WeMo Mini Smart Plug
Score: 75/100
KMC Smart Plug Mini
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Belkin WeMo Mini is a hub-free Wi-Fi smart plug with a tiny stackable form factor and solid voice-assistant support. Its 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi and lack of energy monitoring limit advanced use cases. Best for beginners who need simple indoor control and appreciate a long warranty.
The KMC Smart Plug Mini delivers a reliable, hub-free smart-plug experience with a lifetime warranty and robust safety certifications, supporting up to 1875 W of load. Its main compromises are a bulky design that blocks neighboring sockets and the absence of energy-monitoring features. It is best suited for beginners and families who value a simple, long-lasting solution over ultra-compact size.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,800 W | 1,875 Wbest | |
120 V | 125 Vbest | |
15 Abest | 15 Abest | |
3 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 90.7 gbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(2) | ||
Input Voltage (V) | 120 V | 125 V |
Maximum Power Rating (W) | 1800 W | 1875 W |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11n | 2.4 GHz |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) (years) | 3 years | lifetime years |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Device Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 1.4x2.4x3.8 in mm | 2.24×2.09×5.35 inches mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the WeMo Mini for its ultra-compact, stackable design and robust multi-assistant support, noting its low standby power and three-year warranty as differentiators. However, they also caution that the device's 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi and lack of energy monitoring place it behind some competitors for power-savvy users.
Everyday users generally praise the plug's ease of setup, reliable voice control, and the convenience of Away Mode for security while away. Recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi reliability issues on guest or enterprise networks, occasional app lag, and the plug's unsuitability for high-draw appliances.
Professional reviewers view the KMC Smart Plug Mini as a solid entry-level device with a very easy app-based setup, reliable Alexa/Google voice control, and strong safety certifications. They commend the lifetime warranty and no-hub design, but consistently point out the plug's bulk and its tendency to block an adjacent outlet, making it less suitable for dense outlet arrangements.
Everyday users love how quickly the plug can be added to the KMC app and how it lets them control lights and appliances from anywhere, including via voice assistants. Common praise centers on remote access, family sharing, and the ability to create schedules. Recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi pairing quirks, confusing LED indicators, and the physical size that blocks neighboring sockets.
“peace of mind for vacations”
“low idle power (0.7-0.8W)”
“"Simple 1-2 minute app setup by scanning a QR code and connecting to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network."”
