Smart plugs for Home Assistant in the UK and US (2026 guide)
How to choose a smart plug for a UK (Type G, 230V, 13A) or US (Type A/B, 120V, 15A) home: Zigbee vs Wi-Fi vs Matter, energy monitoring, certification and Home Assistant set-up.
The smart plug is the easiest first smart home device, but it is also the one where the country matters most. A plug designed for French or German sockets (Type E/F) is the wrong product for a UK or US home. This guide explains what to check.