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

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Updated September 2026
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Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
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Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
€26.99€34.9923% OFF
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The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) takes this smart plug matchup on breadth, leading on price, owner rating, a higher 2300W maximum load, more connectivity (Zigbee plus Bluetooth), and Zigbee router functionality that extends a Hue mesh, all with Apple HomeKit support. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug answers with a genuinely different feature set: an IP63 weather rating for true outdoor use, energy monitoring, overheat/overload protection, and IFTTT plus Matter integrations through the YoLink hub, communicating over long-range LoRa to reach outdoor equipment far from the router. These are different tools, the Hue is an indoor Type F plug for European homes, the YoLink is a Type B outdoor plug for pumps and fountains. Pick the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) for reliable, higher-rated indoor control in a Hue household; pick the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug when the outlet is outside, exposed to weather, and beyond dependable Wi-Fi range.
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FeaturePhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy PlugWinner
Price€26.99$27.99Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Rating4.74.6Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Weather ResistanceNOIP63YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug
Maximum Load Power2300W1800WPhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Energy MonitoringNOYESYoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug
ConnectivityBluetooth, ZigbeeNonePhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterYoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug
Zibgee RouterYESNOPhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Plug FormatType FType BDifferent strengths
On/Off ButtonYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) or the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug the better 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.

What is the biggest difference between the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) and the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug?

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.

Which plug can be used outdoors and monitors energy?

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.

Does the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) handle more power?

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.

Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?

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.

Who should buy the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug?

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.

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