Plugs integration
Samsung SmartThings Smart PlugvsVOCOlinc Smart Plug
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickVOCOlinc Smart Plug
3/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug | VOCOlinc Smart Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ✓ Native support |
| 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 VOCOlinc Smart Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
VOCOlinc Smart Plug works natively with Apple HomeKit, where Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug requires a workaround or has no support.
VOCOlinc 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