Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug
Score: 81/100
Linkind Matter Smart Plug
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug (KP401) provides weather-proof, dual-outlet control with a long 300 ft Wi-Fi range, making it ideal for garden lights, pumps and other outdoor devices. Its limitations include a 2.4 GHz-only connection, the need to cap unused sockets, and a relatively large size. It is best suited for homeowners who need reliable, voice-controlled outdoor power management.
The Linkind Matter Smart Plug is a compact, high-power outlet with seamless Matter integration and voice control across major ecosystems. Its main trade-offs are the lack of 5 GHz Wi-Fi, the need for a Matter hub, and no energy-monitoring feature. Ideal for users building a Matter-based smart home who need a reliable, high-load plug for indoor use.
| Attribute | | |
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1,875 Wbest | 1,800 W | |
125 Vbest | — | |
15 Abest | 15 Abest | |
2 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 290 g | 91 gbest |
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Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Rating (W) | 1875 W | 1800 W |
Features(1) | ||
External Hub Required | false | true |
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Certifications | FCC, ETL, IC, RoHS, IP64 | FCC, fire-resistant materials |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Device Weight (g) | 290 g | 91 g |
Device Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 124.6×60.5×58.2 mm mm | 82 mm (L) mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the KP400 for its exceptional 300 ft Wi-Fi range, robust IP64 protection, and dual-outlet independent control, emphasizing its suitability for outdoor lighting and pump automation. They also note the fire-retardant housing and ETL safety certification as strong safety credentials, while calling out the bulkier size and 2.4 GHz-only limitation as minor drawbacks.
Consumers repeatedly praise the plug's reliable app control, seamless Alexa voice integration, and durable weatherproof design that holds up in rain. Common themes include appreciation for the long Wi-Fi range and dual outlets, balanced by complaints about occasional connectivity drops, iOS setup hiccups, and the requirement to cap unused sockets.
“"Reliable app/remote control from anywhere" - Customer review”
“"Robust weatherproofing surviving rain/splashes" - Customer review”
“"standard Matter-enabled smart plug" - 9to5Mac”
9to5Mac calls the Linkind Matter Smart Plug a "standard Matter-enabled smart plug" that delivers exactly what users want: a low-cost two-pack with app-free QR-code setup in roughly three minutes, reliable hardware and broad ecosystem compatibility.
Everyday users consistently praise the plug's effortless cross-platform control, rapid QR-code setup into Apple Home, reliable voice and scheduling features, and its compact, safe design.
