Hardware Matrix

Is 16A Smart Energy Plug Compatible with Apple HomeKit (via Homebridge/Z2M)?

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VERDICT: [ BRIDGE NEEDED ]
Protocol: Zigbee 3.0
Bridge Needed: YES
⚡ DANGER: MAINS VOLTAGE PRESENT

This installation carries line voltage capable of causing severe electric shock, injury, or fire. Disconnect power at the breaker before wiring, verify with a non-contact voltage tester, and consult a qualified electrician if you are not confident working with mains circuits. Do not rely on this page as your only reference — confirm terminal assignments against the manufacturer's own documentation.

Electrical Specifications

Always confirm pin assignments against the manufacturer datasheet before wiring.

Ratings vary by vendor — check your own unit. This entry covers a reference design sold by many manufacturers under many brand names. Electrical ratings differ between those versions, including the maximum load and the voltage it is built for, so quoting a single figure here would be wrong for some readers. Read the rating printed on the device itself or on its packaging, and use that. Fitting a unit beyond its rated load is a fire risk, so treat this as the one spec you confirm yourself.

Compatibility Overview

The Tuya 16A Smart Energy Plug requires a bridge (Zigbee2MQTT with Homebridge or Home Assistant HomeKit integration) to pair with Apple Home. Once bridged Siri controls on/off state and energy monitoring.

Wiring

Terminal assignments for this device

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This device carries mains voltage, and its terminal markings vary by model and revision. Publishing a generic AC terminal diagram here would risk you wiring live conductors from a drawing that does not match the part in your hand — so we do not print one. Use the manufacturer's own installation sheet for terminal identification.

Technical Specification Matrix

Feature / Attribute Specification / Status
Hardware Protocol Zigbee 3.0
Bridge Required YES
Border Router Needed Zigbee2MQTT Coordinator + Homebridge
Hardware Capabilities & Peripherals
Switch State Real-time Power (W) Voltage (V) Current (mA)

Discovered by the integration at pairing time. Which of these appear depends on your integration and its version.

Pairing Complexity Advanced YAML
Factory Reset Instruction Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the status indicator blinks rapidly.

Step-by-Step Pairing Guide

1

Factory Reset Device

Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the status indicator blinks rapidly.

2

Initialize Pairing Mode on Apple HomeKit (via Homebridge/Z2M)

Open Apple HomeKit (via Homebridge/Z2M) administration console, navigate to Integrations / Add Device, and start pairing scanner.

3

Confirm Entity Binding & State Verification

Verify that primary entities (Switch State, Real-time Power (W), Voltage (V), Current (mA)) report live state changes inside Apple HomeKit (via Homebridge/Z2M).

🛠️ Correction & Field Reports

Report an Error or Share What You Found in Practice

Does the reset sequence not work, an entity not appear, or the compatibility verdict not match what you see with 16A Smart Energy Plug? Report a correction to our index.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 16A Smart Energy Plug work without an internet connection?
Once exposed to HomeKit via local Homebridge/MQTT Siri voice commands and automations function locally.
How is 16A Smart Energy Plug powered?
Mains powered (AC 110-240V). This entry covers the 16A class — confirm the rating printed on your own unit.
How does 16A Smart Energy Plug handle signal range and mesh networking?
Operates as a high-power Zigbee mesh router to extend network coverage throughout rooms.

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