Smart Plugs / Eve
Eve Energy (Matter, US)
The most private, most local plug here — and by far the most expensive per outlet.
Overall score 7.3/10
Pros
- + The only genuinely cloud-free plug here — no account, no registration, no telemetry, and the energy history lives on the device
- + Thread is far more responsive than Wi-Fi plugs and does not add another device to your router's DHCP table
- + Acts as a Thread router, so each one you add strengthens the mesh for locks and sensors
- + TÜV and UL certified
Cons
- − $39.95 for one plug — five times the per-plug cost of a SwitchBot 4-pack
- − Useless without a Thread border router; a phone alone cannot commission or control it
- − Physically the biggest indoor plug in this comparison at 70 x 39 x 60 mm
- − No motor or HP rating published, so inductive loads are unspecified
- − 1-year warranty at a flagship price
Eve Energy (Matter, US) review: what the specs say
The most private, most local plug here — and by far the most expensive per outlet. At $39.95, Eve's 2023 model sits at the premium end of the category — the smart Plugs we compare run from $11.99 to $52.99. It scores 7.3/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Local Control at 9.5/10 — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. The weakest is Value at 5.0/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: $39.95 for one plug — five times the per-plug cost of a SwitchBot 4-pack; and useless without a Thread border router; a phone alone cannot commission or control it. Every specification on this page comes from Eve's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Max Load | 15A / 1,800W at 120V, 60Hz (NEMA 5-15) |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by Eve |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured and processed locally — no Eve account, no Eve cloud, no registration |
| Radio & Protocol | Matter over Thread. There is no Wi-Fi radio in this device |
| Hub Required | Yes — a controller that is both a Matter controller and a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Echo 4th gen, Nest Hub 2nd gen, SmartThings hub). None is included |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — the most local device here; nothing leaves the house |
| Switched Outlets | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 |
| Price per Switched Outlet | 39.95 $ |
| Dimensions | 70 x 39 x 60 mm (2.8 x 1.5 x 2.4 in) |
| Blocks Second Outlet | Chunky — at 60 mm deep and 70 mm tall it is the largest indoor plug here and Eve makes no claim that it leaves the second socket free |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only |
| Connectivity | Thread, Matter over Thread |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Compare Eve Energy (Matter, US) With
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