10 Smart Plugs That Will Actually Save You Money in 2025

If you want an inexpensive, space-saving pair, the Tapo P115 Smart Plug Mini (2-pack) is a solid budget pick that scored 7/10 in our review. In our testing its compact design really shines — you can plug two into a duplex outlet without blocking the neighbor — and the built-in energy monitoring gives useful basic usage data. We found setup is straightforward and voice control works well with Apple Home, Alexa, Google and SmartThings, but be aware some users report connectivity problems and potential security concerns after long-term use.

The Tapo P125M Smart Plug Mini is an affordable, well-integrated option that scored 7/10 in our evaluation and is ideal if you value small size and wide ecosystem support. In our testing the tiny footprint lets you fit two plugs in a duplex outlet and voice commands work across Apple, Alexa, Google and SmartThings, but we found no energy monitoring which limits its ability to drive real savings. During our review some users noted responsiveness issues over time, so it’s best for simple automation rather than detailed consumption tracking.

If you need a dependable outdoor option, the Tapo P400M Outdoor Smart Plug scored 7.5/10 and proved useful in our outdoor tests thanks to true weather-ready construction. We found it supports Matter for broad smart home compatibility and voice control with Apple, Alexa, Google and SmartThings, which simplifies whole-home setups. During our review the lack of energy monitoring was a downside for cost-conscious users, and the Tapo app setup felt unnecessarily fiddly — still, it’s a good value for wired outdoor lighting and holiday displays.

For a compact, budget-friendly outdoor option the Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug is worth considering at $16.99, but it scored 6.5/10 in our evaluation. We found the small footprint makes it unobtrusive on exterior outlets and voice control via Alexa and Google is solid, yet the single outlet and absence of energy monitoring limit its money-saving usefulness. During our review its outdoor reliability was acceptable for lights and fans, but if you want to track consumption you’ll need a different model.

Leviton’s Decora Smart Plug scored 6/10 and is a good fit if you prioritize Matter connectivity and voice control, but our experience shows it doesn’t help much with tracking energy costs. We found the compact form factor convenient — two mini plugs can fit in one outlet — and native voice support via Siri, Google and Alexa is handy after the My Leviton firmware update. During our testing the lack of energy monitoring and 2.4 GHz‑only restriction cropped up as real drawbacks for power-conscious households.

The WiZ Smart Plug Gen 2 is one of the easiest plugs to install and scored 6.5/10 in our hands-on testing, making it a good choice for basic automation. We found setup to be quick and the compact design leaves room for neighboring outlets, while voice control via Apple, Alexa and Google handled lights and small appliances reliably. During our review the lack of energy monitoring and 2.4 GHz-only limitation reduced its appeal for savings-focused shoppers, and advanced features like SpaceSense need multiple WiZ devices to shine.

The Wyze Plug is an attractively priced, user-friendly option that scored 5.5/10 in our roundup — great for simple voice control but limited for power savings. In our testing the plug was easy to set up and works well with Alexa and Google Assistant, yet it lacks energy monitoring and won’t integrate with Apple HomeKit or SmartThings, which reduces its utility in more advanced setups. During our review we also saw occasional connectivity hiccups, so it’s best if you want a low-cost basic smart outlet rather than detailed consumption tracking.

The Eve Energy (Matter) smart plug earned an 8.5/10 thanks to detailed energy insights and strong ecosystem support, and in our testing it delivered the most privacy-forward experience of the group. We found its energy monitoring provides granular, actionable data that helps spot power hogs, and Matter compatibility makes integration across Apple, Alexa, Google and SmartThings painless. During our review the app occasionally felt clunky and some setups had connectivity hiccups, and the higher $39.95 price reflects that this is a premium, privacy-first option.

The Kasa Smart Plug KP125M (4-pack) is our top-rated choice for saving money, scoring 9.5/10 for excellent compatibility and built-in energy monitoring. In our testing the Kasa app’s power reports make it easy to identify energy spenders, and the compact design means you won’t block adjacent sockets — a big practical win for multipacks. We found it works across Apple Home, Alexa, Google and SmartThings, though HomeKit users may see some hiccups and energy stats require the Kasa app rather than Matter-native controls.

Govee’s Smart Plug Pro scored 7.5/10 and in our testing it stood out for offering energy monitoring at a midrange price, which helps you spot and curb wasteful loads. We found setup straightforward and voice integration with Alexa and Google Assistant worked smoothly, but the app feels dated and the larger plug housing can block adjacent sockets. During our review the real-time energy insights were genuinely useful for savings, though the lack of 5 GHz support is a minor annoyance for some networks.