Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US)
Smart plugs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant.
- The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works with Apple Home and SmartThings; for the Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, hub required, energy monitoring and max load.
Side by side
| Fact | Eve Energy (Matter, US) | Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[1],[2],[6] | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[3] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[3] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[3] | Yes[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[3] | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[4],[7] | Yes[3] |
| Radio | Thread[1],[2] | Wi-Fi[1],[2] |
| Hub required | Yes[2],[3] | No[1],[2] |
| Local control | Yes[4],[7] | Yes[3] |
| Energy monitoring | Yes[1],[5] | Unconfirmed |
| Max load | 1,800 W[1] | 1,875 W[1],[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 EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Eve Energy (Matter, US). The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart plugs for Apple Home
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Eve Energy (Matter, US). The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart plugs for SmartThings
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Eve Energy (Matter, US) · Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US)