10 Best Smart Plugs UK 2024 | TP-Link, Hive and More

This is hands down the best smart plug on the market, especially as it comes in at the cheaper end of the price spectrum. While not compatible with Apple, it does everything you'd want from a smart plug and has a two year warranty to boot!

It has energy monitoring, the response time is fantastic, it's compact, and has protection against overheating. We also think it's worth mentioning again how good the Kasa app is. The initial set up is a breeze, and navigating the various features and settings is nice and easy. 

It's well worth considering this smart power strip from TP-Link if you have a number of devices you're looking to use with a smart plug. It represents much better value for money than buying three individual smart plugs and, in our opinion, the Kasa app is the easiest and most comprehensive to use.

TP-Link make incredibly reliable smart and computing products, and this is no different! The response time from your voice activation or app is only a second or two, and the USB ports are a great addition for charging a phone or other portable devices.

If you're a user of Apple's HomeKit, you'll find that most compatible smart plugs tend to come at a premium price. Thankfully, this isn't the case with this offering from Meross and you'll struggle to find a better option for this money if you're an Apple user.

It's also compatible with Amazon and Google products, while being one of the more compact smart plugs on the market. No matter the system you're using, setting up the plug through the Meross app takes minutes and is completely hassle free!

The TCP Smart WiFi Plug is a great option as it packs a number of really useful features into a very compact package. It has a simple timer function, and can even be set to switch on a heater if the temperature drops below a certain level.

While a little thicker than most, it really doesn't take up much space around the socket itself, meaning you'll easily be able to use it alongside any other plugs in a double socket or on a strip.

The first thing to note with the Philips Hue is that it has an A++ energy rating. This means that, while plugged in, the smart plug itself uses very little power. But more importantly, this is one of the best options if you're looking to set up smart lighting around your home due to the multitude of settings and features available.

While it works with the Hue app via Bluetooth, it may be worth considering picking up the Hue Bridge to get the most out of your smart plug. This is also necessary if you want to pair it with Apple HomeKit or the first generation of Amazon Echo and Echo Dot.

If you're after the cheapest good option on the market, look no further! TP-Link's Tapo is easily the best smart plug you can get for under £10, and it works nicely with Google Home and Amazon's Alexa voice systems too.

While the app is a bit basic, it'll happily set up timers for whatever is plugged into the device, which is perfect for setting a schedule for when you're away or going on holiday. For the price, you can't get much better than this!

The Hive Active Plug is a great pickup if you're looking to do a lot more than just turn a few lights off an and on. It's a great choice to automate your heating and hot water, and the Hive app is a a pleasure to use.

It's capable of working with Apple's HomeKit, but you will need an additional Hive Hub for this to work properly. As with other Apple compatible products, this does come with an added expense and the plug itself is on the larger side when compared to others.

It's far more difficult to find smart plugs compatible with Apple HomeKit than those that work with Amazon or Google systems. That's why this plug from Eve is dedicated to the Apple infrastructure. It connects directly to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth and effectively monitors your energy usage.

While great for Apple users, it won't be any use for those who use Amazon or Google products. Although not made by Apple themselves, like most Apple products, it's more expensive than other comparable options.

If you're looking for a cheap smart plug, this offering from D-Link fits the bill. It has a simple to use app, all you need to so is scan the QR code and you're ready to go! It also has a neat light running around the device to tell you its status.

Unfortunately, some connectivity issues have been reported when the plug is placed too far from the WiFi router. So, if you do opt for this model, be sure to place it somewhere unobstructed by furniture, or in a room close to your router.

We're well aware of the fact that this probably isn't what you had in mind when thinking of smart plugs, but the Lightwave Smart Socket is worth considering if you know what you're doing with home DIY. It's not as external as a smart plug and we think they look quite smart.

The obvious downside is that you have to fit them into the wall, and you'll also have to pick up a Lightwave hub for them to work properly. Although this may be an investment to set up, it could be a great option if you're looking to really modernise your home.