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The Best Smart Plugs (2027)
The best smart plugs for 2027, ranked on load rating, energy monitoring accuracy, size, and platform support including Matter.
The short answer
The TP-Link Kasa EP25 is the best smart plug for most homes in 2027: 15A switching plus energy monitoring in a reliable app. For Matter, choose the Tapo P110M. For Alexa-only simplicity, choose the Amazon Smart Plug.
Our top picks at a glance
- TP-Link Kasa EP25Kasa reliability with per-plug energy monitoring and Matter-era polish.Best overall
- TP-Link Tapo P110M MatterMatter plus energy monitoring in TP-Link value Tapo line.Best Matter plug
- Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart PlugThe plug for energy nerds: detailed consumption graphs and Emporia Vue pairing.Best for energy tracking
- Amazon Smart PlugThe zero-friction Alexa plug: no third-party app, setup in the Alexa app alone.Easiest for Alexa
- Meross Smart Plug MiniThe HomeKit-friendly mini plug that undercuts the big brands.Best for Apple Home on a budget
What owners report
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Killing standby vampire loads with schedules is the most-cited money saver
- Washer and dryer done alerts built from energy drop-offs delight owners
- Mini plugs that leave the second outlet free earn outsized loyalty
- Auto-off timers for irons and heaters provide real peace of mind
Common complaints
- Wi-Fi plugs occasionally need re-pairing after router changes
- Energy totals in some apps reset or lack export options
- Bulky plugs crowd power strips despite compact wall performance
- Alexa-only and single-app plugs frustrate households that later switch platforms
The picks, ranked
| # | Product | Award | Load rating | Energy monitoring | Protocol | Input | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TP-Link Kasa EP25 | Best overall | 15A / 1800W resistive max | Yes, real-time and history | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz | 120V, North American plug | Single outlet, side profile |
| 2 | TP-Link Tapo P110M Matter | Best Matter plug | 15A / 1800W resistive max (US model) | Yes | Matter over Wi-Fi 2.4GHz | 120V | Mini single outlet |
| 3 | Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug | Best for energy tracking | 15A / 1800W resistive, 1 HP motor | Yes, detailed real-time metering | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz | 120V | Single outlet, metering body |
| 4 | Amazon Smart Plug | Easiest for Alexa | 15A max, 1800W resistive | No | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Alexa only | 100 to 120V | Compact single outlet |
| 5 | Meross Smart Plug Mini | Best for Apple Home on a budget | 15A / 1800W max (US model) | No (switching model) | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, HomeKit | 120V | Mini single outlet |
| 6 | Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug 2nd Gen | Best build quality | 15A resistive, 1/2 HP motor | No | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz | 120V, tamper-resistant outlet | Plug-in receptacle, single outlet |
| 7 | SONOFF S31 | Best for tinkerers | 15A / 1800W max | Yes (S31; S31 Lite: No) | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz | 120V | Single outlet, compact |
| 8 | SwitchBot Plug Mini | Best mini with metering | 15A / 1800W max | Yes | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth; Matter via hub | 120V | Mini single outlet |
| 9 | Wyze Plug | Best budget pair | 15A / 1800W resistive max | No | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz | 120V, 60Hz | Compact single outlet |
| 10 | Gosund Mini Smart Plug | Cheapest whole-room coverage | 10A / 1200W max | No | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz | 120V | Mini single outlet |
Best overall
TP-Link Kasa EP25
Kasa reliability with per-plug energy monitoring and Matter-era polish.
The EP25 does the two jobs most buyers actually want, switching and metering, inside the most dependable mainstream app. Its 15A rating covers real appliances, schedules never feel fragile, and energy history turns curiosity about a freezer or heater into hard data within a week.
Strengths
- Energy monitoring with usage history in the Kasa app
- 15A resistive rating covers heaters and window AC units within rating
- Away mode and schedules run reliably
- Works with Alexa, Google, and SmartThings
Limitations
- Body covers part of the second outlet on some receptacles
- No Thread radio; Wi-Fi only
- HomeKit support is via Matter on newer revisions, check packaging
| Load rating | 15A / 1800W resistive max |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | Yes, real-time and history |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
| Input | 120V, North American plug |
| Form | Single outlet, side profile |
Best for: Buyers who want energy data inside the dependable Kasa app.
Skip if: You need a compact plug that leaves the second outlet fully clear in tight strips.
Best Matter plug
TP-Link Tapo P110M Matter
Matter plus energy monitoring in TP-Link value Tapo line.
The P110M is the forward-looking buy: Matter over Wi-Fi for cross-platform freedom plus genuine energy monitoring, a combination that was rare a generation ago. If you are rebuilding a home around Matter in 2027, start the outlet layer here.
Strengths
- Matter over Wi-Fi works across Apple, Google, Alexa, SmartThings
- Energy monitoring with cost estimates in Tapo app
- Compact design leaves the second socket accessible
- Charge-guard and auto-off features protect batteries and heaters
Limitations
- Tapo and Kasa remain separate apps in many regions
- Matter setup can be finicky on mixed networks
- 15A rating is for resistive loads, derate motors
| Load rating | 15A / 1800W resistive max (US model) |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | Yes |
| Protocol | Matter over Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
| Input | 120V |
| Form | Mini single outlet |
Best for: Matter builders who still want per-device energy data.
Skip if: You are deep in the Kasa app and do not want a second TP-Link app.
Best for energy tracking
Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug
The plug for energy nerds: detailed consumption graphs and Emporia Vue pairing.
Emporia treats a plug as a meter first: second-level consumption graphs, real volts and amps, and pairing with Vue whole-home monitoring. For hunting vampire loads or costing a space heater honestly, no other plug here gives you this much evidence.
Strengths
- Granular energy graphs down to seconds in the Emporia app
- Pairs with Emporia Vue whole-home monitoring
- Plugs report voltage, amps, and watts, not estimates
- Solid 15A rating for appliance duty
Limitations
- App is data-first; simple automations are secondary
- No Matter or Thread
- Physically larger than mini plugs
| Load rating | 15A / 1800W resistive, 1 HP motor |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | Yes, detailed real-time metering |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
| Input | 120V |
| Form | Single outlet, metering body |
Best for: Owners hunting vampire loads and appliance running costs.
Skip if: You only need on and off; cheaper plugs switch just as well.
Easiest for Alexa
Amazon Smart Plug
The zero-friction Alexa plug: no third-party app, setup in the Alexa app alone.
If your home already answers to Alexa, this plug needs no new app, no account linking, and no thought. It appears in the Alexa app, joins routines, and just works, at the cost of speaking to no other platform, ever.
Strengths
- Setup happens entirely in the Alexa app in minutes
- Routines and voice control are native and dependable
- Compact body leaves the second outlet usable
- State recovery returns the plug to its prior state after outages
Limitations
- Alexa only; no Google, Apple, or Matter support
- No energy monitoring
- 15A rating but no appliance-grade extras like usage alerts
| Load rating | 15A max, 1800W resistive |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | No |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Alexa only |
| Input | 100 to 120V |
| Form | Compact single outlet |
Best for: Alexa-only homes that want the simplest possible plug setup.
Skip if: You use Google Home or Apple Home; this plug speaks Alexa exclusively.
Best for Apple Home on a budget
Meross Smart Plug Mini
The HomeKit-friendly mini plug that undercuts the big brands.
Meross brings HomeKit support down to budget multi-pack pricing while keeping the second outlet free. Apple households routinely overpay for plugs; the Mini is the correction.
Strengths
- HomeKit support at a budget price is rare
- Truly mini body keeps the second outlet free
- Works with Alexa and Google as well
- Sunrise and sunset schedules built in
Limitations
- No energy monitoring on the mini switching model
- App is functional rather than polished
- Long-term firmware support trails TP-Link
| Load rating | 15A / 1800W max (US model) |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | No (switching model) |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, HomeKit |
| Input | 120V |
| Form | Mini single outlet |
Best for: Apple Home users who want cheap plugs that still join HomeKit.
Skip if: You need energy monitoring on the base mini model.
Best build quality
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug 2nd Gen
An electrical-brand plug with a proper tamper-resistant receptacle and HomeKit support.
Leviton makes wiring devices for a living, and the Decora plug feels it: a proper receptacle, a motor rating for fans and pumps, and an auto-shutoff timer that is genuinely useful for irons and curling tools. The grown-up plug in this guide.
Strengths
- From a wiring-device maker, with a quality receptacle feel
- Works with Alexa, Google, and Apple HomeKit
- Auto-shutoff timer protects irons and heaters from being left on
- My Leviton app handles whole-home lighting scenes too
Limitations
- No energy monitoring
- Pricier than budget Wi-Fi plugs
- Larger body than mini plugs
| Load rating | 15A resistive, 1/2 HP motor |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | No |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
| Input | 120V, tamper-resistant outlet |
| Form | Plug-in receptacle, single outlet |
Best for: Homes that want an electrician-grade brand and Apple Home compatibility.
Skip if: You need energy monitoring; Leviton focuses on control, not metering.
Best for tinkerers
SONOFF S31
The tinkerers metering plug: overload protection and a huge automation community.
The S31 pairs budget metering with overload protection and the deepest community automation lore of any plug here. Home Assistant households have built everything from printer watchdogs to washing-machine alerts on this hardware.
Strengths
- Accurate energy monitoring at a budget price
- Overload protection shuts off beyond set thresholds
- Works with Alexa, Google, and the eWeLink ecosystem
- Long community history means automations are well documented
Limitations
- eWeLink app polish trails Kasa and Tapo
- No Matter on the classic S31
- Check the Lite variant: it drops energy monitoring
| Load rating | 15A / 1800W max |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | Yes (S31; S31 Lite: No) |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
| Input | 120V |
| Form | Single outlet, compact |
Best for: Home Assistant tinkerers and budget energy monitoring.
Skip if: You want a set-and-forget consumer app experience.
Best mini with metering
SwitchBot Plug Mini
A Matter-ready mini plug with energy stats, from the retrofit automation brand.
Most mini plugs give up metering to shrink; the SwitchBot Plug Mini keeps energy stats, adds countdown and delayed-off timers, and plugs into the wider SwitchBot retrofit ecosystem. Small body, full feature list.
Strengths
- Energy consumption tracking in the SwitchBot app
- Matter support via SwitchBot Hub on current setups
- Delayed-off and countdown timers for chargers
- Compact mini footprint
Limitations
- Some advanced features need a SwitchBot Hub
- 15A rating; check motor loads carefully
- App experience is best inside the SwitchBot family
| Load rating | 15A / 1800W max |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | Yes |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth; Matter via hub |
| Input | 120V |
| Form | Mini single outlet |
Best for: SwitchBot households extending Bot and curtain automations to outlets.
Skip if: You want the absolute cheapest plug; SwitchBot charges for ecosystem extras.
Best budget pair
Wyze Plug
Budget switching with vacation mode, sold in pairs that outfit a room cheaply.
Wyze plugs are the disposable-income-free way to smarten lamps: vacation mode, grouping, and a 15A rating in cheap two-packs. No metering, no Matter, no apologies, and for lamp duty none of that matters.
Strengths
- Among the lowest per-plug prices, especially in multi-packs
- Vacation mode randomizes lamps while you travel
- Grouping and schedules in the Wyze app
- 15A rating handles most household loads
Limitations
- No energy monitoring
- Wyze app promotes other Wyze services heavily
- No Apple Home support
| Load rating | 15A / 1800W resistive max |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | No |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
| Input | 120V, 60Hz |
| Form | Compact single outlet |
Best for: Wyze households adding lamp and fan control on a tight budget.
Skip if: You need energy monitoring or Matter; this is a switching-only plug.
Cheapest whole-room coverage
Gosund Mini Smart Plug
Rock-bottom mini plugs sold in fours for whole-room lamp control.
Gosund four-packs bring the per-outlet cost down to pocket change for lamps and fans under its 10A ceiling. Respect that ceiling, heaters are out, and it is unbeatable coverage math for bedrooms and living rooms.
Strengths
- Lowest multi-pack cost in this guide
- Mini size keeps both wall outlets usable
- Schedules, timers, and grouping in the companion app
- Works with Alexa and Google voice control
Limitations
- 10A rating excludes heaters and many appliances
- No energy monitoring
- App and support are minimal
| Load rating | 10A / 1200W max |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | No |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
| Input | 120V |
| Form | Mini single outlet |
Best for: Outfitting many lamps and fans for the lowest total spend.
Skip if: Loads exceed 10A; Gosund minis are not heater plugs.
How we chose
Load rating honesty
We separated true 15A appliance-capable plugs from 10A lamp-duty minis and flagged motor derating, because the wrong plug on a heater is a safety issue, not a preference.
Metering that matters
Energy monitoring ranges from novelty totals to Emporia-grade second-level graphs. We credited plugs that report real measured power with useful history and cost context.
Size and the second outlet
A plug that blocks its neighbor halves a receptacle. Mini designs that preserve both outlets scored higher for wall use; larger metering bodies were judged on strip compatibility.
Platform breadth
Alexa-only, HomeKit-friendly, and Matter plugs serve different futures. We favored plugs that keep options open in 2027 without punishing single-platform homes that value simplicity.
Questions, answered
Can a smart plug run a space heater?
Only a 15A-rated plug, and only within the heater rating, ideally with an auto-off timer as Leviton offers. Never run a heater on a 10A mini plug like the Gosund, and never leave heater automation unattended by design.
Do smart plugs save energy?
They can, by scheduling off standby-heavy entertainment centers and chargers, and by exposing waste through monitoring. The plug itself draws under a watt to listen for commands.
What is the difference between Kasa EP25 and Tapo P110M?
Both meter energy and rate 15A. The EP25 lives in the Kasa app; the P110M adds Matter in the Tapo app. Choose by your app and platform future.
Will a smart plug remember its state after an outage?
Most restore their prior state or offer a setting for it. Check the app option called power recovery or state after outage, critical for freezers and network gear.