The 10 Best Smart Plugs as of June 2026

How we ranked these smart plugs

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each smart plug does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Smart Plugs	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	TP-Link Tapo P110	8.7	Best overall	Wi-Fi plug + energy	£12	View Price
2	Kasa Smart Plug KP115	8.6	Best energy monitoring	Wi-Fi plug + energy	£14	View Price
3	Meross Smart Plug (HomeKit)	8.5	Best for Apple Home	Wi-Fi plug	£13	View Price
4	Tapo P100 (4-pack)	8.5	Best value multipack	Wi-Fi plug	£30	View Price
5	Tapo P115 Mini	8.4	Best mini energy	Wi-Fi mini plug + energy	£14	View Price
6	Eve Energy (Matter/Thread)	8.4	Best premium Apple	Thread/Matter plug	£40	View Price
7	Amazon Smart Plug	8.3	Best for Alexa homes	Wi-Fi plug	£25	View Price
8	Sonoff S40	8.2	Best for tinkerers	Wi-Fi plug + energy	£12	View Price
9	Hive Active Plug	8.2	Best for Hive	Wi-Fi plug	£30	View Price
10	Aoycocr Smart Plug	8.0	Best ultra-budget	Wi-Fi plug	£8	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

TP-Link Tapo P110

8.7Our number one pick.

TP-Link's Tapo P110 is a compact Wi-Fi smart plug with energy monitoring, scheduling and reliable app and voice control, the value benchmark. It needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, but the reliability and features are excellent.

Reliability: 9.0App: 9.0Features: 8.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Energy monitoring
Compact, doesn't block sockets
Cheap and reliable

Cons

2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
No Thread

Check price on Amazon≈ £12

Best energy monitoring

Kasa Smart Plug KP115

8.6A superb runner-up.

Kasa's KP115 offers accurate energy monitoring and a slim design with TP-Link's reliable Kasa app, great for tracking appliance running costs. It is 2.4GHz only, but the monitoring and reliability are excellent.

Reliability: 9.0App: 8.8Features: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Accurate energy data
Slim design
Reliable

Cons

2.4GHz only
Separate Kasa app

Check price on Amazon≈ £14

Best for Apple Home

Meross Smart Plug (HomeKit)

8.5Rounds out our top three.

Meross's smart plug supports Apple HomeKit as well as Alexa and Google without a hub, a rare affordable HomeKit option. It lacks energy monitoring on cheaper models, but the HomeKit support and value are excellent.

Reliability: 8.8App: 8.6Features: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

HomeKit without a hub
Wide compatibility
Cheap

Cons

No energy data on base model
2.4GHz only

Check price on Amazon≈ £13

Best value multipack

Tapo P100 (4-pack)

8.5A standout in the upper half.

TP-Link's Tapo P100 in a multipack covers several appliances cheaply with reliable scheduling and voice control, superb value for kitting out a home. It lacks energy monitoring, but for value across many sockets it is excellent.

Reliability: 8.8App: 8.8Features: 8.2Value: 9.4

Pros

Great multipack value
Reliable
Compact

Cons

No energy data
2.4GHz only

Check price on Amazon≈ £30

Best mini energy

Tapo P115 Mini

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

TP-Link's Tapo P115 packs energy monitoring into an extra-small body that won't block the second socket, a tidy reliable choice. It is 2.4GHz only, but the size and features are good value.

Reliability: 8.8App: 8.8Features: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Very compact
Energy monitoring
Reliable

Cons

2.4GHz only
No Thread

Check price on Amazon≈ £14

Best premium Apple

Eve Energy (Matter/Thread)

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

Eve Energy uses Thread and Matter for fast, local, hub-free control with energy monitoring, a premium choice for Apple and Matter homes. It is expensive, but the local Thread control and privacy are excellent.

Reliability: 8.8App: 8.6Features: 8.8Value: 8.0

Pros

Thread/Matter local control
Energy monitoring
Privacy-focused

Cons

Expensive
Best in Apple/Matter homes

Check price on Amazon≈ £40

Best for Alexa homes

Amazon Smart Plug

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Amazon's Smart Plug sets up instantly with Alexa for simple voice and schedule control, ideal if you're all-in on Echo. It is Alexa-only and pricier with no energy data, but the simplicity is good.

Reliability: 8.6App: 8.4Features: 8.0Value: 8.2

Pros

Instant Alexa setup
Reliable
Simple

Cons

Alexa only
No energy monitoring

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Best for tinkerers

Sonoff S40

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Sonoff's S40 offers energy monitoring and works with the flexible eWeLink ecosystem with local-control options, good for smart-home tinkerers. The app is busier, but the features and value are good.

Reliability: 8.4App: 8.2Features: 8.6Value: 8.8

Pros

Energy monitoring
Flexible ecosystem
Cheap

Cons

Busier app
Setup less polished

Check price on Amazon≈ £12

Best for Hive

Hive Active Plug

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Hive's Active Plug ties neatly into the Hive app and heating ecosystem for unified control, a tidy choice for existing Hive users. It is pricier and Hive-bound, but well-integrated.

Reliability: 8.6App: 8.4Features: 8.0Value: 7.8

Pros

Neat Hive integration
Reliable
Good app

Cons

Hive ecosystem
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £30

Best ultra-budget

Aoycocr Smart Plug

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Aoycocr's smart plug covers basic app and voice on/off scheduling at a rock-bottom price, fine for simple automation. It is basic with no energy data, but for value it works.

Reliability: 8.0App: 8.0Features: 7.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Cheapest option
Voice control
Scheduling

Cons

No energy data
Basic app

Check price on Amazon≈ £8

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the smart plugs in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the TP-Link Tapo P110, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Kasa Smart Plug KP115 and Meross Smart Plug (HomeKit) are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best smart plugs without overthinking it, the TP-Link Tapo P110 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £12

Our top picks at a glance

TP-Link Tapo P110

Tapo P100 (4-pack)

Meross Smart Plug (HomeKit)

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How we ranked these smart plugs

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

TP-Link Tapo P110

Pros

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Kasa Smart Plug KP115

Pros

Cons

Meross Smart Plug (HomeKit)

Pros

Cons

Tapo P100 (4-pack)

Pros

Cons

Tapo P115 Mini

Pros

Cons

Eve Energy (Matter/Thread)

Pros

Cons

Amazon Smart Plug

Pros

Cons

Sonoff S40

Pros

Cons

Hive Active Plug

Pros

Cons

Aoycocr Smart Plug

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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