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Amazon Basics Outdoor Smart Plug with 2 Individually Controlled Outlets, Works with Alexa Only, Voice Control, Weather Resistant…

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Best for

Best dual-outlet for Alexa homes

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.5(3,662)

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Verdict scoreGood
78/ 100

Current price

$23.99

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Amazon Basics Outdoor Smart Plug with 2 Individually Controlled Outlets, Works with Alexa Only, Voice Control, Weather Resistant…

The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across verified-purchase reviewers, the Amazon Basics outdoor plug posts a 4.5-star average over roughly 3,700 ratings, with two individually controlled outlets and weather-resistant construction. Buyers highlight simple setup and reliable voice control within the Alexa ecosystem. The significant caveat, stated plainly in the listing, is that it works with Alexa only, no Google Home, no Apple Home, no Matter.

What reviewers liked

  • Two individually controlled outlets
  • Strong verified-purchase rating (4.5 stars, ~3,700 ratings)
  • No hub required; weather resistant

Where it falls short

  • Works with Alexa only, no Google, Apple Home or Matter
  • No independent expert or community signal in the supplied data
  • Limited usefulness outside the Amazon ecosystem

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Across the reviews

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Across verified-purchase reviewers, the Amazon Basics outdoor plug posts a 4.5-star average over roughly 3,700 ratings, with two individually controlled outlets and weather-resistant construction. Buyers highlight simple setup and reliable voice control within the Alexa ecosystem.

The significant caveat, stated plainly in the listing, is that it works with Alexa only, no Google Home, no Apple Home, no Matter. That makes it a narrow recommendation: excellent value for committed Alexa households, a poor fit for anyone else. The supplied data did not include independent lab testing, so the score reflects the customer-rating consensus rather than measured performance.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Smart Upgrade
Amazon Basics Smart Outdoor Plug works with Alexa to add remote and voice control to traditional outdoor lightings and devices
Control From Anywhere
Schedule lights and outdoor electronic appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when you’re away
Simple To Set Up With Alexa
Plug in the smart outdoor plug, open the Alexa app, and get started in minutes as you get notified “device found and connected”. Otherwise, you can add your outdoor plug directly from Alexa app. No hubs or 3rd party apps or skills required. For zero touch set up experience, check “Link device to your Amazon account to simplify setup” during checkout and get started with your smart outdoor plug in no time. Note: Amazon Basics smart outdoor plug work exclusively with Alexa to be set up with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.
Individual Control Or Grouping
Includes 2 independently controllable outlets. Control each outlet individually by voice or remotely; or create groups in the Alexa app to combine devices together
No Smart Home Hub Required
Set up routines and schedules through the Alexa app; 2.4GHz Wi-Fi required; works exclusively with Alexa
Weather Resistant
IP65 rated enclosure gives protection against low pressure water jets from any direction, as well as condensation and water spray.

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