Open box Aqara Power Plug H2 (EU, RGB) – Smart Plug 16A, Thread & Zigbee 3.0 Protocol, Energy Consumption Metering, Customisable RGB LED Ring, Native Matter & Apple Home Compatibility
Description
What does "open box" mean?
Open-box products are returned products with opened or damaged packaging, but fully checked from a technical point of view and completely functional. They come with the same warranty as new products.
Aqara Power Plug H2 (EU) is a latest-generation smart plug, designed to offer precise control of 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 for its hybrid connectivity architecture, supporting both the Matter over Thread protocol and Zigbee 3.0 (selectable from the app or via the setup mode). A distinctive feature is the multicolour RGB LED ring built into the housing, which can act as a real-time visual consumption indicator, a night light or an actuator for visual alerts in home automations.
Key Features & Technical Advantages
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Hybrid Connectivity (Thread & Zigbee 3.0): The device can run natively on the Thread protocol (for an ultra-fast mesh network directly via Border Routers such as Apple HomePod, Apple TV 4K, Nest Hub) or on the Zigbee 3.0 protocol (by connecting to a dedicated Aqara hub).
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Universal Matter Compatibility: As a Matter-native device, it integrates instantly and directly into Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant, without depending on an external cloud.
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Multifunctional RGB LED Ring: The light indicator on the housing is not just a simple status LED. Its colour and intensity can be fully customised: it can change colour according to 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.
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Detailed Energy Monitoring: Measures and records power (W), voltage (V) and current (A) in real time. Energy metering works both in the Aqara Home app and via Matter (on compatible platforms).
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High Load Capacity (16A / 3680W): Designed for maximum safety, it allows high-power appliances such as electric radiators, water heaters, washing machines or tumble dryers to be connected.
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Advanced Hardware Protection: Includes automatic overload, overheating and short-circuit protection, cutting the power instantly when safety parameters are exceeded. Offers a relay state memory function (Power-off Memory) in the event of a power cut.
Application and Automation Examples
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Visual 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.
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Smart Night Light with Sensor: Configure the LED ring to light up at 10% intensity in amber (warm amber) when a motion sensor detects presence in the hallway during the night.
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Managing Large Appliances: Monitor the washing machine cycle and receive a notification when consumption drops below 2W for 5 minutes (a sign that the programme has finished), while switching off power to the plug at the same time.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Aqara Power Plug H2 (EU) - Type F (Schuko) |
| Socket type | C/E/F |
| Wireless protocols | Thread / Zigbee 3.0 / Bluetooth 5.0 (for pairing only); Matter over Thread + Aqara Zigbee |
| Maximum Load | 16A / 3680W (la 230V AC, 50/60Hz) |
| Status indicator / Lighting | Addressable RGB LED ring (customisable), indicates status/consumption/alerts, can work as an independent Matter light |
| Energy measurement | Yes (Power W, Voltage V, Current A, kWh history); real-time, daily and monthly consumption, consumption-based automations |
| Protection | Overload, overheating, child lock for the physical button |
| Self-consumption | < 1W |
| Operating temperature | -20°C ... +50°C |
| Compatibility | Matter (Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings), Aqara Home, Home Assistant (ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT / Matter) |
| Design | Compact, does not block adjacent sockets |
Package contents: 1 × Aqara Power Plug H2 (EU) smart plug, Quick start guide.
Why choose Aqara Power Plug H2 from Wifishop?
The Aqara Power Plug H2 is an excellent choice for anyone building a modern Smart Home network 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 conventional smart plugs lack, turning a simple plug into a useful signalling element in the home.
Practical use cases
- Plug in a household appliance (coffee maker, heater, fan) and switch it on remotely before you get home.
- Create an automatic schedule that switches off energy-consuming appliances on standby overnight.
- Monitor energy consumption in real time from the app to identify inefficient appliances.
It is the right choice for anyone who wants to automate household appliances and keep energy consumption under control without complicated installations.