Our recommendation
The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim (EP25) offers excellent features for its price, including energy monitoring and an Away Mode. It is highly compatible with major smart-home platforms.
Works with: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim (EP25) stands out for its energy monitoring and scheduling features. It seamlessly integrates with popular smart-home systems and is effortless to set up and control via the Tapo app. The real-time energy monitoring helps you keep track of your electricity usage, and it offers good value for a two-pack or four-pack.
Our recommendation
The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (EP40A) is weather-resistant with two independently controllable outlets, making it suitable for outdoor use. It also tracks the device run time.
Works with: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (EP40A) is designed for outdoor environments, featuring weather resistance and dual controllable outlets. It offers convenient features like Schedules, Away Mode, and sunrise/sunset Routines, as well as monitoring the run time of connected devices.
Our recommendation
The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (HS300) offers six independently controlled smart outlets with built-in energy monitoring and Amazon Alexa and Google Home integration. It also features three USB ports.
Works with: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (HS300) is a top choice amongst power strips, featuring six smart outlets and three USB ports. It provides energy monitoring and scheduling capabilities, similar to our single-plug recommendation, but lacks Apple Home compatibility and control over the USB ports.
Runner-up
The compact TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (EP10) is affordable and user-friendly, offering impressive features despite its small size. It does not support Apple Home.
Works with: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
If you require a smart plug for a confined space, consider the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (EP10). It is compact, easy to set up with Alexa and Google Home, and budget-friendly. While it lacks Apple Home compatibility and energy monitoring, it tracks device run times accurately.
