Amazon Smart Plug (US) vs Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US)
Smart plugs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Amazon Alexa.
- Only the Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) works with Google Home; the Amazon Smart Plug (US) doesn't.
- Neither is confirmed to work with Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
- They also differ on: radio, energy monitoring and max load.
Side by side
| Fact | Amazon Smart Plug (US) | Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | No[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | No[1] | Yes[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1],[2] | Yes[1] |
| SmartThings | No[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Radio | Wi-Fi[1] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1],[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Energy monitoring | Unconfirmed | Yes[1],[2] |
| Max load | Unconfirmed | 1,800 W[1],[2] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Neither is confirmed to work with Apple Home. The Amazon Smart Plug (US) doesn't work with Apple Home; the Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) isn't confirmed either way.
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US): which works with Google Home?
- Only the Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US). The Amazon Smart Plug (US) doesn't work with Google Home; the Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Neither is confirmed to work with SmartThings. The Amazon Smart Plug (US) doesn't work with SmartThings; the Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) isn't confirmed either way.
- Amazon Smart Plug (US) or Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
Full details and sources: Amazon Smart Plug (US) · Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US)