Amazon Smart Plug (US) vs SONOFF S31 (US)
Smart plugs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Amazon Alexa.
- Only the SONOFF S31 (US) works with Google Home and SmartThings; the Amazon Smart Plug (US) doesn't.
- The SONOFF S31 (US) works with Home Assistant; for the Amazon Smart Plug (US) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with Apple Home.
- They also differ on: energy monitoring and max load.
Side by side
| Fact | Amazon Smart Plug (US) | SONOFF S31 (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed[6] |
| Apple Home | No[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | No[1] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1],[2] | Yes[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | No[1] | Yes[3],[4],[5] |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[7],[8],[9] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi[1] | Wi-Fi[1],[3] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Energy monitoring | Unconfirmed | Yes[1],[2] |
| Max load | Unconfirmed | 1,800 W[1],[3] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or SONOFF S31 (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Neither is confirmed to work with Apple Home. The Amazon Smart Plug (US) doesn't work with Apple Home; the SONOFF S31 (US) isn't confirmed either way.
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or SONOFF S31 (US): which works with Google Home?
- Only the SONOFF S31 (US). The Amazon Smart Plug (US) doesn't work with Google Home; the SONOFF S31 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or SONOFF S31 (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or SONOFF S31 (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Only the SONOFF S31 (US). The Amazon Smart Plug (US) doesn't work with SmartThings; the SONOFF S31 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for SmartThings
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or SONOFF S31 (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the SONOFF S31 (US). The Amazon Smart Plug (US) isn't confirmed either way; the SONOFF S31 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Amazon Smart Plug (US) · SONOFF S31 (US)