(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample (1,091 ratings). The listing also offers a 1-socket outdoor dimmer variant.
Wirecutter's and Tom's Guide's outdoor pick: two independently controlled outlets, an IP65 rating, and Matter support for Alexa, Apple Home, Google and SmartThings. It survived a polar vortex in Wirecutter's testing. It tracks only run time, not kWh, it's large, and some Amazon owners report units breaking within weeks.
Top complaints
- Some units fail early
Amazon's review summary says durability is mixed: some owners say it holds up well, while others report it breaking within six weeks. Value is also mixed.
- Run time only; Matter can be finicky
Wirecutter says it tracks only run time, not kWh. It adds that Matter has a reputation for being finicky and needs a compatible hub, though it worked in Wirecutter's tests.
Source: Wirecutter - Bulky
Tom's Guide lists 'on the large side' as its con (5.43 by 5.35 by 2.52 inches).
Source: Tom's Guide
What owners love
- Tough in real weather
It's IP65-rated for -4 to 122°F and survived a polar vortex in upstate New York while running string lights (Wirecutter). Amazon owners praise its resistance to heavy rain.
- Two outlets, easy Matter setup
Wirecutter found Apple Home setup through Matter much easier than usual, and each outlet can be named and controlled separately. Tom's Guide likes the right-angle prongs that let the outlet cover close.
Source: Wirecutter, Tom's Guide - Long Wi-Fi range and sharing
Tom's Guide cites a Wi-Fi range of up to 300 feet (not tested in full). Wirecutter liked the sharing feature, which lets others control it remotely.
Source: Tom's Guide, Wirecutter
- You need kWh energy data
- Your outdoor outlet box is cramped
- You have no Matter hub and want Apple Home (consider the Kasa EP40A)
- Holiday and string lights outdoors
- Cold or wet climates
- Controlling two outdoor devices separately
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Best outdoor smart plug: rugged, with dual outlets, and flawless setup and execution in tests. It tracks only run time.
- Tom's Guide: Best outdoor: tough enough for the elements, with long Wi-Fi range and Matter, but it's on the large side.