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Sengled Smart Outlet

Sengled

budget HA: goodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally. local: goodLocal control for everyday use; a few features may still touch the cloud. Zigbee
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Sengled Smart Outlet smart plug
Owner’s hands-on review ★★★★★

Good enough that I bought 6

I wanted notifications when a device finished a job, or when I’d forgotten to turn something off, so I bought six of these to scatter around the house, plus a couple in an unheated, uninsulated garage in Minnesota. It got down to about -15F here this past winter.

The indoor ones are still going strong in a variety of spots. I run a mix of these and Shelly smart plugs for things like Christmas lights and 3D printer power monitoring, and I used to use one to keep an eye on our gas dryer.

The pair in the garage did not survive the winter, which isn’t really a knock against them. They aren’t rated for anything close to the extreme temperatures we get outdoors here.

At around $15 each they’re a fair deal, and when they drop to about $10 on sale they’re a great one.

One more reason to buy several: mains-powered outlets like these make excellent Zigbee repeaters, so they strengthen your mesh as you add more.

Site owner · 2026-06-09

Quick verdict

If you already run a Zigbee coordinator, this is one of the cheapest paths to a fully local smart plug. No cloud, no app account, no hub of its own.

Standout: Cheap local Zigbee plug, no cloud account needed.

Last checked: 2026-05-23

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant goodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Google Home okayWorks, but with limits or extra setup.
Alexa goodWell supported, with only minor gaps.
Works offline yes
Setup easy
Extra hub needed yes
Power plug-in

Why it stands out

  • Inexpensive Zigbee plug, fully local via ZHA or zigbee2mqtt
  • No vendor hub of its own required
  • Easy pairing to existing Zigbee networks

Reasons to hesitate

  • No energy monitoring on the standard model
  • Still needs a Zigbee coordinator

Best for

  • Home Assistant users with a Zigbee coordinator who want cheap local plugs
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Avoid if

  • You don't have a Zigbee coordinator
  • You need energy monitoring

Privacy and local-control notes

Pure Zigbee, no cloud account required when paired to a local hub.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ZHA / zigbee2mqtt.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Often sold in multi-packs under $15/each. Sengled sells both Zigbee and Bluetooth-mesh variants — match the Zigbee one to a local coordinator.

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