Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) vs Shelly Plus Plug S (EU)

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FactPhilips Hue Smart Plug (EU)Shelly Plus Plug S (EU)
MatterUnconfirmed[5]Unconfirmed
Apple HomeVia Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3],[4]Unconfirmed
Google HomeVia Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3]Yes[4],[5]
Amazon AlexaVia Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3]Yes[4],[5]
SmartThingsVia Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3]Yes[4],[5],[6]
Home AssistantVia Philips Hue Bridge[6]Yes[7]
RadioZigbee, Bluetooth[1]Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1]
Hub requiredNo[1]No[1],[2]
Local controlYes[1],[6]Yes[1],[7]
Energy monitoringUnconfirmedYes[3],[4]
Max load2,300 W[2]2,500 W[3],[4]

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Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) or Shelly Plus Plug S (EU): which works with Apple Home?
Confirmed only for the Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU). The Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Shelly Plus Plug S (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart plugs for Apple Home
Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) or Shelly Plus Plug S (EU): which works with Google Home?
Both. The Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Shelly Plus Plug S (EU) works directly. More smart plugs for Google Home
Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) or Shelly Plus Plug S (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
Both. The Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Shelly Plus Plug S (EU) works directly. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) or Shelly Plus Plug S (EU): which works with SmartThings?
Both. The Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Shelly Plus Plug S (EU) works directly. More smart plugs for SmartThings
Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) or Shelly Plus Plug S (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
Both. The Philips Hue Smart Plug (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Shelly Plus Plug S (EU) works directly. More smart plugs for Home Assistant

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