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$18.99
$24.99
Updated November 2026
Data from the official TP-Link and YoLink sites.
2026 verdict
For two outdoor loads on one plug, the TP-Link Kasa EP40 is the better pick of the two.
It carries two independently switched sockets in an IP64 body that owners run through deep cold, works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and comes with a two-year warranty. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is the weatherproof alternative for distance: its IP63 body and LoRa wireless reach a pool pump or garden lighting far from the router, and it meters energy with an automatic thermal shutoff, but it needs the YoLink hub and has a single socket. Take the TP-Link Kasa EP40 for two things on a patio or in a yard, and the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug for one load far from the house.
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- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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| Feature | TP-Link Kasa EP40 | YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $18.99 | $27.99 | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Weather Resistance | IP64 | IP63 | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Maximum Load Power | 1875W | 1800W | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | YES | YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | None | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | Tie |
| Plug Format | Type B | Type B | Tie |
| On/Off Button | YES | YES | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Number of outlets
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 has two grounded sockets that switch independently, each with its own button, schedule and timer. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is a single-socket plug, so it controls one outdoor device.
How it connects
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi directly with no hub. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug uses YoLink's long-range LoRa radio and only works through the YoLink hub, which is what lets it reach distant outlets.
Energy monitoring
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug reports real-time energy, so you can track what a pump or lighting run costs. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 has no energy monitoring and cannot report consumption.
Weather rating
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 is IP64 rated against dust and splashing water from any direction. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is IP63, which covers dust and direct splashing rain but is a slightly lower protection class.
Platforms
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant directly. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug covers Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, and reaches Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter only through the YoLink Local Hub.
Thermal shutoff
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug has a built-in temperature sensor that cuts power if it overheats, which owners see as real protection for a pump in the sun. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 documents no comparable thermal cutoff.
Which one to buy if
- you have two outdoor loads to switch separately
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 has two independent outdoor sockets with their own buttons and timers.
- the outlet is far from the router
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug uses LoRa range through its hub to reach distant outdoor equipment.
- you want to track how much an outdoor load uses
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug meters energy in real time, and the TP-Link Kasa EP40 does not.
- you want no extra hub
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 runs over Wi-Fi directly, while the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug always needs the YoLink hub.
- a pump or heater needs an automatic thermal cutoff
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug shuts off on overheating through its built-in temperature sensor.
Winner
24% OFF
$18.99
$24.99
- + Price: $18.99
- + Weather Resistance: IP64
- + Maximum Load Power: 1875W
- - Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
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$27.99
$32.98
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Price: $27.99 vs $18.99
- - Weather Resistance: IP63 vs IP64
What owners say
TP-Link Kasa EP40 owners praise the heavy, weatherproof housing and its cold-weather record, with several running it outside for years and Canadian buyers reporting it switching well below freezing. Setup is a two-minute job in the Kasa app with no hub, and the two sockets each take their own button, schedule and timer, which owners use for holiday lights and a pump. A few report pairing attempts or a socket that would not join. YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug owners praise the same confidence at a different scale: rock-solid control of pumps and lighting far from the house over LoRa, real-time energy monitoring, and an automatic thermal shutoff that one owner saw engage on a pool pump in direct sun; they find the app scheduling basic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: TP-Link Kasa EP40 or YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug?
For two outdoor devices close to the house, the TP-Link Kasa EP40, with its two sockets, IP64 body and four direct platforms. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is the better pick for one load far from the router that also needs energy monitoring and a thermal shutoff.
What is the biggest difference between the TP-Link Kasa EP40 and the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug?
Sockets and radio. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 is a Wi-Fi plug with two independent outdoor sockets and no metering, while the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is a single-socket LoRa plug that needs the YoLink hub but reaches far and meters energy.
Does the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug need a hub?
Yes. It uses YoLink's long-range LoRa wireless rather than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so the YoLink hub is required. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 needs no hub and connects over Wi-Fi.
Which one measures energy use?
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug, which reports real-time consumption and includes an automatic thermal shutoff. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 has no energy monitoring.
Who should buy the TP-Link Kasa EP40?
Anyone automating two outdoor loads, such as holiday lights and a pump, on a patio or in a yard, with no hub and support for the major platforms except Apple Home and Matter.
Who should buy the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug?
Someone with a pool pump, fountain or outdoor lighting that sits well beyond Wi-Fi range and wants weather resistance, energy monitoring and a thermal safety shutoff, ideally already using a YoLink hub.
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