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Price: $39.95
(as of Dec 10, 2024 21:52:09 UTC - Details)

Switch your lights and appliances on and off using your voice or an app, and control them from afar. Eve Energy features cutting-edge technology with Matter, Thread, and no tracking whatsoever – for a universal and rock-solid smart home that honors your privacy. Equipped with Matter technology and UL-certified build quality, Eve Energy offers outstanding ease of use and advanced security. Let your entire family control your home, no matter if they use an iPhone, Android device or call upon Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant. Eve Energy is quick & easy to set up in just a few steps using the app or voice assistant of your favorite platform. The only other thing you need is a matching hub of the platform(s) of your choice. And the best thing about all Eve accessories is how they protect your privacy: Eve will never access, store, or process your personal data and there is no Eve cloud or bridge, so you can always rely on being covered by the privacy frameworks set and enforced by the platform of your choice.
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.36 x 2.76 x 1.52 inches; 3 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 20EBU4101
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 28, 2023
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Eve
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BZBGD87V
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Taiwan

Eve Energy requires iOS/iPadOS 16.4 (or later) or Android 8.1 (or later) plus a hub of your chosen platform: Apple Home: Apple TV 4K (2nd gen / 3rd gen 128 GB), HomePod (2nd gen), HomePod mini / Samsung SmartThings: SmartThings Hub v3 / Amazon Alexa: Echo (4th gen), Echo Hub, Echo Plus (2nd gen), Echo Show 8 (3rd gen), Echo Show 10 (3rd gen), Echo Studio, eero 6 / 6+ / Pro 6 / Pro 6E / Max 7 / Google Home: Nest Hub (2nd gen), Nest Hub Max, Nest Wifi, Nest Wifi Pro
Switch your lights and appliances on and off using your voice or an app, and control your appliances on the go or based on presence.
Matter-enabled to let you seamlessly control your home across smartphones and voice assistants of all major platforms.
Get up and running in a flash with quick & easy set up / UL-certified / Cutting-edge Thread network technology for a robust smart home; enhances the stability and reach of your Thread network.
100% Privacy: No Eve cloud, no registration, no tracking. Local communication without cloud dependency.
Reviewer: dxmnkd316
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Reliable, but there are some things you need to know
Review: Edit - 5-10-2024: Will be purchasing more of these. Very happy with the product and the Matter over Thread protocol----Edit - 2-22-2024: Home Assistant has upgraded their Matter Server to include energy readings now.My review has been updated from 4* to 5* without hesitation.In the last four months of owning this, it stopped connecting to Home Assistant once. Instead of going through the whole recommissioning process all I had to do was delete it from Home Assistant and add it back, which took all of 30 seconds.Will absolutely be buying more of these when on sale. I would like to have one that isn't permanent so I can basically get an idea of what the heaviest users of electricity are and find vampire loads. With demand electricity pricing coming to my area, I'd like to be able to find these and reduce loads even further.-------ORIGINAL REVIEW:Bottom line first: Would I buy another of these? Yes, but it's hard to justify until Matter adds energy monitoring to its standard. I think it's the combination of Thread+Matter+UL+Features that make it an easy choice for me.The Good:-- Once you get it on a hub, it's extremely easy to connect it to another service. This was the first Matter device I'd used so I didn't know how this worked. (See notes at the bottom for how I connected it to other services.) I'm extremely happy with how this works. No more moving devices or complicated manual bridging.-- Instantaneous switching on HomeKit and Home Assistant. Alexa is a bit slow for my liking, which is why I gave it 3/5 star rating for Alexa integration. Not sure if this is because I commissioned on HomeKit first and then added to Alexa.-- Thread. This is the service I'm going with from this point forward. I've been happy with this as I've been adding more Thread devices, but this seals the deal. I've had issues with every one of my WiFi devices even across different routers. It's just not reliable enough nor is it really where you want to put devices like this. No setting static IPs, no worrying about router placement, no worrying if the internet/cloud is down. Thread is its own local mesh network.-- You can use these to automate rebooting routers if your network goes down. Since Thread is its own network, you can setup a ping automation that sends a signal (LOCALLY!) to turn off the router's plug and turn it back on again in a few seconds. It's not ideal, but if you're away from home it's nice to have a backup.-- After commissioning it in my office, I unplugged it and moved it upstairs. It almost immediately reconnected. Maybe 3-5 seconds? With WiFi devices, this would take 15-30 seconds.The Ok:--(READ IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOVE) I wasn't aware (my fault, not Eve's) that Matter doesn't support energy monitoring... yet. Supposedly it's maybe coming in 2024. I guess we'll see. So, if you want to connect this to Home Assistant to monitor energy, you're going to be very disappointed (as of Nov 2023) with this fairly expensive switch. You can still monitor energy use in the wonderful Eve app.-- At $40, it's expensive as a platform. I think part of this is the cost of getting UL-certified and the quality of the product. Is it worth it? Maybe. I won't put a power-controlling device that isn't UL or FM-certified in my house.The Ugly:-- The initial setup, as others have mentioned, did not go well. It took me several tries to get it to connect through HomeKit. I have no idea what I ended up doing, but it just worked after a few tries. It's hard to know if this is a HomeKit thing, an Eve thing, or a Matter thing. Either way, yikes.A few important notes:--If you want to connect this to Home Assistant, you MUST enable IPv6 in the networking section of Home Assistant. I tried and tried to add it but I forgot to RTFM first. Once I enabled IPv6, it picked up _immediately_.--I had to connect this through HomeKit first. And I think that's the right way to do it the more I think about it. It's setup to be a broker that allows you to connect it to other services. First HomeKit, then Home Assistant, then Alexa.-- To connect to HomeKit, you open up the device, click "Turn On Pairing Mode" and copy the code it provides. My understanding is that this code is good for a minute, maybe a few. You then pair it as you would with any other service and when it asks for the code, you need to paste in this newly generated code. You'll get a notification that it was added to another service from HomeKit and you're good to go!Once you have connected it to another service, you can click into the device and select "Connected Services" to see which services are allowed to use this device. I've been able to connect this plug to  --(READ IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOVE) For those of you with HomeKit Eve Energy, I would NOT update its firmware to Matter if you use it with Home Assistant. Wait for the energy monitoring standard to come out for Matter.

Reviewer: Elden
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Next-Level Smart Plug with Unbeatable Privacy!
Review: The future of smart homes has always seemed bright, but with Eve Energy's (Matter) Smart Plug, it feels like we're already there! Here's my experience with this exceptional product:1. Easy Setup: Integration into my smart home ecosystem was seamless. The Matter Over Thread protocol ensures that this device remains ahead of the curve, providing smooth connectivity with all my other smart devices.2. App & Voice Control: Eve Energy’s intuitive app interface made it simple to control my devices, set schedules, and monitor energy usage. The cherry on top? Voice control! Being able to control my devices hands-free has elevated my smart home experience to another level.3. Privacy First: In today's age of constant data breaches and concerns over digital privacy, Eve Energy stands out with its commitment to 100% user privacy. I can confidently use the plug, knowing my data remains my own.4. Durable and Stylish: Not only does this plug function beautifully, but it also looks the part. It's sleek, compact, and adds a touch of sophistication to any outlet, instead of being a bulky eyesore.5. Matter Over Thread: The inclusion of Matter Over Thread is a testament to Eve Energy's commitment to future-proofing. The superior responsiveness, range, and low latency make a noticeable difference in day-to-day operations.6. Energy Monitoring: One unexpected benefit was the ability to monitor energy usage. It's been an eye-opener, and I’ve started to become more conscious of my consumption patterns and even saved a bit on my energy bills.To sum it up, the Eve Energy (Matter) Smart Plug isn’t just another smart plug; it's THE smart plug for those who want the best of technology without compromising on privacy and performance. If you’re on the fence about upgrading or diving into the smart home world, let this be your first step. You won’t regret it! 💡🔌

Reviewer: Squid
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: More Reliable Than WiFi Based Product
Review: The Eve Energy smart plug was easy to install and has worked flawlessly in its primary function to date (at about two months at this time). Where my previous WiFi based solution required occasional unplugging and re-plugging to work, this Matter based smart plug has been 100% reliable and more responsive. Delays between issuing voice commands and having my orders carried out are noticeably shorter. The only failure I've observed to date is that the energy usage does not display in the phone app. To date, I have entered the electricity cost for my location but I haven't tried anything else to correct that shortcoming. It's not that important to me, but I was disappointed that it didn't work. There are suggestions online for approaches to correct that issue. I just haven't tried them. If you place more priority in knowing how much you're paying for the electricity flowing through your smart plug, you may want to consider how much effort you're willing to expend to gain that functionality if it doesn't work for you out of the box. As for me, I'm thrilled to have a smart plug that just works for its primary function of turning appliances and lamps on and off when told to do so.

Reviewer: lg
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: These work great with HomeKit and are quite easy to setup. I would suggest getting the 2 pack, better value. Have had a bunch of these for over a year with no issues.

Reviewer: Wan Ye
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It integrates flawlessly with Home Assistant, the response time is very quick, and the energy monitoring is fully exposed inside Home Assistant; the Eve app is not required at all. The only downside is that the switch doesn't have a physical button you can use to turn it on or off.

Reviewer: Jorge Betancourt
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Te pide que compres un router thread para funcionar, de lo contrario no puedes en enlazarlo a casa o a la app nativa de EVE, no lo recomiendo!!

Reviewer: Abraham V
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Estos enchufes son muy prácticos y sencillos de configurar, además de automatizar encendido y apagado, pueden proteger equipos por hasta 1800 whats.Adicional a la protección y automatización, permite monitorear el consumo de energía de los dispositivos conectados. Lo recomiendo.

Reviewer: Cliente de Amazon
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: al parecer es un problema bastante común que no han solucionado, el que los conectes y después de unos dias dejen de funcionar sin que haya manera de volver a usarlos, muy común que aparezca el problema de que están sin respuesta y no haya manera de solucionarlo.