Introduction
The Eve Energy Smart Plug offers seamless control over your lights and appliances, integrating with major smart home platforms via Matter over Thread technology. Designed with privacy at its core, it provides app and voice control, energy monitoring, and robust connectivity without cloud dependency.
Image: Two Eve Energy smart plugs, showcasing their compact design and green indicator lights.
What's in the Box
- Eve Energy Smart Plug
- Quick Start Guide
Setup
To set up your Eve Energy Smart Plug, you will need a compatible smart home hub that supports both Matter and Thread. Ensure your hub is updated to the latest firmware.
- Choose Your Platform: Decide which smart home platform you wish to use (Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, or Google Home).
- Verify Hub Compatibility: Ensure you have a hub that supports both Matter and Thread for your chosen platform. Refer to evehome.com/hub for a list of compatible hubs.
- Plug In Eve Energy: Insert the Eve Energy Smart Plug into a standard wall outlet.
- Open Smart Home App: Launch the app for your chosen smart home platform (e.g., Apple Home app, Alexa app).
- Add Accessory: Follow the in-app instructions to add a new accessory. You will typically need to scan the Matter setup code located on the device itself or in the Quick Start Guide.
- Complete Setup: Once scanned, the app will guide you through naming the device and assigning it to a room.
Video: "Getting started with Matter" - This video provides a visual guide on the initial setup process for Matter-enabled devices like Eve Energy, highlighting the importance of a compatible hub and the ease of integration across platforms.
Image: This diagram illustrates the various smart home hubs required for Eve Energy to function across different platforms, emphasizing the need for a Thread Border Router.
Operating Instructions
Once set up, you can control your Eve Energy Smart Plug using various methods:
- App Control: Use your smart home app to switch connected devices on or off from anywhere.
- Voice Control: Use voice commands with your preferred voice assistant (Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant) to control the plug. For example, "Hey Siri, turn on the living room lamp."
- Manual Control: The Eve Energy Smart Plug features a physical button on the device itself for manual on/off control.
Image: A close-up of the Eve Energy smart plug in a wall outlet, demonstrating its use for app and voice control of connected devices.
Image: This image highlights the Eve Energy smart plug's remote control capabilities, showing a user managing a connected device via their smartphone while away from home.
Energy Monitoring
The Eve Energy Smart Plug allows you to track the power consumption of connected devices. This feature is primarily available for Apple Home users via the Eve app (available for iOS).
- View real-time consumption in watts.
- Monitor projected cost based on your energy rates.
- Review total consumption over time (daily, weekly, monthly).
Image: A smartphone screen displaying the Eve app's energy monitoring interface, showing consumption, projected cost, and total consumption data for the Eve Energy smart plug.
Compatibility and Privacy
Eve Energy is designed for broad compatibility and strong privacy:
- Matter-Enabled: Seamlessly control your home across smartphones and voice assistants of all major platforms.
- Thread Network Technology: Utilizes Thread for a robust and responsive smart home network, enhancing stability and reach.
- 100% Privacy: No Eve cloud, no registration, no tracking. All communication is local, ensuring your data stays private.
Video: "Smart in 60 Seconds with Eve - Matter" - This short video quickly explains the benefits of Matter and Thread technology for Eve devices, emphasizing cross-platform compatibility and network reliability.
Image: This graphic highlights the Eve Energy smart plug's compatibility with leading smart home platforms, including Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home.
Image: This image emphasizes Eve's commitment to user privacy, stating "100% Privacy" with no cloud, subscription, or registration required.
Maintenance
Eve Energy is designed for low maintenance. Keep the device clean and free from dust. No user-serviceable parts are inside. For optimal performance, ensure your smart home hub and Eve Energy firmware are always up to date.
Troubleshooting
- Device Unresponsive:
- Check if the smart plug is securely plugged into the outlet.
- Ensure your smart home hub is online and functioning correctly.
- Restart your smart home hub and/or the Eve Energy plug by unplugging it for 10 seconds and plugging it back in.
- Verify that your Wi-Fi network is stable and accessible to your hub.
- Cannot Add Device:
- Confirm your smart home hub supports Matter and Thread.
- Ensure you are scanning the correct Matter setup code.
- Try resetting the Eve Energy plug to factory settings (refer to the Quick Start Guide for specific instructions).
- Make sure your smartphone is close to the Eve Energy plug during setup.
- Inaccurate Energy Readings:
- Ensure the Eve app is updated to the latest version.
- Verify that the connected appliance is drawing power.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 2.36 x 2.76 x 1.52 inches; 6 ounces |
| Item Model Number | 20EBU4101 |
| Manufacturer | Eve |
| Operation Mode | ON-OFF |
| Current Rating | 15 Amps |
| Operating Voltage | 120 Volts (AC) |
| Connector Type | Plug In |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Warranty and Support
For detailed warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Eve website or the user guide PDF.
- Official User Manual (PDF): Download PDF
- Eve Brand Store: Visit Store
