Plugs integration
Emporia Vue Smart PlugvsSamsung SmartThings Smart Plug
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Emporia Vue Smart Plug
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Emporia Vue Smart Plug | Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✓ Native support |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug works natively with Samsung SmartThings, where Emporia Vue Smart Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
Emporia Vue Smart Plug connects without a hub or bridge, while Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
Emporia Vue Smart Plug
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported