Plugs & power

Matter plugs that show up in Google Home without a second app you will resent.

September 11, 2026 · 8 min read

Plugs for lamps, in-wall for lights you already flip — and why mixing radios still hurts.

September 11, 2026 · 9 min read

Thread plugs that stay in Home after a router reboot — and the Wi-Fi ones we tolerate.

September 11, 2026 · 8 min read

Kasa’s KP125M is the smart plug to buy for nearly any home. Eve Energy is the Thread pick for Apple homes. Skip anything that still needs a Wemo app.

October 24, 2026 · 11 min read

Same company, same Matter support, and now the same app. Kasa still has the deeper plug and switch lineup. Tapo is cheaper and has the cameras.

October 24, 2026 · 8 min read

Tapo’s P400M and Kasa’s EP40M give you two independently controlled weatherproof outlets with Matter. Here is how they compare to Leviton and others.

October 24, 2026 · 8 min read

A $15 plug can tell you what your dehumidifier, gaming PC, or garage fridge really costs per month. These are the ones with accurate, usable data.

October 24, 2026 · 9 min read

The Tapo P316M brings Matter to the six-outlet design the Kasa HS300 made famous. Here’s how they compare to Meross.

October 24, 2026 · 8 min read

Amazon’s own plug is the easiest to set up. A Matter plug like the Kasa KP125M is the smarter long-term buy, and it still works with Alexa.

October 24, 2026 · 8 min read