Side by side comparison for iHome iSP8 Smart Plug – iDevices Switch – Elgato Eve Energy

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Price:
49.99 USD
Price:
49.95 USD
Price:
49.95 USD
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ProsPros:
– Doesn’t block extra outlets
– Comes with a remote
– Works well with all appliances (large/small)
– Compatible with most smart home brands
– Apple Watch compatible
Pros:
– Large button
– Doesn’t block second outlet
– Works well with larger appliances (i.e. dehumidifier)
Pros:
– Elgato’s App is top notch
– Works well with larger appliances (i.e. dehumidifier)
ConsCons:
– App is average
Cons:
– Re-adding device to HomeKit network didn’t always work on first try
Cons:
– “Slower” than other plugs (by a second)
– Fairly large
Design/Functionality Rating
DESIGN & FUNCTIONALITY

(iHome iSP8 Smart Plug)
DESIGN & FUNCTIONALITY

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DESIGN & FUNCTIONALITY

(Elgato Eve Energy)
Design/Functionality– Doesn’t get in the way of outlets
– Manual button is large
– App is average
– No connectivity issues
– Remote access using iHome’s own cloud
– Apple Watch integration is decent
– Energy metering
– Comes with a remote (useful for hard to reach applications)
– Small design allows access to second outlet
– Manual button is large
– App is one of the best for HomeKit
– Ran into issues with re-adding to home network (always worked after a couple of tries)
– No remote access (without Apple TV)
– Apple Watch integration
– Energy metering
– Has a night light
– Blocks second outlet
– Manual button is small
– App is one of the best for HomeKit
– Uses Bluetooth rather than WiFi
– No remote access (without Apple TV)
– No Apple Watch integration
– Energy metering
– No extra features
Compatibility Rating
COMPATIBILITY
COMPATIBILITY
COMPATIBILITY
CompatibilityWorks with:
-HomeKit
– Amazon Alexa
– Wink
– Google Home
– Samsung Smart Things
Doesn’t work with:
– IFTTT
Works with:
– HomeKit
– Google Home
– Amazon Alexa
Doesn’t work with:
– Wink
– Samsung Smart Things
– IFTTT
Works with:
-HomeKit
Doesn’t work with:
– Amazon Alexa
– Wink
– Google Home
– Samsung Smart Things
– IFTTT
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