Plugs integration
Amazon Smart PlugvsEmporia Vue Smart Plug
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Amazon Smart Plug
1/5
ecosystems (native)
Emporia Vue Smart Plug
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Amazon Smart Plug | Emporia Vue 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?
Emporia Vue Smart Plug supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Emporia Vue Smart Plug works natively with Google Home, where Amazon Smart Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
Emporia Vue Smart Plug connects without a hub or bridge, while Amazon Smart Plug requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
Amazon Smart Plug
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported