YoLink Mini Plug vs YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug

The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug wins overall because it adds an IP63 weather rating for outdoor use. The YoLink Mini Plug is the more affordable choice and is otherwise nearly identical for indoor or covered installations.

Weather resistance. The Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is IP63-rated for exposed outdoor outlets, while the Mini Plug has no weather rating and is meant for indoor or covered locations. Both otherwise use the same LoRa hub and feature set.

Largely yes. Both use long-range LoRa through the YoLink hub, include real-time energy monitoring and overheat/overload protection, share an 1800W/15A rating, and support Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, Matter and Home Assistant.

Yes. Both the YoLink Mini Plug and the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug communicate over LoRa rather than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so each one requires the YoLink hub to connect to the app and other integrations.

Choose the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug if the outlet is exposed to the weather, for example a pool pump, fountain or garden lighting, where its IP63 rating protects against dust and splashing rain.

Choose the YoLink Mini Plug if you want the more affordable option for indoor, basement or covered outlets and do not need weatherproofing, while still getting long-range LoRa control and energy monitoring.