara Door and Window sensor to our curbside mailbox and set up a “You’ve got mail!” routine in Alexa to let us know when the mail had arrived. After initially pairing with my Aqara M2 hub and working successfully for a few days, the door and window sensor’s signal strength deteriorated to poor, and then eventually went offline completely. Subsequent re-pairings yielded the same pattern – connected poorly for a few days and then went offline.Having read that Aqara’s wall switches with neutral acted as repeaters for their devices, I swapped out a TP-Link Kasa switch in our garage (the garage being an intermediate point between the M2 hub and the mailbox), only to find that the Aqara switch in the garage at best gets a “fair” signal, and doesn’t seem to be recognized at all by the door and window sensor as a repeater, so no go on the wall switch solving my problem.I then purchased this smart plug, figuring the flexibility of being able to plug it into a variety of outlets to see where it would best extend the signal was an advantage over having to hard wire switches in locations that may or may not work (and there are more outlets than wall switches). I ended up plugging it in to an outlet on an exterior wall nearest the outdoor mailbox.Initial results were disappointing – the door and window sensor in the mail box initially paired and reported an “Excellent” Zigbee signal, but then again deteriorated to poor and then went offline. It took several re-pairings of the door and window sensor until it established a steady “Excellent” Zigbee signal, with the result being that the “You’ve got mail!” routine is working consistently now.So I’d say if you buy this plug to extend your Aqara Zigbee coverage, give it a few days and perhaps a couple re-pairings to finally get stubborn devices to recognize and use the plug as an intermediate signal booster.UPDATE 04/30/2025 – I no longer needed this to extend my Zigbee network, as I replaced a hard wired wall switch with a Zigbee switch in a box very near to this smart plug. The smart plug had gone unused (nothing plugged in to it) when I was using it for its repeating capabilities – I attempted to repurpose it as a smart plug for a living room floor lamp, only to find that the 2 prong living room floor lamp would not plug in to this 3 prong smart outlet, as the female grounding port on this Aqara device has to have a 3 prong plug plugged in to it to “open” the plug (think tamper proof outlet) – I ended up using another brand’s Zigbee smart plug which allowed a 2 prong plug to be plugged in – keep this in mind if you’re planning to plug in a 2 prong device.

I own several smart plugs from various brand. This one is my favorite. It is reliable and provides a reading for my power consumption. I like zigbee and Aqara product. They work well for me with the Aqara M3 Hub.

How did you manage to make such a bad product despite you have a specific HUB to have a reliable connection??? HOW? I don’t even where to start it from:1. No matter what you do you can’t make these things working through Homekit (yes I have HUB, in fact I have 2)2. No matter what plugs are losing connection in the NATIVE APP and aren’t reachable3. Smart buttons don’t work and unreachable as well (neither through the app or homekit)Utter trash. I ordered different devices for almost $600 after having a very positive experience with their lock, but now I’m returning it all. It is unusable rubbish that shouldn’t be sold on Amazon.Update: with the latest software update it suddenly became incredibly reliable. Good job, changed 1 to 5 stars 👍

You know, buying a smart plug shouldn’t be a stress-inducing experience, but here we are. I decided to get the Aqara Smart Plug because, well, I needed another gadget to complicate my life. It’s like inviting a little piece of technology to criticize my energy consumption and judge my electrical outlets. So let’s dive in and see what this thing is all about.Positive Highlights:First off, let me tell you, the setup was surprisingly easy. I didn’t have to curse once. You plug it in, it lights up, and voilà! You’re halfway to feeling like Tony Stark. It works great with the Aqara hub, and it integrates seamlessly with HomeKit. It’s almost like they want you to have a good experience. The energy monitoring feature is a nice touch, too. Now I can obsess over every watt my toaster consumes. Plus, the Zigbee 3.0 protocol means it’s reliable and doesn’t drop the connection every five minutes like some other gadgets I’ve used. And speaking of reliability, it’s got overload protection, so I can sleep at night without worrying about an electrical fire starting because I wanted my coffee maker on a timer.Constructive Criticisms:But let’s not get carried away. The plug is a bit on the chunky side. It’s like they modeled it after a brick. Good luck fitting two of these next to each other in a standard outlet. And speaking of outlets, what’s the deal with the design? You try to plug in something polarized, and it just laughs at you. It’s as if they think we all live in some kind of parallel universe where non-polarized plugs still exist. Also, the pairing process can be a bit of a nightmare. It took me a few tries to get it right, and I found myself questioning my life choices more than once. But hey, once it’s paired, it works like a charm.Conclusion:In the grand scheme of things, the Aqara Smart Plug is a solid addition to your smart home setup. It’s got some quirks—like everything in life—but the benefits far outweigh the minor annoyances. I gave this a 4 out of 5 because, despite its bulk and initial setup drama, it performs reliably and offers great features at a reasonable price. Just remember, individual experiences may vary, and some lucky folks might not encounter the same issues at all. But let’s be real, if you’re as neurotic as I am, you’re prepared for a little bit of drama in exchange for a smarter home.So, go ahead, get one. Just be ready to argue with an inanimate object for a few minutes. It’s all part of the charm.