Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs Kasa EP25 (US)
Smart plugs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio and hub required.
Side by side
| Fact | Eve Energy (Matter, US) | Kasa EP25 (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[1],[2],[6] | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[3] | Yes[2],[4],[5] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[3] | Yes[3],[6] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[3] | Yes[3],[6] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[3] | Yes[1],[3],[7] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[4],[7] | Yes[8] |
| Radio | Thread[1],[2] | Wi-Fi[2],[6] |
| Hub required | Yes[2],[3] | No[1],[6] |
| Local control | Yes[4],[7] | Yes[8] |
| Energy monitoring | Yes[1],[5] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Max load | 1,800 W[1] | 1,800 W[2] |
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
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Apple Home
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for SmartThings
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Eve Energy (Matter, US) · Kasa EP25 (US)