Smart socket

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Smart sockets are useful for making traditional “dumb” devices smart, like a standing lamp with a plug.

Sockets are always connected to power, which makes this socket also a hub in the Zigbee network and extends the range and coverage of your network. You can also place a smart socket in a strategic spot with poor coverage to improve this.

A smart plug with power consumption metrics can be useful to detect a machine’s state from its power draw. This can be used for washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, etc.

I use the European Zigbee BlitzWolf EU SHP-13 and SHP-15, which also measure power consumption. It has a physical button to switch the state, and can handle 3680 W and 16 A, which is enough for washing machines and dryers. It took me a while to find the right smart socket for this purpose, but the ones I use have run for years without any issues.

Zigbee smart power socket with power measurement - BlitzWolf EU SHP-15

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Zigbee smart power socket with power measurement - BlitzWolf EU SHP-13

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