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Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug vs Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

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Key differences between Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug and Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

A summary of selected recorded differences between these plugs. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

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Bluetooth (connectivity): 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); Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Bluetooth carries the Matter commissioning handshake, and SONOFF's Proximity Mode also drives the plug directly over BLE while it is offline, with energy monitoring unavailable in that mode | The Matter device record for S61STPF-PM-O lists Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi).
Load Voltage (power): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 100 - 125V; Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 100 - 240V.
Maximum Load Current (power): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 15A; Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 16A.
Maximum Load Power (power): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 1875W; Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 3840W.

These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.

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Option 1 · Sonoff

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Sonoff

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Bluetooth

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
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Bluetooth carries the Matter commissioning handshake, and SONOFF's Proximity Mode also drives the plug directly over BLE while it is offline, with energy monitoring unavailable in that mode | The Matter device record for S61STPF-PM-O lists Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi

Thread

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Z Wave

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Zigbee

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Features

Automations

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
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules, countdown and inching timers, device groups and smart scenes in the eWeLink app, plus scenes and voice routines in the Matter ecosystem the plug is joined to | LAN control keeps the app working when the cloud is unreachable, and a power-on state setting decides how the socket comes back after an outage

On Off Button

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
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
One splash-proof button on the body: a short press toggles the load, a 5 second press enters pairing mode

Zigbee Router

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Integrations

Alexa

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives Alexa app remote control, voice control and smart scenes

Apple Home

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives Apple Home app remote control, voice control and smart scenes, and the product page states the plug fully supports Siri, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

Google Home

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives Google Home app remote control, voice control and smart scenes

Home Assistant

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives Home Assistant app remote control, voice control, smart scenes and, from firmware 1.0.6, energy consumption data

Matter

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

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Yes

Manufacturer source

Matter compatibility is specified.

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product feature description
Model: Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F 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 named plug variant and its local electrical ratings. Matter requires a compatible controller.

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

Catalog note

Matter over Wi-Fi device: scanning the Matter QR code on the body with any Matter app adds it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings or Home Assistant, with no SONOFF bridge in the path | Listed in the Matter device directory as S61STPF-PM-O, vendor ID 0x1321, product ID 0x00DB, certificate CSA255ADMAT46335-24

SmartThings

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives SmartThings app remote control, voice control, smart scenes and, from firmware 1.0.6, energy consumption data

Power

Energy Monitoring

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

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Yes

Manufacturer source

The plug reports electrical consumption.

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product feature description
Model: Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F 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 named plug variant and its local electrical ratings. Matter requires a compatible controller.

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

Catalog note

Real-time voltage, current and power plus device runtime and total consumption, with historical charts, resettable statistics and data export | Electricity bill tracking with custom currency and rates turns the consumption into a cost, and the readings are also exposed to SmartThings and Home Assistant from firmware 1.0.6

Load Voltage

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 100 - 125V
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 100 - 240V

Maximum Load Current

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.

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

16A

Manufacturer source

The stated maximum current is 16 A.

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product feature description
Model: Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F 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 named plug variant and its local electrical ratings. Matter requires a compatible controller.

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

Maximum Load Power

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 1875W
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 3840W

Overheat Overload Protection

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
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Overload protection cuts the supply when current, voltage or power crosses a threshold the user sets, and power can be restored remotely afterwards | A separate overcharge protection mode turns the socket off once a connected battery device stops drawing above a set level, and the housing carries a safety shutter and UV resistant PC plastic

Plug Format

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Type B
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Type F

Usb Charging

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Specifications for Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug versus Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Specification	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug	Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	For Pairing Catalog note The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control	Yes Catalog note Bluetooth carries the Matter commissioning handshake, and SONOFF's Proximity Mode also drives the plug directly over BLE while it is offline, with energy monitoring unavailable in that mode \| The Matter device record for S61STPF-PM-O lists Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Automations	Yes Catalog note One-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app	Yes Catalog note Schedules, countdown and inching timers, device groups and smart scenes in the eWeLink app, plus scenes and voice routines in the Matter ecosystem the plug is joined to \| LAN control keeps the app working when the cloud is unreachable, and a power-on state setting decides how the socket comes back after an outage
On Off Button	Yes Catalog note One button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode	Yes Catalog note One splash-proof button on the body: a short press toggles the load, a 5 second press enters pairing mode
Zigbee Router	No	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives Alexa app remote control, voice control and smart scenes
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives Apple Home app remote control, voice control and smart scenes, and the product page states the plug fully supports Siri, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives Google Home app remote control, voice control and smart scenes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives Home Assistant app remote control, voice control, smart scenes and, from firmware 1.0.6, energy consumption data
Matter	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	Yes Manufacturer source Matter compatibility is specified. Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page → Source section Product feature description Model Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F 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 named plug variant and its local electrical ratings. Matter requires a compatible controller. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Matter over Wi-Fi device: scanning the Matter QR code on the body with any Matter app adds it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings or Home Assistant, with no SONOFF bridge in the path \| Listed in the Matter device directory as S61STPF-PM-O, vendor ID 0x1321, product ID 0x00DB, certificate CSA255ADMAT46335-24
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter: SONOFF's compatibility table gives SmartThings app remote control, voice control, smart scenes and, from firmware 1.0.6, energy consumption data
Power
Energy Monitoring	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	Yes Manufacturer source The plug reports electrical consumption. Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page → Source section Product feature description Model Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F 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 named plug variant and its local electrical ratings. Matter requires a compatible controller. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Real-time voltage, current and power plus device runtime and total consumption, with historical charts, resettable statistics and data export \| Electricity bill tracking with custom currency and rates turns the consumption into a cost, and the readings are also exposed to SmartThings and Home Assistant from firmware 1.0.6
Load Voltage	100 - 125V	100 - 240V
Maximum Load Current	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.	16A Manufacturer source The stated maximum current is 16 A. Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page → Source section Product feature description Model Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F 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 named plug variant and its local electrical ratings. Matter requires a compatible controller. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Maximum Load Power	1875W	3840W
Overheat Overload Protection	Yes Catalog note Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically	Yes Catalog note Overload protection cuts the supply when current, voltage or power crosses a threshold the user sets, and power can be restored remotely afterwards \| A separate overcharge protection mode turns the socket off once a connected battery device stops drawing above a set level, and the housing carries a safety shutter and UV resistant PC plastic
Plug Format	Type B	Type F
Usb Charging	No	No

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