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The best smart plugs for most homes
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 is the best all-rounder, combining dependable operation, broad compatibility and energy monitoring.
| Best overall | Best value | Cheapest that's still good | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (4-pack) | TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Mini (P125M) | TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (EP10) |
| Price | about $52 for four | about $12 | about $10 |
| Why | Engadget found the EP25 easy to set up and consistently reliable, with support for Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit and SmartThings. It also includes energy monitoring and useful scheduling features. | Reviewed recommends the Tapo Mini for its small size, Matter compatibility and usage statistics, and lists it at about $12 on Amazon. It offers broad ecosystem support without the higher price of an energy-monitoring plug. | Reviewed lists the EP10 at about $10 on Amazon and found its Alexa and Google Assistant controls reliable. Its compact size and basic scheduling make it a low-cost option from a well-reviewed line. |
| Good to know | It is an older model and is typically sold in a four-pack. | It does not provide energy monitoring. | It does not support Apple HomeKit. |
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picture by AIEngadget found the EP25 easy to set up and consistently reliable, with support for Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit and SmartThings. It also includes energy monitoring and useful scheduling features.
Good to know: It is an older model and is typically sold in a four-pack.
See on Amazonpicture by AIReviewed recommends the Tapo Mini for its small size, Matter compatibility and usage statistics, and lists it at about $12 on Amazon. It offers broad ecosystem support without the higher price of an energy-monitoring plug.
Good to know: It does not provide energy monitoring.
See on Amazonpicture by AIReviewed lists the EP10 at about $10 on Amazon and found its Alexa and Google Assistant controls reliable. Its compact size and basic scheduling make it a low-cost option from a well-reviewed line.
Good to know: It does not support Apple HomeKit.
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What matters
Check that the plug works with your smart-home system and fits without blocking a neighboring outlet. Matter support and energy monitoring are useful extras, but many people only need reliable scheduling and on/off control.
Who this is for
These picks suit people who want to automate lamps, fans and other simple devices without replacing them. Check the compatibility and power rating before using a plug with an appliance.
The picks, one by one
Best overall: Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (4-pack)
Engadget found the EP25 easy to set up and consistently reliable, with support for Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit and SmartThings. It also includes energy monitoring and useful scheduling features. In Engadget’s weeks of testing, it stayed connected even after being moved to a basement farther from the router. The Kasa app supports timers, schedules, vacation mode and scenes, and the plug works with iOS and Android. The four-pack is a practical buy if you have several devices to automate. Skip it if you only want one plug or specifically need Matter.
Good to know: It is an older model and is typically sold in a four-pack.
See on AmazonBest value: TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Mini (P125M)
Reviewed recommends the Tapo Mini for its small size, Matter compatibility and usage statistics, and lists it at about $12 on Amazon. It offers broad ecosystem support without the higher price of an energy-monitoring plug. Reviewed found setup quick and commands responsive through the app and Alexa. Its compact front-facing design leaves the second outlet accessible, and it reports how long a connected device has been used. It does not measure energy consumption, so choose another model if you want power-use data. Reviewers did report brief connectivity trouble during setup.
Good to know: It does not provide energy monitoring.
See on AmazonCheapest that's still good: TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (EP10)
Reviewed lists the EP10 at about $10 on Amazon and found its Alexa and Google Assistant controls reliable. Its compact size and basic scheduling make it a low-cost option from a well-reviewed line. The Kasa app offers schedules, grouping, remote control and an auto-off timer. Reviewed says the plug is small enough to stack without blocking the neighboring outlet and can show how many hours it has been on. It works with Alexa and Google Assistant, but not Apple HomeKit. Skip it if you need Matter or energy-use measurements.
Good to know: It does not support Apple HomeKit.
See on AmazonHow we chose
Reviewers set up plugs with iOS and Android, then assessed app controls, scheduling, voice-assistant compatibility, responsiveness and connection reliability. Engadget tested more than a dozen plugs and lived with them using lights, fans and other devices; Reviewed also checked remote control, secur Danilli read the reviews and tests listed below and compared current prices; it does not take money from brands to pick a product.
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