Cheap zigbee sockets (various brands)

💬 Lounge
1

Noticed there are many, relatively cheap, zigbee sockets available online at places like amazon and ebay, many of which look the same but under different brands.
example-
https://amzn.eu/d/ejsELx2
https://amzn.eu/d/hlrHnLF
https://amzn.eu/d/fMMz9CU

has anyone any comments or experience with these devices?
In particular, the quality and reliability and compatibility.

2

I have bought a bunch of these types of outlets, but US, not UK.

In general, I buy cheap lots of cheap devices, and I have not had any issues with them or fails. The plugs just use the generic zigbee outlet driver.

3

Hi @UkSub

I'm also based in the UK.

You can buy those style zigbee plugs for about £4:

Summary

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007280971005.html?src=google&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!6.24!5.91!!!!!%40!12000040052844109!ppc!!!&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=494-037-6276&isdl=y&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&aff_platform=google&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&gclsrc=aw.ds&&albagn=888888&&ds_e_adid=&ds_e_matchtype=&ds_e_device=c&ds_e_network=x&ds_e_product_group_id=&ds_e_product_id=en1005007280971005&ds_e_product_merchant_id=5384521667&ds_e_product_country=GB&ds_e_product_language=en&ds_e_product_channel=online&ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_url_v=2&albcp=17859500389&albag=&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAk8G9BhA0EiwAOQxmfjwEbcBzwCQHE00t0a8dsvBnu4EogpRsNYTyZpo-9JOk_iLp-itSHRoCKJAQAvD_BwE

Also, the ikea plugs are exceptionally good IMO. Plug with remote, no power monitoring, tenner:

Summary

TRETAKT smart plug with remote control - IKEA

Same plug, no remote, £6:

Summary

TRETAKT smart plug - IKEA

Ikea power monitoring plug £9

Summary

INSPELNING plug, smart/energy monitor - IKEA

4

All three of your listed smartplugs/smartsockets are based on Tuya technology, but are made by different manufacturers. Since I am in the States, I have not used either of those models.

Currently, I am using smartplugs by Third Reality, but I do not know if they make devices for the UK.