Plugs integration
Amazon Smart PlugvsBN-Link Smart Plug
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Amazon Smart Plug
1/5
ecosystems (native)
BN-Link Smart Plug
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Amazon Smart Plug | BN-Link Smart Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✕ No | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
BN-Link Smart Plug supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
BN-Link Smart Plug works natively with Google Home, where Amazon Smart Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
Amazon Smart Plug
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported