our picks
This smart plug works reliably in our tests and includes real-time energy monitoring and an on-the-go mode. It is also broadly compatible with all major smart home platforms.
Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim (EP25) includes all the features you want in a single outlet smart plug. In addition to remote control access, timer, and scheduling features, it integrates with many other smart home devices through Alexa, Home, and Google Home. It also supports real-time energy monitoring, so you can monitor your power usage in hours and minutes or watts and kilowatt-hours. Although only available in 2-packs and 4-packs, the price per unit is comparable to or lower than other plugs.
our picks
This weatherproof smart plug withstands snow, rain, heat, and dust and features two independently controlled outlets.
Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (EP40A) is designed for outdoor use. (Do not use indoor smart plugs outdoors.) The EP40A has an operating temperature range of -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can handle a wide range of weather conditions. It’s easy to set up and use, including two outlets that can be controlled individually using the app or voice (via Alexa, Google Home, or Siri – if you don’t want Siri, use the Kasa EP40). . This smart plug can also track the running time of connected devices in hours and minutes.
our picks
This model turns one outlet into six individually controlled smart outlets and has built-in energy monitoring and integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home (not Apple Home). It also has three USB ports.
Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (HS300) transforms one wall plug into six individually controllable outlets, so you can turn different devices on and off, create individual schedules and triggers, and more. can. Of all the smart power strips we tested, this one is the best built. It also has the most USB charging ports (3) and longest power cord for smartphones and tablets. It also supports energy monitoring (watts and kWh) and voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
runner-up
This smart plug is easy to use, affordable, and small enough to fit behind furniture. You can also track the usage time (hours and minutes) of your electrical equipment.
Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (EP10) is the smallest and cheapest of our picks, but it lacks the energy monitoring and home support found in our top picks. Sold in packs of two or four, this smart plug comes with built-in usage monitoring. This allows you to know exactly how long connected devices (such as fans and air conditioners) are used (but does not provide information about actual energy consumption).
