Best Smart Plugs & Switches UK (2026) — Page 3
Smart plugs and light switches for UK smart homes.
#13 Pick
Tapo P125M TP-Link Matter Compatible Smart Plug Mini, 15A/1800W Max, Works with Apple Home, Alexa & Google HomeRated 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,400)
- Wi-Fi & Matter (Built-in)
£14.99
Pros
- Matter support means it works natively with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home from one setup
- Compact mini design does not block the neighbouring socket
- Simple Bluetooth-assisted onboarding in the Tapo app
Cons
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, no 5GHz support
#14 Pick
Hive Active Plug With Signal Booster Feature, Works With Hive Hub, White, UKRated 4.4 out of 5 stars (560)
- Wi-Fi (Hive Hub required)
£29.99
Pros
- Built-in signal booster extends Hive Zigbee range to other Hive devices
- Works with the Hive app for scheduling and Alexa/Google voice control
- Simple plug-and-pair setup alongside an existing Hive Hub
Cons
- Best features rely on pairing with a Hive Hub rather than standalone Wi-Fi