Smart Plugs / Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) vs Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack)
Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) vs Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack)
Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1)
The outdoor plug that meters power — at the cost of being fully cloud-dependent.
Wins overall by 0.6 points
Quick Verdict
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) takes this by a clear 0.6 points. The outdoor plug that meters power — at the cost of being fully cloud-dependent. The Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) and Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) is $18 cheaper than the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) ($11.99 vs $29.98). On Load Headroom, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads (7.0 vs 2.0/10) — 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 Build & Safety, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads (7.0 vs 4.0/10) — certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty. On Energy Monitoring, the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) leads (9.5 vs 7.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them. Overall, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores 6.0/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 5.4/10 for the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack). 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) | Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.98 | $11.99 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Max Load | 15A max total with overload protection. Wyze does not publish a wattage figure | Sources conflict: Emporia's store lists 10A max continuous, 15A peak for up to one hour a day, and separately '1800W @ 120V'. 10A continuous is 1,200W |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | 1/2 HP max | Not published. Emporia explicitly advises against refrigerators, freezers, medical equipment, pet heat lamps and pumps, and networking gear |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured — usage history per outlet in the Wyze app | Yes, measured — this is the product's entire purpose |
| Radio & Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz with Bluetooth 4.2 for setup. No Matter, no HomeKit, no SmartThings | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz to the Emporia cloud. No Matter, no HomeKit, no Zigbee |
| Hub Required | No | No |
| Works Without Internet | Limited — app control, schedules and voice all route through Wyze's cloud | No documented local API; the app and schedules depend on Emporia's cloud |
| Switched Outlets | 2✓ | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 | 1 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 14.99 | 11.99✓ |
| Dimensions | 4.0 x 2.8 x 1.4 in, 7.2 oz | Not published by Emporia |
| Blocks Second Outlet | Not applicable — outdoor unit | Not published by Emporia |
| 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 2.0 — a 5.0-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 Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Energy Monitoring
The Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 7.0 — a 2.5-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 Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads clearly here, 4.5 against 4.0 — a 0.5-point margin on matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. If that is what you are buying for, the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Local Control
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads clearly here, 3.0 against 2.5 — a 0.5-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 Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Size & Fit
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) and Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) are level here, at 6.0/10 each. whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Build & Safety
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 4.0 — a 3.0-point margin on certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty. If that is what you are buying for, the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
App & Automation
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) and Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) are level here, at 7.0/10 each. scheduling, away modes, sunrise/sunset triggers and how good the controlling app is is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Value
The Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-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 Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) if…
- • 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).
- • Build & Safety matters most to you — the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores 7.0/10 here (certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty).
- • Ecosystem Support matters most to you — the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores 4.5/10 here (matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage).
- • Your main use case is outdoor.
Choose the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) if…
- • Energy Monitoring matters most to you — the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) scores 9.5/10 here (whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them).
- • Value matters most to you — the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) scores 8.5/10 here (what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted).
- • You want to spend less — it's $18 cheaper.
- • 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
Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack)
Pros
- +The metering is the product, and it slots straight into Emporia's whole-home energy dashboard
- +$11.99 single or $34.99 for four direct from Emporia — the cheapest per-plug metering in the category
- +Emporia is unusually honest about its limits, publishing a continuous rating and a do-not-use list
Cons
- −10A continuous, not 15A — the 15A figure is a peak good for one hour a day, so the real ceiling is about 1,200W
- −Emporia's own store tells you not to plug in a fridge, freezer, pump, heat lamp or router
- −Roughly 80,000 North America Smart Plugs sold July 2022 to May 2023 were recalled by CPSC in September 2023 for inadequate grounding (electric shock hazard); check what you receive
- −Alexa and Google only — no HomeKit, no Matter, no local control, no Home Assistant path
- −Emporia publishes no dimensions, so you cannot tell in advance whether it blocks the second socket
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FAQs
Is the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) 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 Load Headroom, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack)?+
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores higher on Load Headroom (7.0/10 vs 2.0/10) — 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 Build & Safety, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack)?+
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) scores higher on Build & Safety (7.0/10 vs 4.0/10) — certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty.
Which is better for Energy Monitoring, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack)?+
The Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) scores higher on Energy Monitoring (9.5/10 vs 7.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them.
Which is better for Value, the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) or the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack)?+
The Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) scores higher on Value (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted.
Is the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) worth the price difference over the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack)?+
The Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) is the cheaper option at $11.99 versus $29.98. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Load Headroom.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) is the better fit if you mainly care about outdoor. The Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) is the better fit for indoor-mini.
What's the warranty on the Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) vs the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack)?+
The Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) 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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