What makes the Emporia Smart Plug different from other smart plugs?
Unlike basic smart plugs that only switch power on and off, Emporia also tracks real-time energy consumption for every connected device. See exactly how many watts and dollars each appliance uses, right in the app.
Which devices work best with the Emporia Smart Plug?
Works great on lamps, fans, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, and small appliances. Pair with an Emporia Vue to build a full home energy profile and pinpoint which devices are driving up your electricity bill.
Are there any devices I should not use with this smart plug?
Avoid appliances like refrigerators, freezers, medical equipment, and routers/servers. These often draw more than 10A continuously or exceed 15A for more than 1 hr/day, which exceeds the limits of any smart plug. Check your device before plugging in.
Why does this smart plug only work on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi?
2.4 GHz signals travel farther and pass through walls more effectively than 5 GHz, keeping your plug reliably connected even in garages, basements, or rooms at the far end of your home. Make sure to connect to your 2.4 GHz network during setup.
Can I pair this with an Emporia Vue to monitor my whole home's energy?
Yes. Pair with an Emporia Vue smart home energy monitor to get appliance-level data alongside your full home energy profile, which is ideal for identifying your highest-draw devices and finding savings across every room.
Which one is right for your home?
 Smart Plug (4 Pack) |  Vue 16 CT + 4 Plug Bundle |  Smart Plug (2 Pack) |  Vue 8 CT + 2 Plug Bundle |  Smart Plug (1 Pack) |  Vue Only + 1 Plug Bundle |  Vue + 16 CTs (No Plugs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Energy Monitoring Type | Device-level only | Device + circuit-level | Device-level only | Device + circuit-level | Device-level only | Device + circuit-level | Circuit-level only |
Circuits Monitored | None | Up to 16 | None | Up to 8 | None | — | None |
Smart Plugs Included | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Remote On/Off Control | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Real-Time Energy Tracking | Device only | Whole home + device | Device only | Whole home + device | Device only | Whole home + device | Whole home only |
Scheduling and Automation | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Voice Control (Alexa/Google) | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Wi-Fi Connection | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz or Ethernet | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz or Ethernet | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz or Ethernet | 2.4 GHz or Ethernet |
Solar Monitoring | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
App and Data Access | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Safety Certified | ETL Certified | UL + ETL Certified | ETL Certified | UL + ETL Certified | ETL Certified | UL + ETL Certified | UL Certified |
Best For | Monitoring individual devices | Select circuits + key devices | Monitoring individual devices | Select circuits + key devices | Monitoring individual devices | Select circuits + key devices | Select circuits |
What makes the Emporia Smart Plug different from other smart plugs?
Unlike basic smart plugs that only switch power on and off, Emporia also tracks real-time energy consumption for every connected device. See exactly how many watts and dollars each appliance uses, right in the app.
Which devices work best with the Emporia Smart Plug?
Works great on lamps, fans, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, and small appliances. Pair with an Emporia Vue to build a full home energy profile and pinpoint which devices are driving up your electricity bill.
Are there any devices I should not use with this smart plug?
Avoid appliances like refrigerators, freezers, medical equipment, and routers/servers. These often draw more than 10A continuously or exceed 15A for more than 1 hr/day, which exceeds the limits of any smart plug. Check your device before plugging in.
Why does this smart plug only work on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi?
2.4 GHz signals travel farther and pass through walls more effectively than 5 GHz, keeping your plug reliably connected even in garages, basements, or rooms at the far end of your home. Make sure to connect to your 2.4 GHz network during setup.
Can I pair this with an Emporia Vue to monitor my whole home's energy?
Yes. Pair with an Emporia Vue smart home energy monitor to get appliance-level data alongside your full home energy profile, which is ideal for identifying your highest-draw devices and finding savings across every room.
Which one is right for your home?
Smart Plug (4 Pack) | Vue 16 CT + 4 Plug Bundle | Smart Plug (2 Pack) | Vue 8 CT + 2 Plug Bundle | Smart Plug (1 Pack) | Vue Only + 1 Plug Bundle | Vue + 16 CTs (No Plugs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Energy Monitoring Type | ||||||
| Device-level only | Device + circuit-level | Device-level only | Device + circuit-level | Device-level only | Device + circuit-level | Circuit-level only |
| Circuits Monitored | ||||||
| None | Up to 16 | None | Up to 8 | None | — | None |
| Smart Plugs Included | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Remote On/Off Control | ||||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Real-Time Energy Tracking | ||||||
| Device only | Whole home + device | Device only | Whole home + device | Device only | Whole home + device | Whole home only |
| Scheduling and Automation | ||||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Voice Control (Alexa/Google) | ||||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Wi-Fi Connection | ||||||
| 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz or Ethernet | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz or Ethernet | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz or Ethernet | 2.4 GHz or Ethernet |
| Solar Monitoring | ||||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| App and Data Access | ||||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Safety Certified | ||||||
| ETL Certified | UL + ETL Certified | ETL Certified | UL + ETL Certified | ETL Certified | UL + ETL Certified | UL Certified |
| Best For | ||||||
| Monitoring individual devices | Select circuits + key devices | Monitoring individual devices | Select circuits + key devices | Monitoring individual devices | Select circuits + key devices | Select circuits |