The Best Smart Plugs of 2023

If you’re looking for a smart plug that’s Matter-compatible, the Tapo Smart Plug Mini is one of the first devices that’s been released under the new interoperability standard. In short, this means the plug will work with all certified smart home ecosystems, including Apple Home, Amazon Echo, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings, making it a top choice if you’re looking to streamline your smart home devices under one platform.

The plug has a compact, front-facing design that doesn’t block access to the second outlet, and it’s rated for a standard 15 amps.

During testing, the Tapo Smart Plug Mini was quick and easy to set up, and the app offers advanced security settings like two-factor authentication and the ability to manage “trusted devices.”

The plug responds immediately to commands given via both the app and Amazon Alexa, and while it doesn’t offer energy tracking like some smart plugs we’ve tested, it does have usage statistics that tell you how many hours the plug has been used in the past day, week, and month.

It’s worth noting that we did experience brief connectivity issues with the Tapo plug right after we set it up. The app kept saying the device “could only be controlled locally” because the Wi-Fi network was unstable, but once it was resolved, we didn’t have any further problems.

Read our full review of the Tapo Matter Smart Plug Mini.

The Eve Energy Smart Plug is a great smart plug that supports Matter and also offers energy monitoring insights, like our No. 1 pick.

The 15-amp smart plug offers wireless connectivity via Thread and works with ioS and Android devices, as well as Matter controllers, like an HomePod (second-gen) or Echo (fourth-gen), or a Thread border router.

The Matter smart plug is UL-certified and works for voice control with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant. Power consumption insights are available for HomeKit smart homes via the Eve app.

These insights show you real time usage and, like our No. 1 pick, you can enter your electricity rate to calculate energy costs for the Eve smart plug. Schedules and timers are available for the Eve smart plug and work well.

This smart plug is one of the pricer options out there, but it's quick and easy to set up, reliable, and it works with Matter, making it one of the best smart plugs we've ever tested.

The Geeni Smart Dot is a front-facing, circular smart plug that works with voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Microsoft Cortana (but not Siri). The setup is simple and we didn't run into any hiccups during use. The plug’s design doesn’t block the second outlet, but it is large enough that you won’t be able to plug two of these stacked on top of each other like you can with many rectangular-shaped smart plugs.

Geeni offers in-app security features like two-factor authentication and a list of shared device users, to help keep unauthorized users at bay. The plug is only compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks and does not require a hub. You can control this plug using the Geeni app, which is responsive and user-friendly, as well as voice control with compatible smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. It’s rated for 10 amps (most plugs are rated for 15 amps), so make sure not to overload the outlet with too much power.

From smart bulbs to outdoor plugs and indoor cameras, Kasa makes a lot of smart home devices that work with Alexa and Google Assistant. Adding to its impressive lineup is the ultra-compact Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Mini Plug. Measuring less than 2.5-inches long, it's one of the smallest products we've ever tested—and you can easily stack several of these plugs without blocking the second outlet.

It doesn't work with Siri, but voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant worked well every time we tried it. The plug is rated for 15 amps, so you can plug in any small home appliances like dehumidifiers and standing fans. Features like smart schedules, grouping, remote control, and an auto shut-off timer are available in the Kasa app and work great.

Though the app doesn’t have security features like two-factor authentication, it offers daily, weekly, and monthly insights into how many hours the plug remains on. It’s not as helpful as in-app energy monitoring stats, but the data is useful enough to help curtail your energy consumption.

Amazon has its own smart plug that works exclusively with Alexa. So, in other words, it will not work with Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri, or any other smart ecosystem. We had a difficult time getting it going, even though it doesn't need a third-party app—Alexa just didn't recognize the plug the first time and we had to try again.

Once it connected, though, it was flawless. It integrated painlessly with Alexa, had no problems connecting and disconnecting, and it was simple to control with both the Alexa app and via voice controls with an Amazon Echo speaker.

Aside from the initial setup issues, the Amazon Smart Plug works great. Of course, those who don't use Alexa-enabled devices should look elsewhere.

We’ve been a fan of Philips Hue, maker of some of the best smart bulbs we’ve ever tested, for a while now. So we expected good things from Philips Hue’s smart plug—and it delivered. The plug maintained its connection throughout our weeks of testing and was able to easily reconnect to Wi-Fi when switching outlets. It’s compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.

The app doesn’t offer any special energy monitoring capabilities, but there are plenty of other useful features to choose from within the Philips Hue app, like routines and timers. You can also elect to share your location with Philips Hue so that your plug automatically turns on and off as you come and go. Overall, this plug is a good option for anyone who is already running a Philips Hue ecosystem at home.

Need a space-saving smart plug that offers two independently controlled outlets? That’s exactly what you’ll get with Meross’ dual-outlet smart plug. It’s also a very versatile smart plug when it comes to smart assistant control because it works across the big three: Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri. However, an Apple Home Hub like the HomePod Mini is needed to control the plug using Siri when you're away from home.

The dual-outlet model can also be controlled using the Meross app, which is simple to navigate and works well for remote control. There’s also a noticeable “click” sound that happens every time the plug is powered on or off. It’s not loud enough to wake the neighbors, but it’s louder than your average smart plug and therefore something to note before you buy.

Unfortunately, the plug does not offer two-factor authentication for added security. It’s also only rated for 10 amps, so make sure it can handle the load of whatever you’re plugging into it.

The Meross Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini is a tiny white plug never lost connection during our tests and was fast and simple to get up and running. We found the app to be very user-friendly, too, offering ways to create scenes and routines that can automate your home.

On the downside, the 16-amp plug doesn’t offer any way to track how much energy a device is using or how long it’s been on. It also doesn’t offer two-factor authentication to secure your account.

However, this indoor smart plug is reliable and responsive when controlled remotely using the Meross app or via voice assistants like Google Assistant and Alexa. It also supports IFTTT and Samsung SmartThings.

Leviton's 15-amp second-gen model works seamlessly across the three major smart assistants: Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, which is fairly rare for a smart plug. The setup is simple—it took mere minutes to connect the plug to Wi-Fi and integrate it with compatible voice-activated smart assistants. If you want to control this plug away from home using Siri, you’ll need an Apple HomeHub like the HomePod Mini or HomePod (second-gen). It also doesn’t block the second outlet.

One noticeable difference between the first-gen plug and the second-gen plug tested here is the added support for Leviton’s DAWSC Anywhere Companion Switch. When using this model, you can place the wireless Anywhere Switch within 50-feet of the plug and use the switch to turn it on and off—no wires required.

The plug lacks energy monitoring or any other usage insights. But, if you need a smart plug that works great with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, the Leviton Decora Smart Plug-In Switch is a fantastic choice.

Sengled’s Smart Plug requires a hub, which isn’t the norm for most smart plugs. We paired it with a Samsung SmartThings Hub and it connected easily within seconds, but any Zigbee hub like the Echo Show 10 will do.

One bummer about this smart plug is the design. While we like that it’s a break from the traditional white rectangular shape of most smart plugs, the square design ever so slightly blocks the socket immediately above (or below) the plug. This shouldn’t be much of an issue if you’re using a regular corded plug, but the design doesn’t allow for two smart plugs to be stacked on top of each other. It also does not offer energy monitoring or two-factor authentication for increased security.

Overall, the Sengled plug is responsive when used with Alexa and Google Assistant, easy to use via the Samsung SmartThings app, and it offers a steady connection even when moved from room-to-room. The app, like other smart plug apps, offers scenes, schedules, and more ways to automate your smart home. It’s a fine smart plug, but not the best if you’re looking for extra outlet space or enhanced security.

We were excited to try out the Wemo Smart Plug, as it’s one of the rare few that works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri. It also a very compact smart plug, making it ideal for small spaces and crowded outlets. To control the plug using Siri when you’re not home, you will need an Apple Home Hub like the HomePod Mini.

However, this plug struggled to maintain a steady Wi-Fi connection, often disconnecting randomly for no reason. A smart plug should be reliable, especially for remote management, and Wemo’s did not deliver on that front. It also does not offer two-factor authentication or energy monitoring, and is only rated for 10 amps.

When this plug works, it works well, but given the connectivity issues we had, you’re better off selecting a more reliable plug from our guide.