Plugs integration
Samsung SmartThings Smart PlugvsSonoff POW R3 Smart Plug
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickSonoff POW R3 Smart Plug
2/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug | Sonoff POW R3 Smart Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| 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 Sonoff POW R3 Smart Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
Sonoff POW R3 Smart Plug connects without a hub or bridge, while Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported