Plugs integration
Lutron Caseta Smart PlugvsSonoff POW R3 Smart Plug
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Lutron Caseta Smart Plug
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickSonoff POW R3 Smart Plug
2/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Lutron Caseta Smart Plug | Sonoff POW R3 Smart Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Lutron Caseta Smart Plug supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Lutron Caseta Smart Plug works natively with Apple HomeKit, where Sonoff POW R3 Smart Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
Sonoff POW R3 Smart Plug connects without a hub or bridge, while Lutron Caseta Smart Plug requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
Lutron Caseta Smart Plug
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported