UK Power outlets

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If you want a cheap no-nonsense ST/Alexa controlled power socket, i’d go for this. You can get 2 for under £34 (50% off second one).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heiman-HS2SK-Z-Smart-Plug-White-/253260185417

I’ve a number of these and have had no issues. It is also a Z-Wave repeater.

If you want a Zigbee repeater, the Smartthings power socket, which has been hard to find recently, is now available here:

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Both give power usage readings and out of the box local processing (ie. no need for custom DTH)

Note that there have been some concerns with the ST socket overheating:

Smarthings Outlet. Fire Hazard

Sorry Smartthings, but I’ve logged a ticket and had no response. I’ve tried to contact you through twitter and also recieved no response. I now need to see whether posting on the public forum has any recourse Have a look at my YouTube upload. You can clearly see where my smartthings outlet started to smoke and burn. Luckily I was in and able to isolate the device before causing any serious fire damage apart from damage. This isn’t the first time a Samsung product range has been subject to self combustion. I have four Samsung outlet plugs in my house and I’m worried about the safety of these products not just in my house, but all ST users homes. The plug was so burnt it had to be prized apart to separate it from the device plug. Needless to say the outlet and device is now no longer wor…