Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US)
Smart plugs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings.
- The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works with Home Assistant; for the GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, hub required, local control, energy monitoring and max load.
Side by side
| Fact | Eve Energy (Matter, US) | GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[1],[2],[6] | Yes, over Wi-Fi[1],[3],[4] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[3] | Via Matter[1],[3] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[3] | Yes[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[3] | Yes[1] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[3] | Via Matter[1] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[4],[7] | Unconfirmed |
| Radio | Thread[1],[2] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[2],[4] |
| Hub required | Yes[2],[3] | No[1] |
| Local control | Yes[4],[7] | Unconfirmed[2] |
| Energy monitoring | Yes[1],[5] | Unconfirmed |
| Max load | 1,800 W[1] | Unconfirmed[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
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US) works through Matter. More smart plugs for Apple Home
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US) works through Matter. More smart plugs for SmartThings
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Eve Energy (Matter, US). The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart plugs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Eve Energy (Matter, US) · GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug (US)