Philips Hue Smart Plug (US): what it works with
Philips Hue · model Hue Smart Plug · sold in US
Out of the box, the Philips Hue Smart Plug talks Bluetooth to the Hue app, which covers basic on/off. Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant all need a Hue Bridge; the plug joins it over Zigbee, and the Bridge also exposes it to Matter platforms. The US model is rated 1800 W for 100–120 V outlets. Hue describes on/off switching only and doesn't list energy metering.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | No Matter certification found for the plug itself. Hue says Bridge-connected products are exposed to Matter by the Bridge, and Bluetooth-only setups cannot use Matter.[4] |
| Apple Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge | The product page lists Apple Home among assistants that need a Hue Bridge.[1],[3] |
| Google Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge | The US product page lists Google Assistant among assistants that need a Hue Bridge. Hue's bridgeless Bluetooth voice FAQ covers bulbs, not this plug.[1],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Philips Hue Bridge | The US product page lists Alexa among assistants that need a Hue Bridge. Hue's bridgeless Bluetooth voice FAQ covers bulbs, not this plug.[1],[3] |
| SmartThings | Via Philips Hue Bridge | The Hue Bridge page lists Samsung SmartThings compatibility.[3] |
| Home Assistant | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Official Hue integration controls devices connected to a Hue Bridge. Users report plugs show up as light entities.[5] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio: Bluetooth for direct app control; Zigbee to the Hue Bridge.
- Hub: Basic control works over Bluetooth from the Hue app; the Hue Bridge is needed for voice assistants, ecosystems and remote access.
- Local control: Bluetooth control without a bridge; the Hue Bridge also offers a local API used by Home Assistant.
- Energy monitoring: Hue's pages describe on/off switching only and list no metering, but none says explicitly that it is absent.
- Max load: Hue support gives 1800 W for North America (100–120 V).
Before you buy
- Voice assistants, ecosystems and remote access all need a Hue Bridge; Hue's bridgeless Bluetooth voice control covers bulbs, not this plug.
- Bluetooth-only setups can't use Matter; the Bridge is what exposes the plug to Matter.
- Home Assistant users report the plug appears as a light, so 'all lights off' can switch it off too.
Quick answers
- Does the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. The product page lists Apple Home among assistants that need a Hue Bridge. More plugs for Apple Home
- Does the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. The US product page lists Google Assistant among assistants that need a Hue Bridge. Hue's bridgeless Bluetooth voice FAQ covers bulbs, not this plug. More plugs for Google Home
- Does the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. The US product page lists Alexa among assistants that need a Hue Bridge. Hue's bridgeless Bluetooth voice FAQ covers bulbs, not this plug. More plugs for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. The Hue Bridge page lists Samsung SmartThings compatibility. More plugs for SmartThings
- Does the Philips Hue Smart Plug (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Official Hue integration controls devices connected to a Hue Bridge. Users report plugs show up as light entities. More plugs for Home Assistant
Sources
- Hue Smart Plug to Control your Lights — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 10, 2026
- Smart plug (support) — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 10, 2026
- Bridge - Smart hub — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 10, 2026
- Philips Hue and Matter: Complete Setup & Support Guide — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 10, 2026
- Philips Hue - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 10, 2026
Official product page: www.philips-hue.com