Product Review

While the iHome Outdoor Smart Plug is half the cost of the  $80 iDevices plug  we reviewed a few years ago, it's also technically half the plug. iHome's model works just as well, and with the same voice assistants we've come to expect: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Homekit and then some. The difference is quantity of outlets. The iDevices Outdoor Switch comes with two power outlets, while the  iHome Outdoor SmartPlug  ( $33.99 at Amazon.com )  comes with just one. The Outdoor  SmartPlug  ( $16.00 at Amazon.com )  looks very much like the iDevices smart plug and neither are particularly attractive and certainly not discreet. A thick, black 6-inch cord connects iHome's bulky black outlet box with your wall outlet. Part of the plug's bulkiness is to protect it from the elements, but it's still a bit of an eyesore, especially if the exterior of your home is a lighter color. The Outdoor SmartPlug comes with an anchor and screw for hanging the ...