Aqara Power Plug H2 (EU, RGB) – 16A Smart Plug, Thread & Zigbee 3.0, Energy Consumption Monitoring, Customisable RGB LED Ring, Native Matter & Apple Home Compatibility

Description

The Aqara Power Plug H2 (EU) is a state-of-the-art smart plug, designed to provide precise control over high-power appliances and native integration into modern smart home ecosystems. With a switching capacity of up to 16A (3680W), the H2 module stands out thanks to its hybrid connectivity architecture, supporting both the Matter over Thread protocol and Zigbee 3.0 (selectable via the app or the configuration module). A distinctive feature is the multicolour RGB LED ring integrated into the casing, which can function as a visual indicator of real-time energy consumption, a night light or an actuator for visual alerts in home automation systems.

Key Features & Technical Advantages

• Hybrid Connectivity (Thread & Zigbee 3.0): The device can operate natively on the Thread protocol (for an ultra-fast mesh network directly via Border Routers such as the Apple HomePod, Apple TV 4K and Nest Hub) or on the Zigbee 3.0 protocol (by connecting to a dedicated Aqara hub).

• Universal Matter Compatibility: As a Matter-native device, it integrates instantly and directly with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant, without relying on an external cloud.

• Multifunctional RGB LED Ring: The indicator light on the casing is not just a simple status LED. Its colour and brightness can be fully customised: it can change colour based on real-time energy consumption (e.g. green for low consumption, red when a wattage threshold is exceeded), act as a discreet night light, or flash as an alert when sensors in the home are triggered.

• Detailed Energy Consumption Monitoring: Measures and records consumption (W), voltage (V) and amperage (A) in real time. Consumption measurement works both in the Aqara Home app and via Matter (on compatible platforms).

• High Load Capacity (16A / 3680W): Designed for maximum safety, it allows you to connect high-power appliances such as electric radiators, boilers, washing machines or tumble dryers.

• Advanced Hardware Protections: Includes automatic protection against overload, overheating and short circuits, instantly cutting off the power supply if safety parameters are exceeded. It offers a relay status memory function (Power-off Memory) in the event of a power cut.

Examples of Applications and Automation

1. Visual Power Consumption Indicator: Set the RGB LED ring to gradually change colour from blue (idle consumption < 10W) to orange and red when the connected EV charging station or fan heater exceeds 2000W.

2. Smart Night Light with Sensor: Configure the LED ring to light up at 10% brightness in warm amber when a motion sensor detects movement in the hallway at night.

3. Large Appliance Management: Monitors the washing machine’s wash cycle and sends a notification when power consumption drops below 2W for 5 minutes (indicating that the programme has finished), simultaneously cutting off the power to the socket.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Aqara Power Plug H2 (EU) – Type F (Schuko)

• Wireless Protocols: Thread / Zigbee 3.0 / Bluetooth 5.0 (for pairing only)

• Maximum Load: 16A / 3680W (at 230V AC, 50/60Hz)

• Status / Lighting Indicator: Addressable RGB LED ring (customisable)

• Energy Measurement: Yes (Power W, Voltage V, Current A, History kWh)

• Standby Power Consumption: < 1W

• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +40°C

• Compatibility: Matter (Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings), Aqara Home, Home Assistant (ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT / Matter)

Package Contents: 1 × Aqara Power Plug H2 Smart Plug (EU), Quick Start Guide.

Why choose the Aqara Power Plug H2 from Wifishop?

The Aqara Power Plug H2 is an excellent choice for anyone building a modern smart home network based on the Matter over Thread standard. In addition to its high 16A switching capacity and precise energy monitoring, the RGB LED ring offers an extra level of interactivity that classic smart plugs lack, transforming a simple socket into a useful signalling element in the home.