Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs Philips Hue Smart Plug (US)
Smart plugs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, hub required and energy monitoring.
Side by side
| Fact | Eve Energy (Matter, US) | Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[1],[2],[6] | Unconfirmed[4] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[3] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[3] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[3] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[3] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[3] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[4],[7] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[5] |
| Radio | Thread[1],[2] | Zigbee, Bluetooth[1] |
| Hub required | Yes[2],[3] | No[1] |
| Local control | Yes[4],[7] | Yes[1],[5] |
| Energy monitoring | Yes[1],[5] | Unconfirmed |
| Max load | 1,800 W[1] | 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
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Philips Hue 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 Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for Apple Home
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Philips Hue 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 Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Philips Hue 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 Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Philips Hue Smart Plug (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for SmartThings
- Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Philips Hue Smart Plug (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart plugs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Eve Energy (Matter, US) · Philips Hue Smart Plug (US)