Plugs integration
TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor PlugvsSamsung SmartThings Smart Plug
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor Plug
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor 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 TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor Plug connects without a hub or bridge, while Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor Plug
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported