Smart Plugs / Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) vs Amazon Smart Plug (V2)
Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) vs Amazon Smart Plug (V2)
Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1)
The outdoor plug that meters power — at the cost of being fully cloud-dependent.
Wins overall by 1.9 points
Quick Verdict
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) is the stronger all-round pick, ahead by 1.9 points. The outdoor plug that meters power — at the cost of being fully cloud-dependent.
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) and Amazon Smart Plug (V2) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and they're priced almost identically ($29.98 vs $24.99). On Energy Monitoring, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads (7.0 vs 0.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them. On Load Headroom, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads (7.0 vs 4.0/10) — 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. On Value, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads (6.5 vs 3.5/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. Overall, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores 6.0/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 4.1/10 for the Amazon Smart Plug (V2). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) | Amazon Smart Plug (V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.98 | $24.99 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2020 |
| Max Load | 15A max total with overload protection. Wyze does not publish a wattage figure | 15A (Home Depot spec sheet). Amazon does not publish a maximum wattage figure |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | 1/2 HP max | Not published by Amazon |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured — usage history per outlet in the Wyze app | No — no measurement and no estimate |
| Radio & Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz with Bluetooth 4.2 for setup. No Matter, no HomeKit, no SmartThings | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Alexa only. No Matter, no HomeKit, no Google Assistant |
| Hub Required | No | No, but it is useless without an Alexa account |
| Works Without Internet | Limited — app control, schedules and voice all route through Wyze's cloud | No — there is no local API and no third-party app; control depends on Amazon's cloud |
| Switched Outlets | 2✓ | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 | 1 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 14.99✓ | 24.99 |
| Dimensions | 4.0 x 2.8 x 1.4 in, 7.2 oz | 2.2 in high x 1.5 in wide (Home Depot); 3.2 x 1.5 x 2.2 in overall per TechRadar |
| Blocks Second Outlet | Not applicable — outdoor unit | No — designed to leave the second outlet free |
| Weather Rating | IP64, ETL certified, -4°F to 120°F. IP64 describes the sealed body; Wyze publishes no rating for the socket once a cord is inserted | Indoor only |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 4.0 — a 3.0-point margin on 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. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Energy Monitoring
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 0.0 — a 7.0-point margin on whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads clearly here, 4.5 against 3.0 — a 1.5-point margin on matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Local Control
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads clearly here, 3.0 against 2.0 — a 1.0-point margin on whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Size & Fit
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 6.0 — a 2.0-point margin on whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — a 0.5-point margin on certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) does not close the gap elsewhere.
App & Automation
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.0 — a 2.0-point margin on scheduling, away modes, sunrise/sunset triggers and how good the controlling app is. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 3.5 — a 3.0-point margin on what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) if…
- • Energy Monitoring matters most to you — the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores 7.0/10 here (whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them).
- • Load Headroom matters most to you — the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores 7.0/10 here (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).
- • Value matters most to you — the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores 6.5/10 here (what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted).
- • App & Automation matters most to you — the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores 7.0/10 here (scheduling, away modes, sunrise/sunset triggers and how good the controlling app is).
- • Your main use case is outdoor or energy-monitoring.
Choose the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) if…
- • Size & Fit matters most to you — the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) scores 8.0/10 here (whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts).
- • Your main use case is indoor-mini.
Pros & Cons
Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1)
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
Amazon Smart Plug (V2)
Pros
- +Genuinely the fastest setup in the category — plug it in near an Echo and it appears
- +Amazon supports it directly, and it never drops off Alexa the way third-party clouds sometimes do
- +Small enough to leave the other half of the duplex usable
Cons
- −$24.99 for one plug, when four Kasa EP25s with energy monitoring cost about $33
- −Alexa only — no HomeKit, no Google, no Matter, no SmartThings, and no way to add them later
- −No energy monitoring of any kind
- −Cloud-dependent: an internet outage takes the app, the schedules and the voice control with it
- −Amazon publishes no wattage or motor rating, so the real limit is only inferable from the 15A figure
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FAQs
Is the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or Amazon Smart Plug (V2) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Energy Monitoring, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or the Amazon Smart Plug (V2)?+
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores higher on Energy Monitoring (7.0/10 vs 0.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them.
Which is better for Load Headroom, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or the Amazon Smart Plug (V2)?+
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores higher on Load Headroom (7.0/10 vs 4.0/10) — 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.
Which is better for Value, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or the Amazon Smart Plug (V2)?+
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores higher on Value (6.5/10 vs 3.5/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted.
Which is better for Size & Fit, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or the Amazon Smart Plug (V2)?+
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) scores higher on Size & Fit (8.0/10 vs 6.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts.
Is the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) worth the price difference over the Amazon Smart Plug (V2)?+
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) is the cheaper option at $24.99 versus $29.98. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Energy Monitoring.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) is the better fit if you mainly care about outdoor or energy-monitoring. The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) is the better fit for indoor-mini.
What's the warranty on the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) vs the Amazon Smart Plug (V2)?+
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
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