Joe TriesSmart plugs
A smart plug goes between the wall outlet and whatever you plug into it, so an ordinary lamp, fan, or coffee maker can be switched from your phone, on a schedule, or by voice. Nothing gets installed and nothing gets wired, which is why it is most people's first smart device. Wi-Fi models work on their own; Zigbee and Z-Wave models cost less by the dozen but only work if you already own a hub, the small box that relays them.
- In the catalog
- 52
- Work without a hub
- 36 of 52
- Hub required
- 16
- Most common radios
- Wi-Fi, Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave
- Price range
- $8 to $85
What decides compatibility
- Wi-Fi plugs need no hub. Zigbee and Z-Wave plugs do. Matter plugs work with any Matter controller you already run.
- Check the amp rating before you plug in a heater or a window AC. Most plugs are 15A, and space heaters are the usual thing that trips them.
- Plug width matters on a duplex outlet. A chunky plug can block the second socket, so look for a low-profile or side-entry body if you need both.
- Energy reporting is not universal. If you bought the plug to see what something costs to run, confirm the model reports watts, not just on and off.
How these connect to your system
A works-with badge does not say how the device gets there, and the path changes what you get. Direct means the maker built the integration and the device's own features tend to come with it. Via Matter means the standard controls work and anything unusual about the device may not carry over. Via a hub means you need a second box, usually the maker's own, before it works at all.
- Alexa40 work with itDirect 18Via Matter 15Via a hub 7
- Google Home38 work with itDirect 21Via Matter 14Via a hub 3
- SmartThings32 work with itDirect 15Via Matter 15Via a hub 2
- Home Assistant28 work with itVia Matter 15Via an add-on 13
- Apple Home22 work with itDirect 5Via Matter 15Via a hub 2
- Hubitat12 work with itDirect 12
Smart plugs we list
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Aeotec Smart Switch 7
Aeotec · Smart plug · Z-Wave
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantHubitat
$45
Aqara Smart Plug
Aqara · Smart plug · Zigbee
Hub requiredSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$30
Aqara Smart Plug T1 (Matter)
Aqara · Smart plug · Zigbee
Hub requiredSmartThingsAppleGoogleAlexa
$30
Emporia Smart Plug
Emporia Energy · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogle
$22
Enbrighten In-Wall Z-Wave Tamper-Resistant Smart Outlet
Enbrighten · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubSmartThings
$45
Enbrighten Vibe Indoor Dual-Outlet Wi‑Fi Matter Smart Plug
Enbrighten · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$20
Enbrighten VIBE Indoor Single-Outlet Wi‑Fi Matter Smart Plug
Enbrighten · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$15
Enbrighten Vibe Outdoor Dual‑Outlet Wi‑Fi Matter Smart Plug
Enbrighten · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$26
IKEA GRILLPLATS Plug (smart)
IKEA · Smart plug · Matter
Hub requiredSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$8
IKEA TOFSMYGGA Plug (outdoor, smart)
IKEA · Smart plug · Matter
Hub requiredSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$15
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Mini Plug (D215P)
Leviton · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$25
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Mini Plug-In Dimmer (D23LP)
Leviton · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$27
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-In (D215O)
Leviton · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$60
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-In Outlet
Leviton · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogle
$40
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Tamper-Resistant Outlet (D215R)
Leviton · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$35
Linkind Matter Smart Plug
Linkind · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$18
Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor (MSS315)
Meross · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$53
Meross Smart Outdoor Dimmer Plug, MPD100HK (US/CA Version)
Meross · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubApple
$24
Meross Smart Outdoor Plug (MSS620)
Meross · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubAppleGoogleAlexa
$26
Meross Smart Plug Mini (Matter)
Meross · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$30
Meross Smart Power Strip (MSS425F)
Meross · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleAlexa
$49
Meross Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug
Meross · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogle
$25
Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini, MSS110HK (US/CA Version)
Meross · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubAppleGoogleAlexa
$40
Shelly Plug US Gen4
Shelly · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$25
Shelly Wave Plug US
Shelly · Smart plug · Z-Wave
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantHubitat
$39
SONOFF iPlug Wi-Fi Smart Plug S60
Sonoff · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$11
SONOFF S31
Sonoff · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$13
SONOFF S31 Lite zb
Sonoff · Smart plug · Zigbee
Hub requiredSmartThingsGoogleHome AssistantAlexaHubitat
$13
SwitchBot Plug Mini
SwitchBot · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubSmartThingsGoogleAlexa
$15
Tapo P100 Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug
Tapo · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$10
Third Reality Smart Dual Plug ZP1
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Zigbee
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantAlexaHubitat
$23
Third Reality Smart Plug E2 (Energy Monitoring)
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Zigbee
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantAlexaHubitat
$14
Third Reality Smart Plug Gen3
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Zigbee
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantAlexaHubitat
$15
Third Reality Smart Plug M1 (Matter, Power Metering)
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$19
Third Reality Smart Plug M3
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$30
Third Reality Smart Wall Outlet ZW1
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Zigbee
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantAlexaHubitat
$30
ThirdReality Smart Dual Plug ZP1
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubGoogleAlexa
$19
ThirdReality Smart Plug E2
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubGoogleAlexa
$13
ThirdReality Smart Plug E3
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubGoogleAlexa
$14
ThirdReality Smart Plug Gen2 (Power Metering)
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubGoogleAlexa
$12
ThirdReality Smart Plug Gen3
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubGoogleAlexa
$15
ThirdReality Smart Plug M1 (Power Metering)
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubGoogleAlexa
$12
ThirdReality Smart Plug UZ1
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubGoogleAlexa
$14
ThirdReality Smart Wall Outlet ZW1
ThirdReality · Smart plug · Matter
No hubGoogleAlexa
$30
Wyze Plug
Wyze · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$30
Wyze Plug Outdoor
Wyze · Smart plug · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$30
Zooz 700 Series Smart Plug ZEN04
Zooz · Smart plug · Z-Wave
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantHubitat
$19
Zooz Z-Wave Outdoor Double Plug ZEN14
Zooz · Smart plug · Z-Wave
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantHubitat
$55
Zooz Z-Wave Outdoor Smart Plug ZEN05
Zooz · Smart plug · Z-Wave
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantHubitat
$40
Zooz Z-Wave Plus Power Switch ZEN15
Zooz · Smart plug · Z-Wave
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantHubitat
$38
Zooz Z-Wave Power Strip ZEN20
Zooz · Smart plug · Z-Wave
Hub requiredSmartThingsHome AssistantHubitat
$85
Wemo Smart Plug with Thread
Wemo · Smart plug · Matter
DiscontinuedLast confirmed May 2026
No hubAppleAlexa
$35