For basic control, a regular Zigbee smart plug rated for the connected load is enough. Affordable white-label models can work just as well as branded options, and GrowerHub shows the available commands after connection.
You do not need an expensive branded kit to get started. Choose an option that suits your budget and make sure the listing says Zigbee rather than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Search links are neutral, have no affiliate tags, and availability varies by country and seller.
Each card distinguishes equipment used in the GrowerHub installation from models recommended through official Zigbee2MQTT compatibility. A successful check is not a blanket guarantee for every white-label revision of a model.
Operational snapshot and methodology
This affordable Zigbee smart plug works reliably through Zigbee2MQTT and is suitable for manual control and schedules.
Easy on/off via writable state.
Power management and consumption metrics available in Zigbee2MQTT.
The Aqara smart plug reports state, power, voltage, current and accumulated energy use.
Connect a coordinator and one Zigbee sensor first. You can add more devices later.