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Best smart outlets for Apple Home
Thread plugs that stay in Home after a router reboot — and the Wi-Fi ones we tolerate.
Our pick: Eve Energy, then Matter Thread from a brand you already trust
Apple Home is picky in a way that saves you later. These smart outlets commission with a code, show power state, and do not vanish when iCloud hiccups.
Best: Eve Energy
Thread, Matter, energy monitoring, no mandatory Eve account for basic use. Buy the current Matter hardware, not a dusty Bluetooth leftover.
Also good
Aqara and Nanoleaf Matter plugs if you already have those apps. Meross Matter is fine for a closet lamp. Skip random Amazon Basics Matter plugs until they survive a year of firmware.
Questions we get
Do I need a HomePod for smart outlets in Apple Home?
You need a home hub: HomePod, Apple TV, or a current HomePod mini. Thread plugs also want a Thread border router, which those hubs provide. A phone alone is not a hub.