Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) vs YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug

The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) wins overall on rating, price, a higher 2300W load, connectivity and Zigbee router support. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is the specialist for weatherproof outdoor use with energy monitoring.

Indoor versus outdoor. The YoLink is IP63 weather-resistant and built for outdoor gear over long-range LoRa, while the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is an indoor Zigbee plug that repeats the Hue mesh and supports Apple HomeKit.

Only the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug. Its IP63 rating suits outdoor pumps and lighting, and it adds real-time energy monitoring plus overheat/overload protection. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is indoor-only and does not track energy.

Yes. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is rated up to 2300W at 220-240V, higher than the YoLink's 1800W. The Hue also supports Apple HomeKit and acts as a Zigbee repeater, which the YoLink plug does not.

Choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) if you run a Hue Bridge and want a highly rated indoor plug with HomeKit support, a 2300W load ceiling and Zigbee mesh extension on European (Type F) outlets.

Choose the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug if you need weatherproof outdoor power for pumps, fountains or garden lighting, with energy monitoring and long-range LoRa reach, on a property where Wi-Fi does not reach the outlet reliably.