Athom Smart Plug V2 (ESPHome)

Quick verdict

If you like the idea of ESPHome but not the soldering, Athom's pre-flashed plug is the shortcut: plug it in, adopt it in the ESPHome dashboard, and you have local on/off plus energy monitoring with no cloud. Wi-Fi-only is the main trade-off versus a Zigbee plug.

Standout: A smart plug that ships with ESPHome already installed, so it lands in Home Assistant fully local, with energy monitoring and no cloud account.

Notes last checked May 27, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• Comes pre-flashed with ESPHome, so you get local control out of the box without opening the case or soldering
• Reports energy monitoring (power, voltage, current) straight into Home Assistant
• You can adopt and re-flash it from the ESPHome dashboard like any other ESPHome device

Reasons to hesitate

• Wi-Fi only, so each plug adds to your 2.4GHz network load
• Sold mostly direct from Athom, so shipping times vary by region
• The plug body is bulkier than a typical Zigbee plug

Best for

• People who want ESPHome local control without a DIY build
• Anyone who wants per-outlet energy monitoring reported locally

Avoid if

• You are trying to keep devices off Wi-Fi and on Zigbee or Thread
• You need a compact plug that will not block the second outlet

Privacy and local-control notes

Ships with ESPHome pre-installed, so it joins Home Assistant locally with no vendor account or cloud. Energy data stays on your network.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ESPHome.

Built with ESPHome - see the ESPHome guide for Home Assistant →

Buying reality check

Price notes: Budget pricing direct from Athom; ordering several at once usually lowers per-unit shipping.

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