Weather Rating & Orientation

IP65 (or a “weather-resistant” housing with a downward-facing outlet) protects against rain and dust jets. Look for an outlet cover, a short drop cable or pigtail so the body hangs below the receptacle, and keyhole mounting tabs.

800 Series & Long Range

Yards are where Z-Wave range gets tested. 800 Series plugs add S2, SmartStart QR pairing and optional Long Range (up to about 1,300 ft open air) for detached garages, sheds and back fences. In classic mesh mode they also act as outdoor repeaters.

Single, Dual or Dimmer

Single plugs suit one load. Dual plugs control two loads independently (say, path lights and a fountain) but usually share one total amp limit. Dimmer plugs fade dimmable string lights and must never power pumps or motors.

Load Rating

Most on/off outdoor plugs are rated 15 A resistive (about 1,800 W), with lower limits for motors (often 1/3 to 1/2 HP) and incandescent lighting. Size pond pumps and heated accessories with headroom, and remember dual plugs split the total.

Hub & Panel Compatibility

Home Assistant, Hubitat and Z-Box work with nearly everything here. Ring, Alarm.com, ADT, Honeywell and Vivint panels are pickier: Enbrighten lists the broadest panel support, while some budget dual plugs explicitly exclude Ring, Honeywell or Vivint.

The ZEN14 is the two-outlet sibling of our top pick and currently carries Amazon’s Choice for outdoor Z-Wave outlets. Each outlet shows up as its own device, so path lights and a fountain, or a tree and a wreath, can run on different schedules from one receptacle. It shares the ZEN05’s strengths: an IP65 housing, an 800 Series radio with S2, SmartStart and Long Range up to 1,300 ft, and repeater duty in mesh mode. The important detail is that the 15 A resistive limit is the total across both outlets, so don’t pair two heavy loads. Zooz says it works best with the Z-Box hub and also supports Home Assistant and Hubitat. It averages about 4.2 stars from 100+ ratings.

If your Z-Wave controller is a security panel, the Enbrighten 14298 (sold under the GE and Enbrighten names by Jasco) is the safest outdoor choice. Jasco names SmartThings, Ring Alarm, ADT Pulse, ADT Command, Vivint, Nexia, Trane, Honeywell, HomeSeer and Vera among compatible hubs, and it is the highest-rated outdoor Z-Wave plug on Amazon right now (about 4.6 stars from 600+ ratings). The design is smart for exterior use: a short drop cable lets the body hang below a covered outlet, the grounded outlet faces down to shed rain, dual keyhole brackets let you screw it to a wall or post, and there’s a manual on/off button plus an LED you can reverse or turn off. It repeats your Z-Wave signal by up to 150 ft. It uses the older Z-Wave Plus generation (with S2 and SmartStart, per retailer specs) rather than 800 Series, there’s no Long Range, and Jasco’s own store currently lists it out of stock, so Amazon stock may not last.

This is Enbrighten’s new 800 Series outdoor plug, and it brings Z-Wave Long Range to the brand that alarm-panel owners already trust. On a hub that supports LR it connects directly at up to 1,300 ft, which is ideal for a barn, pool house or the far end of a long driveway; on older hubs you include it as a Z-Wave Classic device and it repeats for your mesh by up to 150 ft. Enbrighten lists SmartThings, Ring Alarm, ADT Pulse, ADT Command, Vivint, Nexia, Trane, Honeywell, HomeSeer and Ezlo hubs, and the single outlet is grounded with a weather-resistant housing and an easy-grip plug. The catch is that it’s brand new on Amazon with no customer ratings yet and limited stock, so our score is based on the specs and Enbrighten’s track record rather than long-term reviews.

The GE Enbrighten 14284 is the outdoor module that a generation of Z-Wave homes grew up with, and it still holds about 4.5 stars from 700 Amazon ratings. It’s a weather- and impact-resistant box with one Z-Wave outlet, an integrated outlet cover, a drop cable for covered receptacles and a keyhole bracket for mounting. GE’s ratings are generous for an outdoor plug: 1,800 W (15 A) resistive, 600 W incandescent and 1/2 HP motors, so it handles fountains and small pumps comfortably. Like the 14298 it lists SmartThings, Ring Alarm, ADT Pulse, ADT Command, Vivint, Nexia, Trane, Honeywell, HomeSeer and Vera support. It’s an older and larger design than the 14298 that replaced it, with no Long Range and no S2 on most units, so buy it when the 14298 is out of stock or when you want to match existing modules.

The Minoston MP24Z gives you two independently controlled outlets on a modern 800 Series radio with S2, SmartStart and Long Range up to 1,300 ft, usually for less than the Zooz ZEN14. It’s a natural fit for holiday displays, with one outlet for the tree and one for the roofline, or for splitting landscape lights and a water feature. The IP65 housing is designed to hang vertically, and pairing takes under a minute with a QR scan. It averages about 4.4 stars from 60+ ratings. Read the compatibility list carefully: Minoston lists SmartThings, Vera, Fibaro, Hubitat and Home Assistant, but says it is not compatible with Honeywell, Ring, ClareHome CLIQ-mini or Vivint. The listing doesn’t state a clear total amp rating, so keep loads modest and check before plugging in a pump.

The EVA LOGIK ZW97 has quietly built the biggest review base of any dual-outlet outdoor Z-Wave plug, with more than 500 Amazon ratings at about 4.1 stars. You get two on/off outlets you can schedule separately, an IP65 weather-resistant housing, a 15 A maximum total load at 120 V, and FCC and ETL listings. The current listing describes Long Range coverage up to 1,300 ft on supporting hubs, and in mesh mode it repeats for nearby devices. EVA LOGIK lists SmartThings, Vera, Wink, Fibaro, 2GIG and Hubitat. You’ll notice the ZW97 looks a lot like other budget dual plugs: model numbers like ZW97 appear on more than one brand’s listing, so buy on reviews and support rather than the badge.

On/off is fine for path lights, but patio string lights look far better at 40% than at full blast. The Minoston MP22ZD is the outdoor dimmer to get: 0 to 100% dimming from your hub or by voice (“set the patio lights to 30%”), an 800 Series radio with Long Range up to 1,300 ft, an IP65 housing, and FCC and ETL listings. It averages about 4.1 stars from 100+ ratings and Minoston lists SmartThings, Vera, Wink, Fibaro, HomeSeer, 2GIG and Hubitat. Dimmer plugs handle much less power than on/off plugs: the listing title quotes about 150 W of dimmable CFL/LED, so keep long LED strings within that and never connect pumps, fans or non-dimmable bulbs.

The Minoston MP22ZP adds full energy monitoring to the outdoor plug format, so you can see what your pond pump, fountain, heated bird bath, electric grill or holiday display actually costs to run, and trigger alerts when a pump stops drawing power. It uses an IP65 weather-resistant housing, pairs with a QR scan, supports schedules and timers, and repeats for nearby devices in mesh mode. The trade-offs are a 700 Series chip with no Long Range and a lower rating than Minoston’s other outdoor plugs (about 3.7 stars from 80+ ratings). Minoston’s own listing also cautions against direct exposure to rain, so mount it under an eave or inside an in-use cover. If you only need live watts rather than full kWh tracking, the Zooz ZEN05 800LR also reports power.

New One’s IP65 dual outdoor plug is a simple budget option when the bigger names are out of stock. It offers two outlets, an IP65 waterproof housing, S2 security with a unique QR (DSK) code for secure inclusion, and sunrise/sunset scheduling through your hub. New One lists SmartThings, Vera, Fibaro, Hubitat and Alarm.com as compatible and says it does not work with Vivint. It’s a 700 Series device without Long Range, and its Amazon rating (about 3.6 stars from 40+ ratings) trails the Zooz and Minoston dual plugs. New One also sells a 2-pack listing at a similar price point, so check the pack size on the page before you buy.

New One’s outdoor dimmer plug is the budget alternative to the Minoston MP22ZD. It offers 1 to 100% dimming for dimmable string lights and lamps, an IP65 housing for gardens, patios and decks, and S2 security with a QR code for inclusion. It averages about 4.0 stars from 30+ ratings. Be careful with the power figure: the title advertises a 400 W maximum, but the feature bullets specify 200 W incandescent or 100 W of dimmable CFL/LED, which is the number we’d plan around. It runs on a 700 Series chip without Long Range, so it suits yards within reach of your mesh.

One outdoor load on an open hub?

Get the Zooz ZEN05 800LR for Long Range, power reports and a 5-year warranty, or the well-reviewed Minoston MP22Z to save a little.

Using Ring, ADT, Vivint or Honeywell?

Stick with Enbrighten 14298 or the new Enbrighten LR plug. Ring users can also consider the Minoston MP22Z.

Two loads from one receptacle?

The Zooz ZEN14 is the premium choice; the Minoston MP24Z and EVA LOGIK ZW97 cost less. Remember the shared amp limit.

Dimming patio string lights?

Choose the Minoston MP22ZD for 800 Series range, or the New One dimmer for a short, low-wattage run.

Detached garage, barn or back fence?

Use an 800 Series LR plug such as the Zooz ZEN05, Enbrighten LR or Minoston MP22Z, paired in LR mode on a supporting hub.

Monitoring a pond pump or fountain?

The Minoston MP22ZP tracks energy; the Zooz ZEN05 800LR reports live power for “pump stopped” alerts.

Can I leave a Z-Wave outdoor plug out in the rain?

Yes, as long as it’s installed correctly. IP65 and “weather-resistant” ratings cover rain, snow and splashes, not standing water. Plug into a GFCI-protected receptacle with an in-use (bubble) cover, let the plug hang with its outlet facing down, keep extension-cord connections at least a foot off the ground, and never let it sit in a puddle or snow drift. Plugs with a drop cable or pigtail, such as the Enbrighten 14298 and Minoston MP22Z, make this easier under a covered outlet.

Will an outdoor Z-Wave plug reach my yard or detached garage?

Usually, if you plan for it. In classic mesh mode, every mains-powered Z-Wave device repeats, so an indoor plug or switch near an exterior wall helps the signal hop outside. For long distances, an 800 Series plug paired in Long Range mode talks directly to the hub at up to about 1,300 ft in open air, but it then stops repeating for other devices. LR needs a hub or USB stick that supports it; see our best Z-Wave hubs and USB sticks guide.

Which outdoor plugs work with Ring Alarm or Alarm.com panels?

Enbrighten (Jasco/GE) plugs list the broadest panel support, including Ring Alarm, ADT Pulse, ADT Command, Vivint, Honeywell and Nexia. The Minoston MP22Z also lists Ring and 2GIG, the Zooz ZEN05 is supported on Alarm.com, and New One lists Alarm.com. By contrast, Minoston says the MP24Z is not compatible with Honeywell, Ring, ClareHome or Vivint, and New One excludes Vivint. Panels typically expose on/off control only, not power data or advanced parameters.

Can I run a pond pump or fountain from an outdoor smart plug?

Small ones, yes, on an on/off plug. Check the motor rating rather than just the 15 A headline: the Zooz ZEN05 is rated for motors up to 1/3 HP and the GE 14284 up to 1/2 HP. Never put pumps, fans or heaters on a dimmer plug. For automations, a plug that reports power (ZEN05 800LR or Minoston MP22ZP) lets you alert when the pump stops drawing current. For large hardwired pool or spa equipment, use a heavy-duty hardwired switch installed by an electrician instead.

What’s the best way to automate holiday and landscape lights?

Use your hub’s sunset trigger (with an offset of 15 to 30 minutes) to turn lights on, and a fixed time such as 11 pm to turn them off. A dual plug like the Zooz ZEN14 lets the roofline and the tree run on different schedules, and pairing the plug with an outdoor Z-Wave motion sensor can brighten path lights when someone arrives. Because Z-Wave runs locally on Home Assistant, Hubitat and Z-Box, these schedules keep working even if your internet connection drops.