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Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) vs YoLink Mini Plug

Full Smart Plugs comparison in 2026

Updated June 2026
Data from Amazon and official Fibaro and YoLink sites.
2026 verdict
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) edges this smart plug comparison, backed by a higher 2500W maximum load and more connectivity: it carries its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth so it works straight out of the box, no hub involved. The YoLink Mini Plug takes a very different route, using long-range LoRa wireless that reaches basements, barns and detached buildings a Wi-Fi plug cannot, but it depends entirely on the YoLink hub to function, and it comes in cheaper while working with more platforms (Google Home, Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter via hub). Both plugs offer energy monitoring and overheat and overload protection. Buy the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) for a hub-free HomeKit or Alexa plug with a high load ceiling; buy the YoLink Mini Plug when the outlet sits far from your router and range beats simplicity.
FeatureFibaro Wall Plug (EU)YoLink Mini PlugWinner
Maximum Load Power2500W1800WFibaro Wall Plug (EU)
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothNoneFibaro Wall Plug (EU)
IntegrationsAlexa, Apple HomeKitGoogle Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT, MatterYoLink Mini Plug
Plug FormatType FType BDifferent strengths
Rating4.64.6Tie
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
Overheat/Overload ProtectionYESYESTie
Energy MonitoringYESYESTie
On/Off ButtonYESYESTie
Zibgee RouterNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) or the YoLink Mini Plug?

The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) wins overall, thanks to a higher 2500W load and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth that need no hub. The YoLink Mini Plug is the better answer only when you need long LoRa range to reach outlets far from the router.

What is the biggest difference between these two plugs?

Wireless technology. The YoLink Mini Plug uses long-range LoRa and requires the YoLink hub, reaching detached buildings and basements, while the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) connects directly over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with no hub and handles a higher 2500W load.

Do both plugs need a hub?

Only the YoLink Mini Plug requires a hub, since it communicates over LoRa. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) works on its own over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Both include energy monitoring and overheat and overload protection.

Who should buy the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU)?

Choose the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) for a hub-free HomeKit or Alexa plug with a 2500W load, energy monitoring and overload protection, where the outlet is within normal Wi-Fi range.

Who should buy the YoLink Mini Plug?

Choose the YoLink Mini Plug if you already own or plan to add a YoLink hub and need to control an outlet in a basement, barn or detached building where Wi-Fi struggles, with the bonus of Matter support via the hub.

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