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The best outdoor smart plugs for 2023

Geeni Indoor/Outdoor Smart Outlet
Geeni Indoor/Outdoor Smart Plug
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Meross Smart Outdoor Plug
Meross Smart Outdoor Plug
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Woods Outdoor Indoor Remote Controlled Plug
Woods Outdoor/Indoor Wireless Remote Control Kit
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Ring Outdoor Smart Plug
Ring Outdoor Smart Plug
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Have you experienced the thrill of connecting your favorite devices to a smart plug? Made for home essentials like lamps, security cameras, toasters, coffee makers, dehumidifiers, and more, these programmable outlets are amazing additions to any smart home. With a compatible app, you can even power the plugs on and off remotely and set schedules. This is all well and good for the devices inside our homes, but what about our outdoor gear? Fortunately, there are now durable and weather-resistant outdoor smart plugs that are just as good as their indoor brethren.

Geeni Indoor/Outdoor Smart Plug
Geeni

Geeni Indoor/Outdoor Smart Plug

Pros
  • Simple setup
  • Support for Alexa and Google Assistant
  • Low price
Cons
  • App can be a bit clunky

Whether you’re powering pool lights, sprinklers, or other outdoor gear, the Geeni Indoor/Outdoor plug gets the job done every time. A hub-less setup, there’s no need to plug anything into the router for this guy. All you need to do is download the app and connect using Alexa, Google Assistant, or Cortana. Convenient and cheap, this is one of our favorites for pairing and sharing. Using a feature called Share Access, you can zone multiple Geenis through the app. This means you’re able to turn outlets on/off separately or all together.

We’re not the biggest fan of some of the app’s deeper menu functions, but the outlet itself works great, as do its voice command capabilities.

Geeni Indoor/Outdoor Smart Outlet
Geeni Indoor/Outdoor Smart Plug
Meross Smart Outdoor Plug
Meross

Meross Smart Outdoor Plug

Pros
  • Includes two outlets
  • Support for Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit
  • Keeps a stable Wi-Fi connection
Cons
  • Short cable

This waterproof Meross two-outlet plug is ready for anything, with a solid design and the latest smart features for your garden, bathroom, porch, garage, laundry room, or wherever else you’d like to put it. It works not only with Google Assistant and Alexa, but is also compatible with IFTTT if you’d prefer to set up more complex routines. You can also control the plug via an app if you don’t care for voice commands. Schedules and timers are available for each socket independently.

The Meross plug also gets good marks for a strong Wi-Fi connection, which is great — smart plugs don’t work very well if they’re always dropping connections, which can be a problem in an outside environment. The one downside to this plug is that the cable itself is pretty short (a common choice for durability and protection), so you’ll need to keep it right by the outlet, and it may not work very well for wall outlets that are too high.

Meross Smart Outdoor Plug
Meross Smart Outdoor Plug
The Woods plug on a white background.
Woods

Woods Outdoor/Indoor Wireless Remote Control Kit

Pros
  • Affordable
  • Includes wireless remote
  • East to set up
Cons
  • Not as many features as other smart plugs

If you’re looking for an inexpensive option to power your outdoor tools, the Woods kit is a great choice. It’s a single-grounded outlet that can stand up to weather and debris for comprehensive outdoor security. The wireless remote functions up to 100 feet away, so you can control the system from indoors. The Woods remote control kit is fairly simple and doesn’t have as many extra features as some of the other options in this list; however, it’s affordable, reliable, and easy to set up. If you need basic outdoor functionality on a budget, look no further.

Woods Outdoor Indoor Remote Controlled Plug
Woods Outdoor/Indoor Wireless Remote Control Kit
The Ring Outdoor Smart Plug installed outside.
Ring

Ring Outdoor Smart Plug

Pros
  • Supported by Ring app
  • Includes two outlets
  • Sleek, compact design
Cons
  • Requires Bridge to enable certain smart features

Ring might have become popular thanks to its lineup of video doorbells, but it also manufacturers one of the best outdoor smart plugs. You'll need a Ring Bridge or similar device to access all its features (including mobile notifications), but that's about the only drawback to this well-designed product. Standout features include two outlets, a compact footprint, and the option to program schedules or timers for your gadgets. It's also easy to sync with the rest of your Alexa products.

Ring Outdoor Smart Plug
Ring Outdoor Smart Plug

Just imagine controlling your yard lights or seasonal decorations even when on vacation. You can do that and more right from your phone with these weather-resistant outdoor smart plugs. Many don’t even require a hub, as some are fully functional on their own, and others work with your current system.

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