# Outdoor powerplug **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices\ **Tags:** zigbee, homey-pro\ **Created:** [December 29, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/outdoor-powerplug/74267 "2022-12-29T07:16:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tob/32/37131_2.png) [@Tob](https://community.homey.app/u/Tob)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/outdoor-powerplug/74267/1 "2022-12-29T07:16:59Z")
Hi I have a simple need for a outdoor wall plug that works with homey pro Tried searching the forum but i cant find a simple/good solution. Right now im running a couple of nedis/tuya outdoor wifi powerplugs, cheap, reports power consumption (to nedis “SmartLife” cloud) and are stable/works well: [https://nedis.com/en-us/product/security-safety/smart-home/power/550710067/smartlife-smart-plug-wi-fi-ip44-power-meter-3680-w-plug-with-earth-contact-type-f-cee-77-30-40-0c-android-ios-grey-white](https://nedis.com/en-us/product/security-safety/smart-home/power/550710067/smartlife-smart-plug-wi-fi-ip44-power-meter-3680-w-plug-with-earth-contact-type-f-cee-77-30-40-0c-android-ios-grey-white) But they do not integrate with Homey. There is some ESPHome/Tasmota flash trickery possible that supposedley would make them work with HA (and homey) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/c/f/cf5129798fa491693be5fa61846c7f7daddb8cd9.jpeg "Flashing Tuya Smart Plugs with Tuya Convert") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITNDp2Rk_Ac) But i would prefer to buy new powerplugs that works out of the box instead Req - Reporting Power consumption to homey - On/off capable (doh!) - Ip44 spec or better (weather proof) - EU socket Pref - Zigbee or WiFi - Connect directly to Homey - 10-30 euro range - Not cloud based - Flashing hardware or building my own case (not enough time) Some considered alternatives and related posts and questions - Osram smart plug+ (no power consumption?) - Gardena outdoor socket (needs Gardena ecosystem, does it report power consumption?, expensive) - Popp outdoor socket (Only as genereic device? No power consumption?, Zwave, expensive) [Outdoor Smartplug WiFi ( EU ) - #12 by Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/t/outdoor-smartplug-wifi-eu/1131/12) [Popp outdoor switch - #2](https://community.homey.app/t/popp-outdoor-switch/11149/2) After some research, my power plugs seems to work nedis cloud now (will test) but would prefera a non cloud based solution… > [@Nedis WiFi Smart plug and Nedis® SmartLife](https://community.homey.app/t/nedis-wifi-smart-plug-and-nedis-smartlife/4062/49): > > @Hjelmdal Tuya Cloud app got major updates and supports more device types. Smart plugs with power measuring are supported now. If something’s not working, better ask in the official [Tuya Cloud topic](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-tuya-cloud/21313) Hoping someone have a nice solution to this simple problem 🙂 Take care! //T ---
**Author:** ![Tob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tob/32/37131_2.png) [@Tob](https://community.homey.app/u/Tob)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 10:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/outdoor-powerplug/74267/2 "2022-12-29T10:32:29Z")
Went the tuya cloud route for now Took some effort to setup but now i got power consumption working with the new developer api integration. Here is some threads to follow if someone else want to try this: Homey app: > [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Tuya Cloud - This app allows you to connect Homey to the Tuya cloud](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-tuya-cloud/21313): > > Tuya Cloud app NOTE: This app is no longer actively maintained, only PR (Pull Requests) will be merged and published as update; The developer does not respond to questions / requests any longer. App store: Test version (with more supported devices): Homey App for the Tuya cloud The word API will be used often. So, what is that about? API = special developed connection between Homey and Tuya servers The official API is now supported. It requires an extra development account and keys. Th… Tuya cloud setup steps: > **[Tuya IoT Platform Configuration Guide Using Smart Home PaaS](https://github.com/tuya/tuya-homebridge/wiki/Tuya-IoT-Platform-Configuration-Guide-Using-Smart-Home-PaaS?_source=d8fba44feeef4757f7f22a14c2295f3f)** > > Homebridge custom plugin for controlling Powered by Tuya (PBT) devices in HomeKit. This plugin is officially maintained by the Tuya Developer Team. - tuya/tuya-homebridge “Data center issues” > **[SOLVED Tuya: Can't Link Devices By App Account: Data Center Error](https://community.home-assistant.io/t/solved-tuya-cant-link-devices-by-app-account-data-center-error/353200/11)** > > Thanks that did work for me! Appreciate you taking the time to post. “QR code expired problem” Use the correct app, only got it to work with the “Tuya” app and not the “Nedis” app > > > \*\*Describe the bug\*\* > No success in adding my devices. Linking Tuya App account …is not working for me. > When I scan the QR I always get QR code has expired. > I'm in the correct data center: Central Europe Data Center > > \*\*Expected behavior\*\* > My Tuya app account is linked and I can add my devices. ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/outdoor-powerplug/74267/3 "2022-12-29T12:39:53Z")
Even if you have already decided to use Tuya, it’s funny to me that you refer to posts from 2018 and 2019. In the meantime, many things have changed. > [@Tob](#): > > Popp outdoor socket (Only as genereic device? No power consumption?, Zwave, expensive) Genereic device? No → [app available](https://homey.app/en-us/app/com.popp/POPP/) No power consumption? No → have a look at the app in the app store ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/0/b/0b1db0f55172abcfb04f569ec2a26b8c15379de6.jpeg) Zwave → Yes Expensive → Depends on the POV ---
**Author:** ![Tob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tob/32/37131_2.png) [@Tob](https://community.homey.app/u/Tob)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/outdoor-powerplug/74267/4 "2022-12-29T19:41:28Z")
Thank you @DirkG I’m glad that I could bring a smile to your face. It’s always nice to be able to brighten someone’s day and bring a little bit of joy and happiness into their life. Do you have experience running the Pop outdoor socket? Is the “new” app integration working well? And do you have any advice / experience with other outdoor power plugs? ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/outdoor-powerplug/74267/5 "2022-12-30T12:31:28Z")
No, I don’t have no experience with the POPP Outdoor Plug. In the forum it is reported that some have problems, others have no problems. I could imagine that the problems might be related to an old firmware. I also have no experience with other outdoor plugs. But in the outdoor area I have 4 sockets in use. For this I have put 1 Fibaro Double Switch 2 module in an IP55 junction box. From the junction box I have installed 2 cables to the outdoor sockets.