Eve Energy UK

I’ve been using Eve products for a while now, and the Eve Energy (Matter) UK Smart Plug is another excellent addition to the lineup. High quality as expected: Build feels solid, and the plug fits securely. Trouble-free setup: Setup was fast and easy, just like my other Eve devices. Works perfectly with Thread: Connected reliably to my Thread Border Router and integrated smoothly with Apple Home. Matter support is great: Future-proof and works across multiple ecosystems like Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings. Reliable performance: So far, it’s been rock solid — no dropouts, fast responses, and energy monitoring works well. Privacy-focused: I appreciate Eve’s commitment to local processing and no cloud dependency. If you already use Eve products or want a smart plug that "just works," this is a fantastic choice.

Like: the parameters that the plug measures as shown in the picture. The thread network performance was satisfactory—I used the Eve Room with Apple TV and noticed that access to Eve Room was occasionally slow and it sometimes defaulted to a Bluetooth connection. However, with two smart plugs added to the network, coverage extended easily across four rooms. The response is quick, the design is appealing, the quality appears solid, and it’s easy to install and use. Dislike: Eve products are priced higher, presumably due to their quality. However, their larger size might obstruct access to power socket switches. Using two plugs adjacent to each other could also pose a spacing issue. If the plug is connected to the network and controls both the ATV and router, turning off the plug will cause it to stop responding to commands, resulting in the entire network going down.

Works very well, can confirm these work with apples home kit. The Eve app lets you see how much energy is being used. One issue, they are a little big and if used on a double socket it can prevent the other socket from being used. Only had them a month, lets see how the stand the test of time.

I’ve had a couple of these in the HomeKit config before and found them very reliable. The new Matter version is the same hardware, but you set up with single Matter QR code into the controller platform of your choice. This one I used to act as a link between HomeKit and a non-HomeKit Google Nest thermometer (so I can use Siri to turn on the heating remotely when I set off for home). Set up was simple and connected immediately HomeKit. Once set up, you then go into the device settings and put it in ‘pairing mode’ to get a code to copy into another controller (in my case the Smartthings app on my iPhone). This connected straight away and voila you can set up routines both in HomeKit and Smartthings. Unlike some other cheaper makes, I’ve had no disconnections or hardware failures with the Evos. The Evo app is comprehensive, giving good info on power usage and enabling schedules to be created directly in the app. It also shows your entire Thread network and compatible devices. Yes they are expensive compared to some, but worth it in my opinion if you want rock solid reliability.

If I could give zero stars I would! When compared with an equivalent product from Tapo, this plug is truly horrible to use. First of all it comes packaged like an iPhone with a crazy waste of packaging. It's a plug for goodness sake, I don't need to perform an 'unboxing' ceremony. But that's only the start, the real problem is the app which again by comparison to the Tapo is clunky, gives poor data and insists on adding all of your other Matter devices. The Tapo gives better data, stays in its lane when it comes to devices oh and by the way is 1/3 of the cost. I seriously suggest that you avoid this overpriced, overpackaged and substandard item.

Don’t know how I lived without these. Great for Christmas lights, no more reaching under the tree to turn on and off. Shame the double pack is no longer available as I would buy again.

I had 4 of these already and used them via the Eve app and bluetooth. I liked the fact no account is needed to operate them. But I bought a 5th one recently and discovered it won't work on my iPhone with iOS16 on it. The app no longer operates separately from Apple HomeKit but is not part of HomeKit. Plus you need the very latest version of HomeKit on iOS18 or possibly iOS17 at a push with an upgrade. But definitely won't work on iOS16. Its a shame - I liked the fact it could be connected to via Bluetooth with its own app.

This product is good for me to setup HomeKit to automate my electric products at home.