Eve Systems · Niche / specialty
Eve Energy (Thread, as a border-router mini)
Matter · Thread · HomeKit · Bluetooth LE · no local API · about $39
local-onlyno cloud lock-in
Protocols
MatterThreadHomeKitBluetooth LE
0.5 W
Idle power
$39
List price
~25
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Matter, Thread, HomeKit, Bluetooth LE |
| Cloud dependency | no cloud lock-in |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Siri (HomeKit) |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~25 |
| Idle power draw | ~0.5 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $39 |
Best for: Apple ecosystemBest for: Matter / future-proof
Setup & gotchas
🌿 Eve Energy is the only smart plug that draws under 1W in standby. Ten of them in your house saves $10-15 per year compared to typical Wi-Fi plugs.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Thread-only smart plug (no Wi-Fi) — extremely low standby draw (0.5W)
- + Matter-capable — works in Apple Home plus Google/Alexa via a border router
- + Built-in energy meter — cheapest Matter energy-meter outlet on the US market
Trade-offs
- − Technically an endpoint, not a hub — it only acts as a 'hub' when it functions as a Thread repeater
- − Requires another Thread Border Router (HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, eero Pro 6E) — useless on its own
- − Eve app is Apple-Home-centric
Related hubs
Frequently asked questions
Does the Eve Energy (Thread, as a border-router mini) require the cloud?
No. The Eve Energy (Thread, as a border-router mini) runs local-only — no local API, no vendor account is required for core automations.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Eve Energy (Thread, as a border-router mini) support?
Protocols: Matter, Thread, HomeKit, Bluetooth LE. Voice: Siri (HomeKit). It directly supports an estimated 25 devices/brands.
How much does the Eve Energy (Thread, as a border-router mini) cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $39 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 0.5 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Eve Energy: evehome.com/en/eve-energy ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.