Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) vs Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US)
Smart plugs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
- The Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) works with Home Assistant; for the Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with Apple Home and SmartThings.
- They also differ on: radio, local control, energy monitoring and max load.
Side by side
| Fact | Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) | Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Yes[1] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1] | Yes[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[3] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1] | Wi-Fi[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[1],[2] | No[1],[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Yes[3] |
| Energy monitoring | Yes[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Max load | 1,800 W[1],[2] | 1,875 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 Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both work with Google Home directly. More smart plugs for Google Home
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) or Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US). The Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US) works directly. More smart plugs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Govee Smart Plug Pro (H5086) (US) · Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug (US)