Kasa Smart Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring (Matter)

KP125M · Smart Plugs

Kasa Wi-Fi smart plug with manufacturer-documented Matter and Kasa-app energy monitoring; this reviewed guide covers the local TP-Link integration.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Kasa / TP-Link US (official product information)

Shelly Plus Plug S Plus

PLUGSPLUS · Smart Plugs

The best smart plug for Home Assistant users. Full local control via HTTP/MQTT/WebSockets, real-time energy monitoring, no cloud account needed. Can be scripted directly on the device. The HA enthusiast's plug.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Kasa Smart Smart Plug Slim with Energy Monitoring

KP115 · Smart Plugs

Kasa Wi-Fi plug with energy monitoring in the Kasa app; US electrical ratings are documented separately from other regions.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Kasa / TP-Link US (official product information)

Tapo Smart Power Strip

P300 · Smart Power Strips

A Tapo Wi-Fi power strip with Apple HomeKit support. P300 is a separate model from the Matter-enabled P300M. Outlet counts, USB control and electrical ratings vary with the regional hardware version.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Tapo Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring (Matter)

P110M · Smart Plugs

A Tapo Matter-over-Wi-Fi plug with documented energy monitoring. Connection requirements and exposed readings depend on the selected ecosystem, hardware and firmware.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Optional

Kasa Smart Smart Outdoor Plug with Energy Monitoring

KP400 · Smart Plugs

Upgraded outdoor plug with energy monitoring per outlet and local LAN control for Home Assistant. Best outdoor smart plug for HA users who want to track power consumption.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Kasa Smart Smart Power Strip

KP303 · Smart Power Strips

Indoor Kasa Wi-Fi power strip with three controlled AC outlets and two always-on USB charging ports.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Kasa / TP-Link US (official product information)

Kasa Smart Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring

KP125 · Smart Plugs

The non-Matter predecessor to the KP125M. Still excellent — energy monitoring, compact, local LAN control for HA. Good choice if you don't need Apple Home.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Shelly Mini PM Mini Gen3

PMMINI3 · Smart Plugs

Tiny power monitoring module that installs inside a socket or behind a device. Zigbee or Wi-Fi. Real-time energy tracking, full local control. For advanced users who want monitoring without a visible plug.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Tapo Smart Plug Mini (Matter)

P125M · Smart Plugs

A compact Tapo Matter-over-Wi-Fi plug. Home Assistant can use either direct Matter commissioning or the local TP-Link integration; account and controller requirements differ by path.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Optional

Tapo US (official product information)

Smart Plug with 2 Outlets (Matter)

MSS210 · Smart Plugs

Two independently controlled Matter outlets in one plug. Both work with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google. Great for controlling two devices from a single outlet — lamps, fans, chargers.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

S40 Matter Smart Plug

S40 · Smart Plugs

SONOFF's Matter plug. Works with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google without a hub or cloud account. One of the cheapest Matter plugs available. No energy monitoring.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Smart Outdoor Plug (Matter)

MSS620 · Outdoor Smart Plugs

Budget outdoor Matter plug with two independent outlets. Works with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google. Weather-resistant. Best cheap outdoor option if you need Apple Home.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

S31 Wi-Fi Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring

S31 · Smart Plugs

One of the most popular smart plugs ever made. The S31 can be flashed with Tasmota firmware for full local control, making it a favorite in the DIY community. Out of the box it uses eWeLink cloud.

Local control

No

Hub

Not required

Smart Plug Mini (Matter)

MSS110 · Smart Plugs

The cheapest Matter smart plug available. Works with Alexa, Google, and Apple Home natively. No cloud account required. No energy monitoring, but at this price that's expected.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Kasa Smart Smart Plug Mini

EP10 · Smart Plugs

Compact Kasa Wi-Fi plug for supported US general-use and resistive loads.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Kasa / TP-Link US (official product information)

Kasa Smart Smart Wi-Fi Switch (Energy Mon.)

EP25 · Smart Plugs

Compact indoor smart plug with energy monitoring, rated for 15A and 1800W. Uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and supports Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings. Includes app control, scheduling, and timer features.

Local control

No

Hub

Not required

Kasa Smart Outdoor Smart Plug

EP40 · Outdoor Smart Plugs

Kasa outdoor Wi-Fi plug with two separately controlled outlets and a shared electrical load limit.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Kasa / TP-Link US (official product information)

Decora Smart Wi-Fi Decora Smart Matter Plug

D215P-1RW · Smart Plugs

Indoor 120 V Wi-Fi plug-in switch for lamps and supported small appliances. Rated 15 A general use, 5 A LED/CFL and 1500 W incandescent/halogen. Matter may require a firmware update through My Leviton and a compatible Matter controller; the native My Leviton Wi-Fi connection does not require a separate Leviton hub.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Decora Smart Wi-Fi Decora Smart Outlet (Wi-Fi)

D215R-1BW · Smart Plugs

Wi-Fi smart outlet with one controlled receptacle and one always-on receptacle. No hub required and supports Matter platforms.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Decora Smart Wi-Fi Decora Smart Dimmer Plug

D23LP-1RW · Smart Plugs

Indoor 120 V Wi-Fi plug-in dimmer for dimmable lamps: up to 100 W LED/CFL or 300 W incandescent/halogen. Not a general-purpose appliance switch. Matter may require a firmware update through My Leviton and a compatible Matter controller.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Shelly Plug US Gen4

S4PL-00116US · Smart Plugs

A compact US smart plug with power and energy monitoring, device schedules and local Wi-Fi control. Zigbee mode can relay Zigbee traffic; Matter and Home Assistant use their own connection paths.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Optional

Shelly USA (official store)

Tapo P125

P125 · Smart Plugs

A compact US Wi-Fi plug with Apple HomeKit support and local control on your home network. Bluetooth is used for setup. Use the firmware offered for your hardware revision before HomeKit pairing. Home Assistant compatibility depends on the connection path; P125 and Matter-enabled P125M are separate models.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Tapo US official store (4-pack)

Tapo P105

P105 · Smart Plugs

A compact indoor Wi-Fi plug for scheduling lights and compatible appliances in the Tapo app. Home Assistant can use the separate local TP-Link connection guide.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not required

Tapo US (official product information)

Tapo P110

P110 · Smart Plugs

An indoor Wi-Fi plug with documented Tapo energy monitoring, schedules and Away Mode. Home Assistant can use the local TP-Link integration; available readings depend on hardware and firmware.

Local control

Yes

Hub

Not required

Tapo US (official product information)

Tapo P400M

P400M · Outdoor Smart Plugs

An outdoor Matter-over-Wi-Fi plug with two separately controlled outlets and an IP65 rating. It supports Tapo schedules and Away Mode. Matter setup needs a controller for the chosen ecosystem.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Optional

Tapo US (official store)

Kasa KP405

KP405 · Outdoor Smart Plugs

Outdoor plug-in lighting dimmer with Kasa-app scheduling, Away Mode and a countdown-off timer.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not recorded

Kasa HS100

HS100 · Smart Plugs

Wi-Fi plug with Kasa-app on/off control, schedules and randomized Away Mode switching.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not recorded

Kasa HS300

HS300 · Smart Power Strips

Wi-Fi power strip with six individually controlled AC outlets, three always-on USB ports and energy monitoring in the Kasa app.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not recorded

Tapo P306

P306 · Smart Plugs

Plug-in Wi-Fi outlet extender with three smart AC outlets, three always-on AC outlets and grouped USB charging controls in the Tapo app.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not recorded

Tapo US (official store)

Tapo P100

P100 · Smart Plugs

Compact Wi-Fi plug with Tapo-app scheduling, countdown timers and randomized Away Mode switching.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not recorded

Tapo / TP-Link US (official product information)

Kasa HS103

HS103 · Smart Plugs

Compact Wi-Fi plug with Kasa-app scheduling and Away Mode; check the exact US revision and load limit.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not recorded

Kasa EP40M

EP40M · Outdoor Smart Plugs

Outdoor Wi-Fi plug with two independently controlled outlets, individual Kasa-app schedules, Away Mode and countdown timers.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not recorded

Caseta Caseta Plug-In Lamp Dimmer (White)

PD-3PCL-WH · Smart Plugs

Indoor 120 V plug-in lamp dimmer controlling up to two lamps together: 100 W combined compatible dimmable LED/CFL or 300 W incandescent/halogen, with a mixed-load table. Local buttons work standalone; Home Assistant control uses a supported Lutron Caseta hub.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not recorded

Caseta Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug (Black)

PD-15OUT-BL · Outdoor Smart Plugs

Single-outlet outdoor on/off plug for suitable lighting, motors/pumps and transformer loads within their separate manufacturer ratings. Home Assistant control uses a supported Lutron Caseta hub; safe-load and visible-from-every-control-location restrictions still apply.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Not recorded

Hue Hue Smart Plug (US)

552349 · Smart Plugs

US plug-in on/off control for a conventional lamp, using Bluetooth or a Hue Bridge. Manufacturer maximum is 1800 W of lighting; no dimming or appliance/fan-use recommendation. Selected Home Assistant guide uses an existing square Hue Bridge v2 over the local network.

Local control

Not recorded

Hub

Optional