Control your existing outdoor lights or appliances from anywhere with the dual Outdoor Smart Plug.
Ring Bridge, Ring Alarm Pro, Echo (4th Gen) or Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) required to enable smart features, such as mobile notifications and customizable settings.
Connect Outdoor Smart Plug to Ring Bridge to enable customizable smart controls in the Ring app and sync with other select Ring Smart Lights, Ring doorbells, cameras, and select Alexa-enabled devices.
Dimensions: 4.92 in. x 3.14 in. x 1.96 in. (125mm x 80mm x 50mm)
Power input: 120VAC, 60Hz / Power output: 120 VAC, 60Hz, Maximum loads across both outlets: 15A; ½ HP motor load, 1875 watt (resistance)
Requires Ring Bridge for smart controls, sold separately. One Ring Bridge supported per household. See Tech Specs for compatibility requirements and other important information.
Control outdoor lights and appliances from anywhere.
Connect Outdoor Smart Plug to the Ring Bridge to enable customizable smart controls
Outdoor Smart Plug can sync with Ring Smart Lights, Ring doorbells, cameras, and selected Alexa-enabled devices.
Smart controls for every season
No matter the time of year, Outdoor Smart Plug, with its weather-resistant design, lets you control your existing outdoor devices or lights remotely.
Technical Details
Ring Outdoor Smart Plug
Dimensions
4.92 in. x 3.14 in. x 1.96 in. (125mm x 80mm x 50mm)
Available colors
Black
Features
Dual outlet support. Set schedules from the Ring app (Ring Bridge required).
Power
Input: 120 VAC, 60Hz
Output: 120 VAC, 60Hz
Maximum loads
Across both outlets: 15A; ½ HP motor load, 1875 watt (resistance)
Connectivity
Wireless connection to Ring Bridge
Operating conditions
Plug into weatherproof GFCI outlet and hand or mount to wall with outlets facing down. Ring Bridge required for use with other Ring products. One Ring Bridge per household, supports approximately 50 Ring Smart Lighting devices.
Box includes
Ring Outdoor Smart Plug, outlet covers, 6.5 in cable (1), and installation hardware (1pkt).
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Customers like the performance, ease of setup, and plug of the vdo devices. For example, they mention that it works awesome, it works well with the Ring App, and that it offers two separate plugs which can be turned on and off separately. Most appreciate the versatility. That said, some complain about the accessibility and opinions are mixed on connectivity and quality.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
61 customers mention46 positive15 negative
Customers like the performance of the vdo devices. For example, they mention it works awesome, works well with the Ring app, and is easy to set up. Some say it's great for controlling pond pumps and patio lights, and works perfectly with timer schedules.
"...These work awesome and connectivity is great!" Read more
"...They also work great with schedules during vacations." Read more
"...Never had an issue with it. Buy it. It is great. Two plugs, each separately controllable with the app." Read more
"...This outdoor plug had troubles with the signal and more often than not I had to walk outside to manually turn it off defeating the entire purpose of..." Read more
31 customers mention28 positive3 negative
Customers find the setup of the device to be easy. They mention that it's easy to set routines, install the bridge, and link to the smart plug. The plug and the Ring app are easy to use, and the installation was smooth and seamless. The device is easy to control by the Ring smart lighting hub, and it'll link to it with ease. Customers also appreciate that the plugs are each separately controllable with the app, and that they can even set up a timer.
"...You can set each outlet on its own schedule...." Read more
"I really liked how easy it was to setup with our current Ring system...." Read more
"Set up for the Ring Outdoor Smart Plug was simple and fast. Set it up in the Ring app, name your Outlet A and Outlet B, and done...." Read more
10 customers mention9 positive1 negative
Customers like the plug. They say it offers two separate plugs that can be turned on and off separately. They like that it's a neat add-on smart plug that allows them to use each outlet on the device individually. Customers also love the fact that it converts solitary outdoor outlet into 2 grounded outlets. They mention that it is the best Smart Plug on the market.
"This plug is fantastic. I have all my lights set on a schedule through the Ring app. Never had an issue with it. Buy it. It is great...." Read more
"...I love the fact that it converts a single outdoor outlet into 2 grounded outlets, providing extra plug-ins for outdoors...." Read more
"So far these work really well and like that I can control each outlet separately...." Read more
"...It even allows you to use each outlet on the device individually. We use it for backyard string lights...." Read more
9 customers mention9 positive0 negative
Customers like the versatility of the doorbell. For example, they say it's awesome for door light, perfect for deck lighting, and great for backyard string lights. They also mention that it'll control holiday lights with the flexibility of smart lighting through the Ring App. That said, they're happy with the product's durability and say it stands up to the weather.
"...Has a pilot light and a sturdy case. Got it free when I purchased a light controller." Read more
"...And all the flexibility of smart lighting through the Ring App......" Read more
"...Works perfect, great for switching outdoor lights on and off from the comfort of the Lazyboy...." Read more
"Great for our out door decor with lights. Stood up to the weather. I just ordered a second." Read more
19 customers mention8 positive11 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the vdo devices. Some mention that it works awesome and has great connectivity, while others say that it constantly loses connection and would not connect.
"Easy setup but wifi connection can be spotty." Read more
"...These work awesome and connectivity is great!" Read more
"...I assume they need an update but with no ability to connect to anything there is no way to update them that I could see...." Read more
"Must be used with a Ring Bridge but connects flawlessly and works great!" Read more
12 customers mention8 positive4 negative
Customers are mixed about the quality of the vdo devices. Some mention that they are very sturdy units, reliable, and well-protected. However, others say that it didn't last two years and was a poor design choice.
"...the Ring Smart Lighting Bridge, but the Plug itself is a solid piece of hardware." Read more
"...Now it’s dead as a doorknob 19 Months in. Buy and your own risk but id buy a warranty with this one if you do buy it." Read more
"These are very sturdy units. I use them inside and outside seasonal lights. They also work great with schedules during vacations." Read more
"...Has a pilot light and a sturdy case. Got it free when I purchased a light controller." Read more
5 customers mention0 positive5 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the accessibility of the outdoor smart plug. They mention that it does not allow access to the light to other Ring users. It can only be controlled by one person and reliance on the Ring Lighting Bridge.
"...My only issue with the Ring Outdoor Smart Plug is its reliance on the Ring Lighting Bridge...." Read more
"...I planned on using it to control outdoor lighting but it does not allow access by others if you try and share it. No where does Ring tell you that...." Read more
"...This can only be controlled by one person. Lol. That is weird." Read more
"...Yes, groups can get shared but not lights. a functionality i discovered has been missing and requested in ring user forums since2019...." Read more
5 customers mention0 positive5 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the plug. They mention that it is not compatible with wall transformer plugs, and it requires a bridge to work.
"...No other smart plug requires a bridge. I'm done with ring." Read more
"...Disappointed in this outdoor plug because it requires a bridge to work. Don’t understand why...." Read more
"Careful… Alarm base station is just 1 1/2 hrs old and this plug is NOT compatible. Read the fine print. Returning and going with a less smart device" Read more
"...Everything else they make needs a base or a bridge it seems. This needs a bridge. No other plug does. So I sent it back. Just want to connect to phone" Read more
It's larger than I anticipated which is fine and I'm sure it works with the bridge just fine. Here's the problem with their design...they've chosen a low profile plug which is directional. So when you plug this into a In-Use Outdoor outlet cover as you should and is in their picture, the outlet has to be vertically oriented and this plugged into the lower plug. The Ring Smart Transformer also has this low profile plug and now they've designed 2 outdoor accessories that can't be used on the same outlet. If your outlet is horizontal (like mine) then you are severely limited in In-Use covers(I used Sigma) that will accept this plug and allow another device to be plugged in. In-use covers are made for regular straight plugs.I do like that each outlet is individually controlled on the unit and can be put in different groups.
This product does exactly what it says it does. I love how I can access it through my ring app and turn on my outside string lights manually or the fact that I can set a schedule to have them turn on automatically and turn off. You can set each outlet on its own schedule. As the warning says before setting a schedule, make sure you are not setting up electric tools to it and they turn on by themselves. Definitely recommend! Be sure to get the smart bridge as well.
I really liked how easy it was to setup with our current Ring system. We wanted to put external flood lights plugged into the outdoor Ring plug and this along with the Ring bridge allowed us to do that. We can turn them on with a simple command to Alexa or from our phones or programed into the camera security system we have. Definitely a must have even if it’s just for Christmas lights or turning lights on in your yard.