Plugs integration
Amazon Smart PlugvsSwitchBot Plug Mini
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Amazon Smart Plug
1/5
ecosystems (native)
SwitchBot Plug Mini
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Amazon Smart Plug | SwitchBot Plug Mini |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
SwitchBot Plug Mini supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
SwitchBot Plug Mini 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