U.K. Apple Home Kit enabled Wi-Fi Smart Plugs

[rja1966]

Can you recommend an Apple Home Kit enabled smart plug that is suitable for the U.K.?
I heard your recommendation on a recent Macbreak Weekly podcast for the iHome smart plug but sadly there doesn't appear to be a U.K. version of this product offered yet. We do seem to be a little behind the times when it comes to these plugs over here !

 

[Rene Ritchie]

I don't live in the U.K. so I haven't personally tried any and can't recommend any. I didn't see any on Apple.com/UK either.

Are there any brands you're considering?

 

[anon(4697585)]

I've looked around and there aren't any HomeKit compatible ones yet.
I have a Samsung SmartThings set up with Philips Hue lights.

It's unfortunate there isn't one company that does it all over here yet

 

[rja1966]

The U.K. Apple Store does stock the Elgato Eve but I believe that is Bluetooth not Wi-Fi. There is another company,'Wifiplug.co.uk', that has a Home Kit enabled version however customer reviews are quite varied and not that positive.

 

[rja1966]

I am also considering the Philips Hue lights now. I particularly like the idea that some of the remote sockets have timer and sunset switch on options that I could use them with table lamps. The Siri functionality would be nice to have !

 

[anon(4697585)]

I am also considering the Philips Hue lights now. I particularly like the idea that some of the remote sockets have timer and sunset switch on options that I could use them with table lamps. The Siri functionality would be nice to have !

Would really recommend them.
I've got a bulb in every room as well as Blooms dotted around the house.
I have linked them with IFTTT so they come on with certain triggers and flash with other triggers.