Philips Hue Smart Plug (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: radio and energy monitoring.
Side by side
| Fact | Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) | Kasa EP25 (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed[4] | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3] | Yes[2],[4],[5] |
| Google Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3] | Yes[3],[6] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3] | Yes[3],[6] |
| SmartThings | Via Philips Hue Bridge[3] | Yes[1],[3],[7] |
| Home Assistant | Via Philips Hue Bridge[5] | Yes[8] |
| Radio | Zigbee, Bluetooth[1] | Wi-Fi[2],[6] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1],[6] |
| Local control | Yes[1],[5] | Yes[8] |
| Energy monitoring | Unconfirmed | Yes[1],[2] |
| Max load | 1,800 W[1],[2] | 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
- Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Apple Home
- Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for SmartThings
- Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) or Kasa EP25 (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge; the Kasa EP25 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) · Kasa EP25 (US)