Wyze Smart Plug Outdoor Review

What the Wyze Smart Plug Outdoor actually is

This is a weatherproof smart plug built to live outside year-round. It has two independently controlled outlets, so you can run patio string lights on one and a fountain or inflatable lawn decoration on the other, then schedule each on its own. You control it through the Wyze app over your home Wi-Fi, no separate hub required.

The selling point is dead simple. It's an outlet you can boss around from your phone, set on a timer, or trigger at sunrise and sunset automatically. For under $30, that's a lot of convenience packed into something most people forget is even there once it's set up.

How it performs day to day

The headline feature most owners care about is the sunset/sunrise scheduling, and it works well. Set your string lights to flip on at dusk and off at midnight, and you stop thinking about them. The two outlets being separately controllable is genuinely useful, more useful than the single-outlet outdoor plugs from competitors at a similar price.

It connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, which is normal for this class of device but worth knowing if your router buries that band. Placement matters. If the plug sits at the far edge of your yard behind a brick wall, expect occasional dropouts, the same gripe you'll see across cheap outdoor smart plugs. Voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant is supported, so 'turn off the patio lights' works without opening the app.

Reliability is the recurring theme in owner feedback: most units run for years without drama, a minority report a plug that drops offline or dies early. That's roughly the Wyze pattern across their whole catalog. You're trading a little long-term certainty for a very low price.

The good and the annoying

On the plus side: two independently controlled outlets, solid weather sealing, easy scheduling, voice assistant support, and a price that undercuts almost everything else. The Wyze app is more polished than you'd expect for the money, and setup takes a few minutes.

The annoyances: it's 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only with no Matter or Thread support, so it's not the most future-proof gadget on the shelf. There's no local control if Wyze's cloud has a bad day, which has happened. And the build, while weatherproof, feels like a budget product because it is one. If you want rock-solid reliability and don't mind paying double, a Kasa or Govee outdoor plug is the safer bet.

Who should buy it, and who should skip it

Buy it if you want to automate seasonal lights, patio string lights, fountains, or a holiday display without spending much. It's perfect for someone already in the Wyze ecosystem, or anyone who just wants a cheap, no-fuss way to schedule outdoor power.

Skip it if you need Matter compatibility, local-only control, or the kind of bulletproof uptime that justifies a higher price. People running critical gear outdoors, like a sump pump alert setup, should buy something more serious. This is a convenience product, not infrastructure.

The verdict

The Wyze Smart Plug Outdoor is one of the best cheap ways to make your yard and porch smarter. It does exactly what it promises, the dual outlets are a real edge over single-plug rivals, and at this price the occasional Wi-Fi quirk is easy to forgive. It's our value pick for outdoor smart plugs, with the honest caveat that you get Wyze-level longevity, not premium-brand peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Wyze Smart Plug Outdoor need a hub?

No. It connects directly to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and the Wyze app, with no separate hub or bridge required.

Can it control two devices separately?

Yes. It has two outlets that can be switched and scheduled independently, so you can run patio lights and a fountain on separate timers.

Is it actually weatherproof for year-round use?

Yes, it's rated for outdoor use in rain and snow. Most owners leave it outside all year, though like any budget device a small number report early failures.