Best Smart Plugs & Switches UK (2026) — Page 3

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

Pros

• Local API and Home Assistant support alongside standard cloud app control
• Power metering tracks live wattage and running costs
• LED status ring is easy to read at a glance

Cons

• Shelly Cloud app is less polished than TP-Link or Meross apps

Pros

• Two-pack works out cheaper per socket than buying single P110 units
• Real-time energy usage tracking in the Tapo app
• No hub required, sets up in minutes over Wi-Fi

Cons

• Requires 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

Pros

• Zigbee mesh keeps four plugs responsive without hogging Wi-Fi bandwidth
• Four-pack is good value for kitting out multiple rooms at once
• Compatible with SmartThings hubs as well as the SONOFF Zigbee Bridge

Cons

• Needs a SONOFF Zigbee Bridge or compatible hub — will not work standalone

Pros

• Matter certification adds native Apple Home support alongside Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings
• Energy monitoring built into the free Meross app
• Two-pack keeps per-socket cost competitive

Cons

• Matter setup over Wi-Fi can be fiddlier than the older Meross app-only plugs

Pros

• Matter certified for native Apple Home support alongside the usual Tapo app
• Energy monitoring tracks live usage and cost estimates
• Compact single-socket design plus Away Mode for security

Cons

• 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, no 5GHz support