Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) vs Shelly Plug Gen4 (US)
Smart plugs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
- The Shelly Plug Gen4 (US) works with Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant; for the Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio and local control.
Side by side
| Fact | Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) | Shelly Plug Gen4 (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Yes, over Wi-Fi[1],[3] |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Via Matter[1],[3] |
| Google Home | Yes[1] | Via Matter[2],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1] | Via Matter[2],[3] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Via Matter[2],[3] |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[4] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[1],[2] | No[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Yes[2],[4] |
| Energy monitoring | Yes[1],[2] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Max load | 1,800 W[1],[2] | 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
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Shelly Plug Gen4 (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Shelly Plug Gen4 (US). The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Shelly Plug Gen4 (US) works through Matter. More smart plugs for Apple Home
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Shelly Plug Gen4 (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) works directly; the Shelly Plug Gen4 (US) works through Matter. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Shelly Plug Gen4 (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) works directly; the Shelly Plug Gen4 (US) works through Matter. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Shelly Plug Gen4 (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Shelly Plug Gen4 (US). The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Shelly Plug Gen4 (US) works through Matter. More smart plugs for SmartThings
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Shelly Plug Gen4 (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Shelly Plug Gen4 (US). The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Shelly Plug Gen4 (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) · Shelly Plug Gen4 (US)