{"id":2358,"date":"2026-05-27T15:09:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/store.smartpad.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2358"},"modified":"2026-05-27T18:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:28:03","slug":"tasmota-bneta-smart-plug","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/store.smartpad.co.za\/index.php\/product\/tasmota-bneta-smart-plug\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasmota BNETA Smart Plug (Energy Monitoring)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-section-id=\"4dtffu\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"762\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tasmota.github.io\/docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tasmota<\/a> BNETA Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"974\">Take control of your smart home and energy consumption with the Tasmota BNETA Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring \u2014 a high-performance WiFi smart plug built specifically for South African 230V electrical systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1387\">Pre-flashed with the industry-leading <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tasmota<\/span><\/span> firmware, this advanced smart plug delivers complete local automation control without relying on cloud services or third-party apps. Whether you&#8217;re building a fully automated smart home or simply looking to reduce electricity usage, the BNETA Tasmota Smart Plug offers reliability, flexibility, and powerful energy monitoring features.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1673\">Perfect for privacy-conscious users, DIY smart home enthusiasts, and Home Assistant users, this plug integrates effortlessly with popular automation platforms including <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Home Assistant<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Node-RED<\/span><\/span>, MQTT brokers, Alexa, and Google Home.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"18w3q8z\" data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1726\">Advanced Energy Monitoring &amp; Power Tracking<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1853\">Monitor your appliances in real time with accurate built-in power metering. The Tasmota BNETA Smart Plug allows you to track:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1969\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jz8kic\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1892\">Real-time power consumption (Watts)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"phdl9i\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1913\">Voltage monitoring<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b1dux6\" data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1936\">Current usage (Amps)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mns320\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1969\">Total energy consumption (kWh)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2123\">Use energy insights to optimise electricity usage, automate schedules, reduce standby power consumption, and better manage load shedding backup systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2146\">Ideal for monitoring:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2296\">\n<li data-section-id=\"j4p9k4\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2157\">Heaters<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g86lj0\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2177\">Kettles<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"npicp1\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2196\">Air conditioners<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k2rs0v\" data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2209\">Pool pumps<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w7b869\" data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2232\">Fridges and freezers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bv8du5\" data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2256\">Home office equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2301\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"19z9wbg\" data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2344\">Powerful 16A \/ 3680W High-Load Support<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2438\">Unlike many standard smart plugs, the BNETA Smart Plug supports high-power appliances up to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2491\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nkvszk\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2458\">16A Maximum Load<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fr638t\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2468\">230V AC<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mkz17p\" data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2491\">3680W Maximum Output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2613\">This makes it ideal for demanding South African household appliances where reliability and safe switching are essential.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2618\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1f3nvr5\" data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2666\">Full Local Control with No Cloud Dependency<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2732\">Enjoy complete ownership and privacy over your smart home setup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2831\">Because the plug ships pre-flashed with <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tasmota<\/span><\/span> firmware, there is:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2962\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xvekby\" data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2859\">No Tuya cloud dependency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bmsycz\" data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2889\">No forced app registrations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nxwwpf\" data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2915\">No hidden subscriptions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1indplw\" data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2962\">No internet requirement for local automation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3089\">All automations and device communication can run entirely on your local network for improved speed, privacy, and reliability.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3094\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1gxp8ym\" data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3130\">Seamless Smart Home Integration<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3216\">The Tasmota BNETA Smart Plug integrates easily with leading home automation systems:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3336\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16uh11\" data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3257\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Home Assistant<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j3z87o\" data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3264\">MQTT<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"btvcid\" data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3304\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Node-RED<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7hwjav\" data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3314\">OpenHAB<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16yotix\" data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3322\">Alexa<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1crl3f2\" data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3336\">Google Home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3430\">Create advanced automation routines, timers, schedules, and energy-based triggers with ease.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3449\">Examples include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3668\">\n<li data-section-id=\"46nmnz\" data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3508\">Automatically switching geysers during solar peak hours<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bi0gz8\" data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3544\">Turning heaters on before sunrise<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dvyqhb\" data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3571\">Load shedding automation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g2a523\" data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3605\">Monitoring inverter power usage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a1msbc\" data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3637\">Scheduled pool pump operation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g2hvo7\" data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3668\">Smart energy-saving routines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3673\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"nj6stv\" data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3709\">Compact, Safe &amp; Reliable Design<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3791\">Designed for everyday use in South African homes, the BNETA Smart Plug features:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3944\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17u7gmx\" data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3827\">Compact space-saving form factor<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ujwfdv\" data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3853\">Child-safe construction<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sjnbqb\" data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3875\">Overload protection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uo7i6n\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3910\">Durable high-temperature housing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9uw2a4\" data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3944\">Stable 2.4GHz WiFi connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4047\">Its compact design ensures it fits neatly into standard wall sockets without blocking adjacent plugs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4052\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1cgu054\" data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4081\">Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Model: IO-WIFI-Plug-SA<\/li>\n<li>Firmware: Tasmota (Pre-installed)<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Load :16A<\/li>\n<li>Voltage: 230V AC<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Power: 3680W<\/li>\n<li>Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11 b\/g\/n<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi Frequency: 2.4GHz<\/li>\n<li>Energy Monitoring: Yes<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: 54 \u00d7 78 \u00d7 101 mm<\/li>\n<li>Usage Environment: Indoor Dry Locations Only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4445\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1wogq4i\" data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4490\">Why Choose the Tasmota BNETA Smart Plug?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4806\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ih0tth\" data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4539\">Pre-flashed with Tasmota firmware<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1asuha6\" data-start=\"4540\" data-end=\"4572\">Fully <a href=\"https:\/\/store.smartpad.co.za\/index.php\/2024\/07\/14\/local-control-smart-home\/\">local smart<\/a> home control<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"br4nxg\" data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4602\">Real-time energy monitoring<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wn36zt\" data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4626\">High 16A load support<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"leadmh\" data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4661\">Perfect for Home Assistant users<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7jivtj\" data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4683\">No cloud dependency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wwr7o2\" data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4728\">Designed for South African power standards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jb5gav\" data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4761\">Reliable Wi-Fi smart automation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hjh11g\" data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4806\">Easy setup and advanced automation support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4808\" data-end=\"5020\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Take full control of your appliances, automation, and electricity usage with the Tasmota BNETA Smart Plug, the preferred smart plug for privacy-focused smart homes and advanced energy management in South Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\">Tasmota BNETA Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">16A 3680W Wi-Fi Smart Plug pre-flashed with Tasmota firmware. Control your appliances remotely, monitor real-time power consumption, and integrate with Home Assistant, MQTT, and other local automation systems. 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