Plugs integration
Amazon Smart PlugvsShelly Plug S
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Amazon Smart Plug
1/5
ecosystems (native)
Shelly Plug S
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Amazon Smart Plug | Shelly Plug S |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✕ No | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✓ Native support |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Shelly Plug S supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Shelly Plug S works natively with Google Home and Samsung SmartThings, where Amazon Smart Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
Shelly Plug S 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