Aqara
Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK
- Native integration
- Local control
- Zigbee
- Thread
- Matter
Prices verified September 2026
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This is a genuine in-wall replacement, not a plug-in gadget — isolating the circuit and wiring in the faceplate is a 15-minute job if you're competent with a screwdriver, but get an electrician if you're not; a like-for-like swap isn't notifiable under Part P, but live mains isn't something to guess at. At roughly £68-70 it costs more than a cheap plug-in energy monitor plus a separate USB charger, but you get both in one flush faceplate with no trailing plug. Best suited to a TV/media unit or kitchen worktop, where a bulky adaptor looks wrong — check your back-box depth first, since anything under 25mm needs the included spacer.
What can Home Assistant control on the Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Socket 1 / Socket 2 | Toggle | Independent switching per outlet |
| Power | Sensor (W) | Per-socket in Zigbee+hub mode; combined-only reading in Matter/Thread mode |
| USB-C | Toggle | Switch the USB charging module |
Which pairing mode you choose is a real trade-off, not just a setup preference: Zigbee mode (via an Aqara hub) gives independent power metering per socket plus the USB-C module, while Matter/Thread mode collapses everything into one combined power reading for both sockets and USB together — hub-free, but with no per-socket breakdown. If per-socket data matters (e.g. an automation that fires when a specific appliance's cycle finishes by watching its power draw fall below a threshold), that only works on the Zigbee+hub path, not the hubless Matter route this product is otherwise sold on.
Specs
| usb | Dual USB-C (30W single / 15W each) |
|---|---|
| voltage | 230-250V AC, 50/60Hz |
| max load | 13A (~3000W); Matter mode defaults to a 3250W power-protection cutoff |
| plug type | BS1363 in-wall double socket |
| dimensions | 146 x 86 x 38.4 mm (H x W x D) |
| installation | Replaces existing wall socket — wiring required (neutral + earth needed) |
| standby power | Not separately published for this UK outlet SKU; Aqara's other H2-series Zigbee/Thread plugs draw ≈0.4W idle |
| back box depth | Min 25mm; 10mm spacer included for shallower back boxes |
| energy monitoring | true |
| operating temperature | -5C to 40C, 0-95% RH non-condensing |
How does the Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK (this product) | £67.99 | Matter, Thread, Zigbee | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Power Plug H2 UK (RGB) | £32.99 | Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Bluetooth | Yes | Works with HA |
| Eve Energy (Matter) UK Smart Plug | £39.95 | Thread, Matter, Bluetooth | Yes | Works with HA |
| Fibaro Wall Plug UK (FGWPG-111) | £41.61 | Z-Wave | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (matter), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Aqara cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK use, and do I need a hub?
- The Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK uses Matter and Thread and Zigbee. To pair it with Home Assistant you need a Thread border router if it is Matter-over-Thread, or just your Wi-Fi network if it is Matter-over-Wi-Fi; or a Thread border router (Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1, Apple TV 4K or a HomePod mini all work); or a Zigbee coordinator (for example a SkyConnect/ZBT-1 or Sonoff dongle) attached to your Home Assistant host. Aqara's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (matter).
- How much does the Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK is £67.99 at Amazon UK, with other UK retailers at up to £69.98. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.