Plugs integration
Amazon Smart PlugvsSonoff POW R3 Smart Plug
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Amazon Smart Plug
1/5
ecosystems (native)
Sonoff POW R3 Smart Plug
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Amazon Smart Plug | Sonoff POW R3 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?
Sonoff POW R3 Smart Plug supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Sonoff POW R3 Smart Plug works natively with Google Home, where Amazon Smart Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
Sonoff POW R3 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