Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU)

The Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) from Nous connects to your smart home over Wi-Fi. It joins your existing network directly, without a Thread Border Router or extra hub, and your Matter controller reaches it through your home router.

Wi-Fi Band

Most Matter Wi-Fi devices only connect on 2.4 GHz. If your router combines 2.4 and 5 GHz under one SSID, split them to avoid issues.

Same Network

Your phone, your controller and the device must be on the same network. Guest networks and separate VLANs can block Matter.

Power Use

Wi-Fi uses more power than Thread, so most Matter over Wi-Fi devices run on mains power instead of batteries.

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Matter Version

Matter version unknown

The Matter version of the Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) is not known. We could not find it in the official CSA certification data for this device. It still works as a Matter device, but which features it supports depends on its certified version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) need a smart hub?

Yes, but only a Matter controller from your platform, not a separate bridge. The Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) connects straight to your home network. The controller can be an Apple home hub, a Google Nest speaker, an Amazon Echo or Home Assistant.

Does the Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) work without internet?

Yes. Matter runs on your local network, so the Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) keeps working when your internet goes down. Remote access, voice assistants and some Nous cloud features may still need a working connection.

Does the Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) work with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant?

Yes. The Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) is Matter certified, so it works with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant, as long as the platform supports Energy Monitor, Plug devices. Support for newer device types can differ per platform.

Do I need the Nous app to use the Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU)?

No. Any Matter hub can set up and control the Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) without the Nous app. Some advanced features may not be part of Matter yet, so settings like firmware updates or special modes can still require the Nous app.

How do I set up the Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU)?

Open your smart home app, choose to add a device and scan the Matter QR code on the Nous A8M Smart Plug with Energy Meter (EU) or its packaging. You can also type in the 11-digit Matter code instead. The app guides you through the rest. Keep the code safe, you need it again after a reset.