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$25 · Runner-Up
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Weekly audit 2026-10-26: checked every pick against maker pages and 2025-2026 reviews; updated prices and names, deactivated discontinued or unverifiable products where found.
10/26/2026 · PickClarity editorial
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Choosing a smart plug in 2026 comes down to three questions: which voice assistant or app you already use, whether you want power readings, and whether you need Matter. Most plugs in this ranking are 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi models. The Kasa EP25 and Amazon Smart Plug are both listed at 15 amps by their makers, and Eve Energy is rated 15 A and 1,800 W in the U.S. Engadget's February 2026 guide named the Kasa EP25 its best overall plug at about $13 each, usually sold in a four-pack, and the Amazon Smart Plug its pick for Alexa homes at $25. Matter, the cross-brand standard, is the main new feature to weigh.
Price per plug is the number to compare, not the pack price. A four-pack of the Kasa EP25 was listed at $35.99 on Amazon, about $9 per plug, while Amazon lists its own Smart Plug at $24.99 for one. GE's Cync plug lists at $14.99, and the Wyze Plug is sold as a two-pack at $29.98 on wyze.com. Extras matter more than the sticker price. Energy monitoring is built into the Kasa EP25 and Eve Energy, while the Amazon Smart Plug and Wyze Plug leave it out. Wyze's app shows run times rather than energy use.
The most common mistake is assuming every plug supports Matter. Engadget lists Matter as "No" for both the Kasa EP25 and the Amazon Smart Plug, and the Amazon plug works exclusively with Alexa. Eve Energy uses Matter over Thread and needs a hub that supports both. A second mistake is ignoring the Wi-Fi band: the Kasa EP25 and Amazon plug connect only to 2.4 GHz networks. Third, check the load. Makers state ratings of 15 A, so read the label before plugging in a heater or a motor-driven appliance.
The Amazon Smart Plug works exclusively with Alexa. The Kasa EP25 is listed as working with Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, and Siri, so it suits mixed households. Decide which assistant you will use before you buy, because switching later may mean replacing plugs.
Matter lets one plug work across Apple, Google, and Amazon apps. Eve Energy is Matter over Thread and requires a hub that supports both Thread and Matter. The Kasa EP25 and Amazon Smart Plug are not Matter plugs according to Engadget, and TP-Link sells a separate Kasa Matter plug, the KP125M, for that need.
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If you want to see what a device costs to run, pick a plug with monitoring. The Kasa EP25 shows real-time and historical power use in its app, and Eve Energy tracks consumption in the Eve app. The Amazon Smart Plug has no monitoring, and Wyze's app lists run times only.
Compare the maker's stated rating with what you plug in. Kasa rates the EP25 at 15 A and 1.8 kW at 120 V, including a 1/6 HP motor, and Eve lists 15 A and 1,800 W in the U.S. Heavy appliances can approach those limits, so check the label.
The Kasa EP25 and Amazon Smart Plug use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Engadget found that Meross's Matter plug needed Wi-Fi splitting to connect, so a router that merges its 2.4 and 5 GHz networks can make setup harder. Plugs that pair over Bluetooth, such as Wyze's newer units, can be quicker to set up.
Slim plugs leave the second outlet free, which Amazon highlights for its plug. Compare the cost per plug, since multi-packs of the Kasa EP25 work out to about $9 each. Kasa lists a 2-year warranty on the EP25, while Wyze states a standard 12 months.
We rank the Kasa EP25 first. Engadget's February 2026 guide also picked it as best overall, citing reliable, easy setup and cross-platform support at about $13 per plug. It includes energy monitoring, which most cheaper plugs lack.
Only if you want one plug to appear in several smart home apps, or you use Apple Home heavily. If you stay with one assistant such as Alexa or Google, a non-Matter Wi-Fi plug like the Kasa EP25 or Amazon Smart Plug works. Matter plugs include Eve Energy and Kasa's KP125M.
No. Amazon's product page states the Amazon Smart Plug works exclusively with Alexa and must connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. If you use other platforms, choose a plug such as the Kasa EP25 that lists Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, and Siri.
In this ranking, the Kasa EP25 and Eve Energy list energy monitoring, and SwitchBot lists it for its Plug Mini. The Amazon Smart Plug does not offer it, and the Wyze Plug app shows run times instead.
Check each maker's rating. Kasa states 15 A and 1.8 kW at 120 V for the EP25, Amazon lists 15 A max for its plug, and Eve lists 15 A and 1,800 W in the U.S. Do not exceed the figure printed on your plug.
Wi-Fi plugs such as the Kasa EP25, Amazon Smart Plug, and Wyze Plug need no hub. Eve Energy needs a Thread border router, which is built into many current Apple, Google, and Amazon devices. Remote control through Apple Home also needs a home hub such as a HomePod mini or Apple TV.
Prices vary widely. A four-pack of the Kasa EP25 was listed at $35.99, about $9 per plug, and the GE Cync plug lists at $14.99. Amazon's own plug lists at $24.99, and Eve Energy's single plug has been listed at $39.99 at Best Buy. Sales change prices often.
No. Both are TP-Link brands but they use different apps. Kasa's EP25 uses the Kasa app, while the Tapo line has its own Matter plugs. Pick the plug whose app and platform support match your home, and check the model name before ordering.