It includes two outlets that you can control independently using the app or voice control (via Alexa or Google Assistant but not Apple HomeKit), and its easy to set up and use. The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (EP10) is easy to set up and use. This makes on/off access easy from the Devices screen. The TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini isn't HomeKit-compatible. We also had less than a handful of connectivity issues, so we dismissed it. This smart plug is almost identical to the Kasa EP10. The KP (slim) models are sold exclusively for Walmart but is comparable to the HS105. (You should never attempt to use a typical smart plug outdoors.) And we didnt find this model to be as sturdy overallboth outlet protectors fell off after a month, and one is still missing in action somewhere outside. D-Links app is confusing and suffered from lag, which made testing the DSP-W118 Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug and the DSP-W320 Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Plug painful. And the EP40 is smaller than our previous outdoor pick, the Kasa KP400, so its simpler to install. In my testing, both assistants set up quickly and executed commands with little to no lag. And although the company refers to it as a surge protector, wed suggest its more accurate to consider it a smart power strip. (Just remember, it should still be installed with a covered outlet.). And we dismissed both the EZVIZ T30-10A and the T30-10B-US. On top, it has separate buttons to manually control each outlet. This model is built to support Matter over Thread. The 10A had setup problems and went offline within a week, even though it was positioned right next to our router. Most of the switches easily connected to Wi-Fi and were simple to operate from inside (and outside, when needed) our 1,650-square-foot house. The TP-Link Kasa EP10 is our top pick and the Kasa EP40 is our outdoor pick. The Satechi Dual Smart Outlet packs two outlets into a strip that doesnt crowd the wall receptacle and offers energy monitoring in kWh. Yet it leaves enough room for you to plug another device (including a second Wyze Plug) into the remaining receptacle. These include keeping track of how many hours and minutes devices are used on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, as well as scheduling of individual devices (you can use a third-party system such as Alexa to schedule groups) and an Away Mode. So far, the iDevices Switch is our favorite HomeKit option. However, the trigger timers are a bit peculiar: This model can be set to turn the power off but not on, and that needs to be set up instead using a Schedule. We also recommend the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (HS300), if space isnt an issue and you want to be able to plug in and independently control and automate multiple devices. It has an easy-to-use app and works well, and it can also track how many minutes and hours youre using a device. (And Wemo requires it for new accounts.) Both the iOS and Android apps are easy to operate and well laid out. More than any device we tested, the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (HS300) stretches smart-home capabilities, with six independently controllable outlets and three USB ports. Both the Geeni Outdoor Smart Plug and the Geeni Outdoor Duo have a temperature range of 14 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, which isnt as good as on the Kasa EP40. Its well built, but the Cync Outdoor doesnt have special features (such as an Away Mode, energy monitoring, or even a timer) like our top outdoor pick. With so many smart plugs on the market, that's a requirement for me these days. This smart plug is a great option for anyone interested in scheduling, voice commands and remote access to everyday devices up to 1,500 watts. Whether it's finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we'll help you get it right (the first time). Log in to submit feedback. I plan on using the power strip for my hone entertainment areas, however I have a few places I wanted to put a stand alone. Once you've paired the plug and connected it to your Wi-Fi by following the steps in the app, everything is ready to go. : Elec. TP-Link Kasa is the only company we picked that doesnt currently offer 2FA. Also, remember that smart plugs (like most smart-home devices) suffer from occasional flubs, so you may need to get back there and reset the device on occasion. Read more:These smart plugs are the secret to a seamless smart home |Want to buy a smart plug? Manufacturer rebates, terms, conditions, and expiration dates are subject to manufacturers printed forms NYC DCA Lic. For instance, geofencing is a feature that turns your plug on and off based on the location of your smartphone. We also reached out to all of the companies that produced our top picks. This is also the only power strip that includes energy monitoring that can track kilowatt-hours for each of those smart outlets, as well as an Away Mode. Any help would be appreciated. Its still chunky when compared with an indoor plug, but it is pretty average for an outdoor smart plug. For example, you can set the plug to turn a lamp on and off randomly from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays only. You'll see only the devices you've connected. Although some plug-in smart outlets use Bluetooth (or other wireless technology), most connect via your homes Wi-Fi. We recommend the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (EP10) for inside the home and the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (EP40) for outdoor use, since they both work really well on their own, as well as when paired with other devices through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And it supports energy monitoring (in watts and kWh) and voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can rename each plug, too, so you dont have to remember whats plugged in where. An in-wall smart outlet replaces a traditional electrical outlet and makes automation a permanent part of your home. Both look and function the same, but they have different branding and different apps, and theyre sold at different retail locations (UltraPro on Amazon and Jascos website, Enbrighten at Lowes and on Jascos website). GE/Jasco offers two lines of plug-in smart outlet: the Enbrighten and the UltraPro. At 2.36 by 1.50 by 1.21 inches, the EP10 is slightly smaller than the Wyze Plug (but not as small as the Wemo WiFi Smart Plug), so it fits a little better in tight spaces you cant or dont want to reach that often, such as behind furniture. And because most of our top picks (except for the Wemo) allow you to keep tabs on how much youre actually using a device, you may learn a little something about your consumption habits, and this may prod you to adopt more energy-wise habits. The energy-usage feature provides a peek at real-time power consumption based on readings from the embedded power-meter chipset, as well as daily, weekly, and monthly averages in kilowatt-hours. However, you need a Lutron Bridge to use the Lutron app, in order to control it. But it relies on Apple HomeKit for remote control, so you need to have a HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad at home. Download the Kasa app, then log in or create an account. Only the Kasa HS300 power strip actually keeps tabs on kilowatt-hours (kWh); this can help you dictate not just how much youre using a device but also how much youre spending to use it. Per TP-Link, this model is rated to reduce power spikes to 500 volts when exposed to a 6,000-volt surge in testing, which means it will clamp down high-voltage surges to that level and limit the damage to any connected devices. We then tested plugs using several table lamps, fans, a white noise machine, a radio, and Christmas lights, both inside the house and while at the grocery store (2 miles away), the gym (10 miles away), and other locations (up to 50 miles away). Once we narrowed down our pick candidates, we reviewed their privacy policies and sent our own questions to the company behind each candidate, specifically looking for clauses or activities that were outside normal practice in this category. The one thing this plug doesn't have is true energy monitoring. But if you want HomeKit compatibility, the TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini isn't for you. Also, the operating temperature is 14 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a poor choice for some climates. Plug it into your outlet and watch for the LED to blink amber and blue to indicate pairing mode. Also, many smart plugs can be triggered based on local sunrise and sunset times, which are determined based on your location. Setting up the plug with either assistant is just a matter of linking your created Kasa account and, in Amazon's case, discovering devices. Its also about $2 cheaper than our outdoor pick. The Meross is also a bit bigger than the Wemo, measuring 2.65 by 1.5 by 1.5 inches. When setting up the plug, the app will ask you to choose between the new and older version of the plug. For budget-conscious outdoor users: The Wyze Plug Outdoor performed reliably in our testing, and it keeps track of kilowatt-hours used (although its combined for both outlets). The Geeni Surge is also good, but it doesnt have USB ports. *At the time of publishing, the price was $47. It also performs basic smart-plug tasks reliably and can track the amount of time (in hours and minutes) youre using electrical devices. Unlike the apps of our top two picks, the Wemo app doesnt allow you to group plugs. The Ezlo PlugHub has an internal Z-Wave hub built in, which makes it chunky and may explain why its more than twice the price of our single-outlet picks. The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini has a handful of features beyond just automated on and off control. But the Peace plugs wireless range wasnt as good, and it didnt have the same selection of useful features. All of the plugs operated well, except where noted in the Competition section. The main differences with the plugs would be the shape, and the amperage that they can go up to. Our product recommendations are based completely on the criteria outlined in How we picked and How we tested. Many smart plugs can monitor usage in hours and minutes, though some can track energy usage in kilowatt-hours. Since it has the longest cord (38 inches) of any of the power-strip models we tested, you can tuck the HS300 in a corner, out of sight. As such, we dont think anyone should buy this Kasa power strip for its surge protection as much as for its smart-home capabilities. All of our picks require a password for the accompanying app. If these types of features are of no interest to you, you can turn off location sharing in your smartphones settings. The EP40 has an operating-temperature range of -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The app also includes information about device usage by day, week, and month; we discovered we were using that lamp for roughly 16 hours a week. The WiZ Smart Plug is a Wi-Fi model made by Philips, yet it isnt compatible with the companys lineup of Hue devices. Or you can set them on a schedule so they go on and off at the same time every day. Its compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings (but not with Apple HomeKit and Siri). So you can pair the EP10 with other devices to do cool smart-home things. So weve kept tabs on new and existing models, as well as on what features to expect: All three of our single-outlet top picks are usually available for $15 or less. The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (HS300) is a little pricier than the average smart plug. We found that the Wemo was easy to use with Alexa, HomeKit, and Google Assistant; it linked quickly and responded consistently to on/off commands and automations. As you should with any outdoor plug, you should plug the EP40 into a receptacle with a weatherproof box. If youre all-in with Alexa: At $25, the Amazon Smart Plug is too expensive, but it goes on salea lotand would be worth snatching up if youre an Amazon Alexa user and can find it for under $10. Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT. If you want to make the jump from dull lighting to smart lighting, here are some easy ways to get started. Like most outdoor smart plugs, this model is listed with an IP64 rating, so its weather-resistant, versus being weatherproof. Many Wirecutter readers are concerned about how the world is impacted by the manufacturing, shipping, and normal use of the products we recommend. We also grouped the Kasa Mini with our in-wall dimmer pick, the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Dimmer HS220. The D23LP-2RW does offer a dimming feature, which could make it attractive for some people. The app also allows you to group devices together, such as multiple plugs or even plugs with lights. Our previous also-great pick, the Lutron Casta Smart Lighting Lamp Dimmer, works well if you have the Casta system or you want to dim plug-in lights. You dont need programming skills or an installer on speed dial to set up smart outlets, and they become immediately useful with very little fuss. The UltraPro Plug-In 1-Outlet WiFi Smart Switch performed well in our tests, but it doesnt have any of the extras offered by our top picks. If you need to integrate your smart plug into an Apple HomeKit system, the Wemo WiFi Smart Plug is the one to get. Notably, for our surge-protector guide, the models we test are generally rated to lower surges, to 330 volts, in the same situation. This Kasa plugs Away Mode is more advanced than the Wyze Plugs Vacation Mode; it allows you to set specific start and end times, as well as specific days of the week. This Kasa model turns one outlet into six independently controlled smart ones, with built-in energy monitoring and integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant (but not Apple HomeKit). The apps have the same features as those of our top and power-strip picks. (Kasa allows for grouping, but you cant schedule multiple devices without using a third-party platform like Alexa.) So before you plug anything in or download an app, make sure your smartphone is connected to the network your smart device will live on (2.4 GHz). Just getting into smart plugs in my hone setup. Its also the only one of our single-plug picks that allows you to group multiple plugs for one-click control and scheduling. The remote access, scheduling, away and countdown features are all intuitive and housed in a well-designed app. And you can control it with its app as well as with Alexa, Google Assistant, or SmartThings. Rachel Cericola is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter who has been covering smart-home technology since the days of X10. & Home App. The Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice commands like, "Hey Google, turn on the lamp." (Confusingly, the Enbrighten version can be purchased individually.) The EP40 can operate in temperatures of -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, which is pretty typical for outdoor plugs (temperatures below or above those numbers may not even be an issuethe EP40 is just not guaranteed to work in those conditions). All rights reserved. Weve started testing an updated version of our current Also Great pick, the Wemo WiFi Smart Plug. But the Wemo app isnt as user-friendly, doesnt include device or energy monitoring, and is a little more expensive than our two top picks, the Kasa EP10 and EP40. Read more: The best Google Assistant and Google Home devices of 2019. That's a nice, realistic feature for something like a lamp, TV or sound system. Were also planning to look at two plugs TP-Link announced earlier this year: the TP-Link Tapo P125 Smart Mini Plug and the TP-Link Tapo P306 Wall Power Strip, both part of the Tapo smart home line. Wyze devices can also trigger other Wyze devices natively in the app, so we paired our Wyze Plug with a Wyze Cam (an indoor camera pick). Bringing smart functionality to your home doesnt have to be complicated or expensive. The Wyze Plug is very similar to our top pick. This option makes it simple to call out voice commands like Alexa, turn off the table lamp.. This allowed us to control lights connected to the dimmer in our entryway and a living room lamp simultaneously. Store #0906712 Elec. The latest incarnation of the Eve Energy provides energy monitoring. An LED on the side of the plug indicates connectivity, and a manual power button on the end offers a way to turn the plug on and off at the outlet. Even though the app supports a host of devices, it doesn't feel cluttered or full of menus. If you have a smartphone and an empty outlet, you can use a smart plug to control, schedule, and automate nearly any electrical device. Put Amazon's Alexa to work for you with these great smart-home devices. If youre prone to torrential downpours: The Lutron Casta Outdoor Smart Plug is IP65-rated, so it can handle water at a slightly higher pressure than the other smart plugs we tested. Also, it is specifically designed for lights (and nothing else) and has two outlets that you cant control independentlyso you cant opt to turn on one outlet and not the other. Our pick is the Geeni Current+Charge. The $30 Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini by TP-Link does just that with a simple setup, great scheduling options and Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility. But only Wyze and Wemo offer two-factor authentication, a common system that does a good job of ascertaining that you are indeed you when you log in, by sending a verification code to your phone if you attempt to log into the app. But it works with Apple HomeKit only, and its usually three times the price of the Wemo, which makes it a hard sell. But during testing we were able to group Wemo and other devices, as well as schedule them together, using both Alexa and HomeKit. Hooking even just one smart plug to your old table lamp, for example, ensures that youll never have to enter a dark house. Not responsible for typographical or illustrative errors. Select a time and day of the week, and let the app know what you'd like the plug to do. The $30 Ring Outdoor Smart Plug requires a Ring Smart Bridge, has two independently controlled outlets, and works with Amazon Alexa. Speed up future orders, see order history, create wish lists, and more. And even though theyre both inexpensive, neither one sacrifices any features. However, if you opt to connect to Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, or IFTTT, you are bound to their rules. 2000-2022 B & H Foto & Electronics Corp. 420 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001. And there is an option to disable the Plug Status Light, which illuminates a small blue LED when the plug is on. When we first started testing this new model, we were very happy to see that the HomeKit code had been moved to the side of the plug (with the Wemo Mini, you had to unplug it, scan a code on its back side, plug it back in, and then wait for it to turn on). For instance, in our testing, we created a Routine that would tell the Wyze Plug to turn on a table lamp every time an Arlo Video Doorbell (our top smart doorbell pick) detected motion. Enter new zip code to refresh estimated delivery time. Just be aware that most smart plugs connect on the front and therefore will stick out from the walland even more so once something is plugged into it. The Meross MSS630 Smart Wi-Fi Indoor/Outdoor Plug is IP44-rated, which means it can resist water, but it isnt dust-tight. By pairing this plug with a third-party platform, you can create Routines (sets of automated actions). It also allows you to keep tabs on how much you use a device (in hours/days). And even though it has two outlets, they cant be controlled independently. Serv. Create a B&H Account, America's Best Customer Service List-Newsweek, Prices, specifications, and images are subject to change without notice. Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings. Smart plugs allow you to control the amount of time you use any electronic devicewhether thats by putting it on a set timer or making sure that a table lamp is turned off after youve already embarked on a weeklong vacation. And we had them answer an extensive questionnaire (see Privacy and security: How our picks compare) to confirm information we thought should be of primary concern for any potential buyer. All of the companies behind our picks state that they use recyclable materials in their packaging, but none currently employ any particularly sustainable manufacturing processes or offer upgrade programs. Hd. We found it straightforward to created Schedules based on specific times and local sunrise/sunset times, to control Christmas lights and fans. Sometimes you want more than one thing to be automated. 2022 CNET, a Red Ventures company. Also, we routinely had connectivity issues with the W118 Mini, and both D-Link plugs were overpriced at the time of our review. The Peace by Hampton Single Outlet Smart Plug is as cheap as our top picks. For instance, you can plug in a table lamp, a space heater, a radio, and other necessities, and make them controllable via voice commands. There's a timer option as well. In our testing, the Duo responded slowly at bestand often not at allboth outside and when it was installed indoors right next to our router. Alex Colon and Angela Moscaritolo, The Best Smart Plugs and Power Strips for 2021, PCMag, November 9, 2021, Katie Mortram, The best smart plugs in 2021, Toms Guide, December 3, 2021, Molly Price, Best smart plugs to buy in 2021, CNET, October 13, 2021. And you can use the Away Mode (which some manufacturers call Vacation Mode) to randomly turn the plug on and off, so it looks like youre home when youre away. Its also twice as expensive as the Kasa EP40 and doesnt have a very user-friendly app. This smart plug keeps other outlets free, works with Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa, and offers plenty of scheduling and timing options. At 4.3 by 1.5 by 3.2 inches, the EP40 is slightly smaller than its predecessor (and our former outdoor pick), the KP400. Many Wi-Fi routers transmit using two wireless frequencies2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. For example, we created this Routine: Every time we said, Alexa, make Christmas magic, the EP10 would turn on our Christmas tree lights, and Christmas music would play from an Echo speaker. TP-Link makes another plug with that feature and I'll be testing it out soon. You can control all of these through the clean, well-designed Kasa app for iOS or Android devices. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Wired, Mens Health, USA Today, and others. This smart plug is easy to use, cheap, and small enough to hide behind furniture. Many smart-home devices ask you to enable location services on your smartphone to unlock specific features. Scheduling and automation options are tucked under the Settings icon. Both assistants allow you to set nicknames, so you can call your device "lamp" instead of "Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini." The HS300 is the only smart power strip we reviewed that includes manual controls on the actual device for each of its outlets. But it does offer two-factor authentication (along with the Wemo), for added securitysomething wed like to see offered on all of our picks. The temperature range is too narrow for an outdoor plug (just 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit), and we found our custom schedules were routinely ignored. Since 2016, Ive been covering smart-home gear for Wirecutter, and Ive had my hands on everything from in-wall light switches, smart bulbs, and water-leak sensors to smart video doorbells, indoor security cameras, and security systems. And in our own tests using 5,000-volt surges, our top surge-protector picks were able to reduce that even further, to 200 volts. Copyright TP-Link Corporation Limited. We ruled out Levitons DW3HL-1BW and Topgreeners TGWF115APM because they were bulky and/or expensive, especially considering that neither of them offered anything that warranted the extra space or cost. For instance, we created a group with the EP10 and EP40 (our outdoor pick) so we could turn indoor and outdoor Christmas lights on and off at the same time with one click. Those timers need to be scheduled, which means if you set a lamp to turn off after a minute, it will do that every time the lamp is turned onuntil you unschedule the timer. It has an app thats easy to use, and it works well with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. Weve been covering smart plugs for over five years now. It can even keep tabs on the amount of hours and minutes youre using devices, with a daily, weekly, and monthly tally, so youll know how much youre running that window air conditioner or fan. After tons of research I decided on the Kasa family of products. Both the Leviton D215P-2RW Decora Smart Wi-Fi Mini Plug-In Switch and the Leviton D23LP-2RW Decora Smart Wi-Fi Mini Plug-In Dimmer are twice as expensive as all three of our single-outlet picks. It does work well, but our top picks have better features and a better overall user experience. It also has three USB ports. This weatherproof smart plug withstands snow, rain, heat, and dust, and it has two outlets that you can control independently. All rights reserved. But we also offer the following information to supplement the knowledge of anyone who uses environmental impact as a deciding factor in their purchases. Weve also added 10 models to the Competition and Other good plug-in smart outlets. At just 2.05 by 1.34 by 1.81 inches, the Wemo WiFi Smart Plug is the smallest of our single-outlet plug picksand about half the size of the Wemo Mini (now discontinued), our previous also-great pick. But all of the Wi-Fienabled smart plugs we tested are able to connect only via 2.4 GHz networks. And if you have mobility or dexterity issues, a smart plug can make it much easier to set lights, fans, speakers, slow cookers, and air conditioners on a schedule, or to control them with a smart speaker and the sound of your voice. Smart bulbs and plugs can do so much more than just turn on and off with an app. The dual-outlet ConnectSense Smart Outlet2 is a double-plug model for users who want to go beyond the basicsbut its bulky and not very user-friendly. Should we find any privacy or security issues with any of our selected models, well report them here and, if necessary, update or alter our recommendations. And if you make that a HomePod Mini, you can also tap into Thread support. Its almost identical to our runner-up, the Wyze Plug, except the Kasa plug is physically a little smaller, so its a better choice for tight spaces. It performed consistently when turning devices on and off remotely, when setting Schedules, and when triggered by other devices using a third-party platform like Alexa and Google Assistant. The Monoprice Stitch Mini is just as affordable as our top two picks, the Kasa EP10 and EP40 (and almost as small). Its just a little bit bigger and more expensive than our top pick. However, we found it difficult to squeeze some plugs into the Wyze Plug Outdoors tightly packed outlets. If you cant find our top pick, the Wyze Plug is almost identical. The EP10 is also the least expensive of our picks, so you can add it to almost any room in your house. At 2.7 by 1.1 by 1.5 inches, the Wyze Plug isnt the smallest plug weve seen. For $30, this little smart plug adds a lot to a even a simple object like a lamp. The email address you entered was an invalid email. The Kasa app allows scheduling, away modes and runtime monitoring. Available for iOS and Android, the Kasa app lays out each outlet as if it were a separate device. The Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug is a disappointment on many levels. It supports all three major voice platforms (Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit) and typically costs about half the price of most other HomeKit-compatible plugs. These smart plugs are the secret to a seamless smart home, Want to buy a smart plug? You can schedule the plug to go on and off based on the time of day and the day of the week, as well as local sunrise and sunset times. Wirecutter long-term tests all of its picks, and that includes keeping track of hardware and software incidents. Smart plugs can make your life a bit easier, not to mention more fun. #0907905; Sec. However, unlike with the Wyze Plug, you cant use this group for scheduling purposes; you will need to schedule those separately or use a third-party platform, such as Amazon Alexa. We are going to keep testing this one on additional lamps (and with a light meter) and will report back with any new results. Indoor smart plugs are compact but not weather-resistant. Its the smallest of our single-outlet picks. Whether youre home or away, you can turn outlets on and off, have them trigger at set or random times, or have plugs turn other smart devices on and off (or vice versa). Smart homes might center around smart speakers, lights and interesting gadgets, but smart plugs are the unsung heroes, quietly turning everyday devices into the smartest versions of themselves. The Wemo doesnt have as many features as the Kasa EP10 or the Wyze Plug. But it transforms one wall plug into six independently controllable outlets, so you can turn different devices on and off as well as create separate Schedules and triggers. We made a Plugs button in both apps that would turn multiple plugs on together, so we didnt have to click them separately. Of the smart power strips we tested, it also has the most USB ports (three) and the longest power cord. If the devices you plan to connect will do no more then 10 amps, then you can get the multiple 2 packs and those would work fine. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. And that would be fine, if it werent so difficult to use. The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plus Mini (EP10) works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings, but it does not integrate with Apple HomeKit.