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Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug vs Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

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Key differences between Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug and Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

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2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — No; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz).
Zigbee Router (features): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — Yes (Works as a Zigbee router while powered on and connected, repeating signal to extend the network, with support for up to 64 end devices); Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — No.

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Bluetooth (connectivity): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — No; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — For Pairing (The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control).
Zigbee (connectivity): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — Zigbee Hub required (Zigbee 3.0 (IEEE 802.15.4) device: it pairs to a Zigbee coordinator such as a SONOFF ZBBridge, a SONOFF Dongle with ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT, or the built-in coordinator of an Amazon Echo Plus, Echo 4th gen or Echo Show 2nd gen); Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — No.
Apple Home (integrations): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — SONOFF Hub required (The device is not a native HomeKit accessory: it reaches the Apple Home app through a Matter bridge, either a SONOFF hub (Bridge-M, ZBBridge-U, iHost) or the software Matter bridge in eWeLink CUBE); Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Via Matter).
Matter (integrations): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — SONOFF Hub required (The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF republishes it into Matter through a bridge (Bridge-M, ZBBridge-U, iHost or eWeLink CUBE with a SONOFF Zigbee Dongle), which is how it reaches the Apple Home app); Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Matter over Wi-Fi device: the QR code on the plug is scanned by any Matter app, and the manual documents adding it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant).

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Option 1 · Sonoff

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Sonoff

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Last updated October 2026

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Apple Home

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart PlugSONOFF Hub required
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes

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Matter

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart PlugSONOFF Hub required
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Bluetooth

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: For Pairing
Catalog note
The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control

Thread

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Z Wave

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Zigbee

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee 3.0 (IEEE 802.15.4) device: it pairs to a Zigbee coordinator such as a SONOFF ZBBridge, a SONOFF Dongle with ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT, or the built-in coordinator of an Amazon Echo Plus, Echo 4th gen or Echo Show 2nd gen
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Features

Automations

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules, timers, loop timers and inching, plus smart scenes triggered by load power or electricity consumption
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
One-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app

On Off Button

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
One physical button: a single press toggles the load, a five second hold enters pairing mode and a ten second hold resets the device
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
One button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode

Zigbee Router

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug

Yes

Manufacturer source

Zigbee router functionality is described.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: S61SZBTPB
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Works as a Zigbee router while powered on and connected, repeating signal to extend the network, with support for up to 64 end devices

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Integrations

Alexa

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Works over Alexa voice control through account linking in the eWeLink app, and the Amazon Echo Plus 2nd gen, Echo 4th gen and Echo Show 2nd gen can act as its Zigbee hub directly
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Apple Home

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
The device is not a native HomeKit accessory: it reaches the Apple Home app through a Matter bridge, either a SONOFF hub (Bridge-M, ZBBridge-U, iHost) or the software Matter bridge in eWeLink CUBE
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Google Home

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Once the plug is added to a compatible SONOFF Zigbee gateway, the eWeLink app's account linking exposes it to Google Home for on and off voice control
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Home Assistant

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Supported natively through Zigbee2MQTT from version 2.11.0 and through ZHA with the SONOFF-provided script, using a SONOFF Dongle Plus, Dongle Lite, Dongle Max or ZBDongle
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Matter

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug

SONOFF Hub required

Catalog note

The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF republishes it into Matter through a bridge (Bridge-M, ZBBridge-U, iHost or eWeLink CUBE with a SONOFF Zigbee Dongle), which is how it reaches the Apple Home app

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Yes

Manufacturer source

The Type B plug supports Matter.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Matter over Wi-Fi device: the QR code on the plug is scanned by any Matter app, and the manual documents adding it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant

SmartThings

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Listed as SmartThings compatible with an AeoTec Smart Home Hub V3 as its Zigbee hub, and reachable through the eWeLink cloud once added to a SONOFF gateway
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Power

Energy Monitoring

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug

Yes

Manufacturer source

Power and energy measurement are described.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: S61SZBTPB
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Real-time voltage, current, power and consumption with historical reports by hour, day and month, 180 days of consumption history and data export

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Yes

Manufacturer source

Energy consumption can be monitored.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Real-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates

Load Voltage

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: 100 - 125V
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 100 - 125V

Maximum Load Current

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug

15A

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

15A

Manufacturer source

The specified maximum current is 15 A.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Maximum Load Power

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: 1875W
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 1875W

Overheat Overload Protection

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Multi-layer protection: the plug shuts the load off immediately when a configured current, voltage or power threshold is exceeded, and it can be restored remotely or manually after a trip
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically

Plug Format

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: Type B
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Type B

Usb Charging

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Specifications for Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug versus Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Specification	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	For Pairing Catalog note The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Zigbee 3.0 (IEEE 802.15.4) device: it pairs to a Zigbee coordinator such as a SONOFF ZBBridge, a SONOFF Dongle with ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT, or the built-in coordinator of an Amazon Echo Plus, Echo 4th gen or Echo Show 2nd gen	No
Features
Automations	Yes Catalog note Schedules, timers, loop timers and inching, plus smart scenes triggered by load power or electricity consumption	Yes Catalog note One-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app
On Off Button	Yes Catalog note One physical button: a single press toggles the load, a five second hold enters pairing mode and a ten second hold resets the device	Yes Catalog note One button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode
Zigbee Router	Yes Manufacturer source Zigbee router functionality is described. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model S61SZBTPB Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Works as a Zigbee router while powered on and connected, repeating signal to extend the network, with support for up to 64 end devices	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Works over Alexa voice control through account linking in the eWeLink app, and the Amazon Echo Plus 2nd gen, Echo 4th gen and Echo Show 2nd gen can act as its Zigbee hub directly	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Apple Home	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note The device is not a native HomeKit accessory: it reaches the Apple Home app through a Matter bridge, either a SONOFF hub (Bridge-M, ZBBridge-U, iHost) or the software Matter bridge in eWeLink CUBE	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Once the plug is added to a compatible SONOFF Zigbee gateway, the eWeLink app's account linking exposes it to Google Home for on and off voice control	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Supported natively through Zigbee2MQTT from version 2.11.0 and through ZHA with the SONOFF-provided script, using a SONOFF Dongle Plus, Dongle Lite, Dongle Max or ZBDongle	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Matter	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF republishes it into Matter through a bridge (Bridge-M, ZBBridge-U, iHost or eWeLink CUBE with a SONOFF Zigbee Dongle), which is how it reaches the Apple Home app	Yes Manufacturer source The Type B plug supports Matter. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Matter over Wi-Fi device: the QR code on the plug is scanned by any Matter app, and the manual documents adding it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Listed as SmartThings compatible with an AeoTec Smart Home Hub V3 as its Zigbee hub, and reachable through the eWeLink cloud once added to a SONOFF gateway	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Power
Energy Monitoring	Yes Manufacturer source Power and energy measurement are described. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 S61s Type B Zigbee Power Meter Smart Plug — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model S61SZBTPB Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Real-time voltage, current, power and consumption with historical reports by hour, day and month, 180 days of consumption history and data export	Yes Manufacturer source Energy consumption can be monitored. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Real-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates
Load Voltage	100 - 125V	100 - 125V
Maximum Load Current	15A	15A Manufacturer source The specified maximum current is 15 A. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Maximum Load Power	1875W	1875W
Overheat Overload Protection	Yes Catalog note Multi-layer protection: the plug shuts the load off immediately when a configured current, voltage or power threshold is exceeded, and it can be restored remotely or manually after a trip	Yes Catalog note Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically
Plug Format	Type B	Type B
Usb Charging	No	No

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