The Best Smart Plugs and Power Strips for 2026

Available in a two-pack for $29.99, the feature-rich TP-Link Tapo P110M combines Matter compatibility, detailed energy monitoring, and wide third-party integration, easily earning our Editors' Choice award. Its slim design doesn't block access to the second outlet on a two-outlet receptacle, and it works with multiple home automation platforms, including Alexa, Google, HomeKit, and SmartThings.

People who want to monitor energy consumption: The TP-Link Tapo P110M generates daily, weekly, and monthly energy reports showing how much power your connected device is using. This can potentially save you money in the long run if you want to make sure your larger electronics aren't using too much power. It's worth keeping an eye on your power-hungry appliances, though there are cheaper options for automating small household items, such as lamps.

Households with complex smart home setups: Thanks to its Matter support, the Tapo P110M works with most smart home platforms.

Whereas most of the options on this list plug into your existing outlet, the Eve Energy Outlet replaces it for sleek and permanent smart home controls. This dual-receptacle outlet can be controlled using the Eve app (iOS only) or with Apple’s Home app, and because it supports Matter and Thread, you can add it to your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings ecosystems if you have the proper hub. In testing, we found it easy to install, and it worked flawlessly with the Alexa, Apple Home, and Eve apps, as well as Alexa and Siri voice commands. It shows how much power each receptacle is using, offers flexible scheduling, supports geofencing triggers, and works with routines and scenes you can create with your platform of choice.

Those seeking a hardwired indoor plug: If you're looking for a hardwired smart outlet, the Eve Energy Outlet is a top pick for its cross-platform compatibility and energy reporting. Keep in mind that, as with any electrical outlet, the Energy Outlet must be installed in a wall box and requires working with electrical wiring. The outlet has a 15W/1800A rating and is designed solely for indoor use.

Why limit yourself to just one or two outlets when you can remotely manage six at a time? The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip is a full power strip with a half-dozen outlets you can individually control and automate, along with three USB ports for charging.

People with multiple devices that need to be smartened: This power strip is useful for managing multiple lamps and other devices simultaneously, as long as they're relatively close together. Each of its six outlets can be individually controlled.

Alexa and Google users: This power strip works with Alexa and Google Assistant, but it doesn't support HomeKit, Matter, or SmartThings.

The dual-outlet TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor Plug supports every voice assistant and smart home standard except Matter, allowing you to control it with equal ease whether you're a fan of Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, or Samsung SmartThings. It even supports IFTTT routines. In testing, it was simple to set up, reliably responded to app and voice commands, and ran Alexa routines without issue.

People who use outdoor devices: The TP-Link Kasa EP40A's broad compatibility and weatherproof build make it a top choice for bringing smart features to your backyard appliances, lighting, or any other outdoor device you'd like to control or automate.

Apple and Samsung users: This outdoor smart plug is specifically appealing for its HomeKit and SmartThings integrations, which many competing models lack.

The Leviton Smart Mini is a bit expensive for a small one-outlet smart plug, but it offers numerous features for automating your lighting. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, Matter, and SmartThings, and it supports dimming for compatible bulbs.

People looking to automate lamps: This is the smart plug to get if you want to set up dimmer routines or otherwise adjust the light levels of your non-smart bulbs from your phone.

Platform-agnostic users: Wide compatibility means the Leviton Smart Mini should play nice with all your other smart home gadgets and will continue to work if you decide to switch platforms or voice assistants later.

The Tapo Mini is a compact smart plug from TP-Link Kasa with a wide range of smart home platform options. It supports Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, Matter, and SmartThings, making it one of the best-equipped mini smart plugs for handling whatever home automation standard you choose. It can't monitor power consumption, however.

People who need a compact plug: Look to this smart plug if you need one with a small footprint that won't block the outlets beside it.

Interoperability fans: Despite its compact dimensions, the Tapo Mini doesn't skimp on features, supporting every major smart home platform.

This single-outlet smart plug lets you control devices plugged into it via Alexa voice commands and the Alexa mobile app. It's a snap to install and works with some (but not all) Alexa smart home devices, but it doesn't work with other voice platforms, and it lacks IFTTT support and energy reporting.

Alexa users: The Amazon Smart Plug is a great option for Alexa power users who want to smarten up an ordinary device, such as a coffee maker or a light.

Budget-conscious buyers: While not the most feature-packed device, the Amazon Smart Plug is affordable and often heavily discounted.

This IP66 weather-resistant Ring Outdoor Smart Plug features two independently controlled outlets, allowing you to manage them separately using the Ring mobile app or Alexa voice commands. It also works seamlessly with other Ring smart home devices. It requires a Ring Bridge to connect to your network, but installation is easy, and the device works well.

Ring users: The Ring Outdoor Smart Plug makes the most sense if you already own other Ring smart home devices and the Ring Bridge, and you're looking for an outdoor-friendly smart plug that lets you independently control each outlet.

Alexa fans: This smart plug is also only for Alexa users, as it doesn't support Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant.