Model: WLPP1
$6 – $10
Ultra-budget WiFi smart plug for Alexa and Google. No HomeKit or Matter. Best value for basic automation.
You have Wyze Sense sensors
Control plugs based on motion and door/window events through Wyze ecosystem
You want vacation mode
Built-in random on/off scheduling to simulate occupancy when you're away
You use Alexa and Google Assistant
Works with both major voice ecosystems plus IFTTT for advanced automation
You want the absolute cheapest smart plug
Best value at $10/plug - performs nearly as well as models costing twice as much
You use Apple HomeKit
No HomeKit support - Wyze doesn't integrate with Apple ecosystem
You need energy monitoring
Standard indoor Wyze Plug has no power tracking - get Wyze Plug Outdoor or Kasa EP25
You need rock-solid reliability
Pre-2021 models notorious for going offline - newer Gen 2/3 improved but still reports of disconnections
You need SmartThings integration
No native SmartThings support - limited ecosystem compatibility
Pre-2021 plugs notorious for dropping offline unexpectedly - disconnects several times a week
Wyze ForumAll plugs go offline simultaneously - won't reconnect even after reset attempts
Wyze ForumLoses WiFi connection when power is disrupted - requires physical unplug/replug to reconnect
Wyze ForumBlinking blue light with failed reconnection - some units become permanently unresponsive
Wyze ForumNo energy monitoring on standard indoor plug
commonCause: Cost-cutting for budget price - Wyze Plug Outdoor has energy monitoring
Frequent disconnections and going offline
widespreadCause: WiFi instability issues, especially on pre-2021 models - 2.4GHz only
No Apple HomeKit support
commonCause: Wyze chose not to pursue HomeKit certification
Requires internet for app control
commonCause: Cloud-dependent architecture - local schedules only on Gen 2/3
Using 5GHz WiFi network
Plug won't connect - only 2.4GHz supported
Tip: Ensure router has separate 2.4GHz network or temporarily disable 5GHz
Expecting HomeKit or SmartThings support
Device won't appear in those ecosystems
Tip: Wyze only works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT
Buying pre-2021 models (Gen 1)
Higher risk of connectivity issues and going offline
Tip: Look for Gen 2 or Gen 3 plugs which have improved reliability and local schedule storage
Expecting energy monitoring
No power consumption data available
Tip: Standard indoor Wyze Plug doesn't track energy - get Wyze Plug Outdoor for that feature
App control, remote access, voice commands through Alexa/Google
Physical button always works. Gen 2/3 have local schedule storage that works without internet (if schedules were set beforehand)
Wyze collects usage data, account info, and device states through their app
Cloud-dependent for most features - all control routes through Wyze servers
Kasa EP25
If: Need energy monitoring with multi-ecosystem support
TP-Link Tapo P110
If: Need energy monitoring at budget price
Wyze Plug Outdoor
If: Need Wyze ecosystem with energy monitoring
You want cheapest Alexa/Google smart plug
At $10, it's hard to beat - basic features work well, vacation mode is nice bonus
You need energy monitoring
Standard indoor plug has no power tracking - get Kasa EP25, Tapo P110, or Wyze Plug Outdoor
You use Apple HomeKit
No HomeKit support - get Meross, Kasa EP25, or Eve Energy instead
You need reliable, always-on connection
Newer Gen 2/3 models improved, but still reports of disconnections - consider Kasa for better reliability
Gen 2 and 3 have improved WiFi reliability and local schedule storage that works without internet. Gen 1 (pre-2021) is notorious for disconnection issues.
Source: Wyze ForumCommon causes: weak WiFi signal, 5GHz network (use 2.4GHz only), pre-2021 Gen 1 models with known reliability issues. Try moving closer to router or upgrading to Gen 2/3.
Source: Wyze ForumLimited functionality. Physical button always works. Gen 2/3 models have local schedule storage that continues without internet. But app control and voice commands require internet.
Source: Wyze SupportNo, the standard indoor Wyze Plug doesn't track power consumption. For energy monitoring, get the Wyze Plug Outdoor or alternatives like Kasa EP25.
Source: Reviewed.comNo, Wyze Plug doesn't support HomeKit. It only works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT.
Source: Wyze Product Page
