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Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1)

The outdoor plug that meters power — at the cost of being fully cloud-dependent.

$29.98

Overall score 6/10

Pros

  • + One of very few outdoor plugs that actually meters power — the Kasa EP40M does not
  • + 1/2 HP motor rating and a -4°F floor make it usable for pumps and winter lighting
  • + Two separately scheduled outlets for $14.99 each
  • + Amazon regularly discounts it well below Wyze's own $29.98 list

Cons

  • Everything runs through Wyze's cloud; there is no local API and no Home Assistant support without reflashing
  • No Matter, no HomeKit, no SmartThings — Alexa, Google and the Wyze app only
  • 15A is the combined budget for both outlets, not each
  • IP64 is splash protection; the sockets must face down and the rating says nothing about a cord in the socket
  • 1-year warranty unless you buy direct from Wyze for 18 months

Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) review: what the specs say

The outdoor plug that meters power — at the cost of being fully cloud-dependent. At $29.98, Wyze's 2021 model sits in the middle of the range — the smart Plugs we compare run from $11.99 to $52.99. It scores 6.0/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.

Its strongest showing is Load Headroom at 7.0/10 — how much of the nameplate 15A you can actually use continuously, and what the plug is rated to do with motors, compressors and heaters — the spec buyers most often get caught by. The weakest is Local Control at 3.0/10, 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: everything runs through Wyze's cloud; there is no local API and no Home Assistant support without reflashing; and no Matter, no HomeKit, no SmartThings — Alexa, Google and the Wyze app only. Every specification on this page comes from Wyze'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 Load15A max total with overload protection. Wyze does not publish a wattage figure
Motor / Inductive Rating1/2 HP max
Energy MonitoringYes, measured — usage history per outlet in the Wyze app
Radio & ProtocolWi-Fi 2.4GHz with Bluetooth 4.2 for setup. No Matter, no HomeKit, no SmartThings
Hub RequiredNo
Works Without InternetLimited — app control, schedules and voice all route through Wyze's cloud
Switched Outlets2
Pack Size1
Price per Switched Outlet14.99 $
Dimensions4.0 x 2.8 x 1.4 in, 7.2 oz
Blocks Second OutletNot applicable — outdoor unit
Weather RatingIP64, ETL certified, -4°F to 120°F. IP64 describes the sealed body; Wyze publishes no rating for the socket once a cord is inserted
Connectivity2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 (setup only)
MaterialPolycarbonate
Warranty12 months

Compare Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) With

Cheaper Alternative

Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M — $25.99

Premium Alternative

SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) — $29.99