Plugs integration

Samsung SmartThings Smart PlugvsSwitchBot Plug Mini

Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.

Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug

3/5

ecosystems (native)

Better pick

SwitchBot Plug Mini

2/5

ecosystems (native)

Ecosystem	Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug	SwitchBot Plug Mini
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 SwitchBot Plug Mini requires a workaround or has no support.

Legend

✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported