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