Plugs integration
TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor PlugvsVOCOlinc 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)
VOCOlinc Smart Plug
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor Plug | VOCOlinc Smart Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ✓ Native support |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
VOCOlinc Smart Plug supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
VOCOlinc Smart Plug works natively with Apple HomeKit, where TP-Link Kasa EP40A Outdoor Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
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