Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) vs Philips Hue Smart Plug (US)
Smart plugs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
- The Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works with Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant; for the Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: radio, local control and energy monitoring.
Side by side
| Fact | Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) | Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed[4] |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3] |
| Google Home | Yes[1] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Via Philips Hue Bridge[3] |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Via Philips Hue Bridge[5] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1] | Zigbee, Bluetooth[1] |
| Hub required | No[1],[2] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Yes[1],[5] |
| Energy monitoring | Yes[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Max load | 1,800 W[1],[2] | 1,800 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
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Philips Hue Smart Plug (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US). The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for Apple Home
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Philips Hue Smart Plug (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) works directly; the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Philips Hue Smart Plug (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) works directly; the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Philips Hue Smart Plug (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US). The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for SmartThings
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Philips Hue Smart Plug (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US). The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) · Philips Hue Smart Plug (US)