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Philips Hue Smart Plug, White - 1 Pack - Turns Any Light Into a Smart Light - Control with Hue App - Compatible with Alexa…

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Best for

Best for Apple HomeKit

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.7(5,345)

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Verdict scoreGreat
81/ 100

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Philips Hue Smart Plug, White - 1 Pack - Turns Any Light Into a Smart Light - Control with Hue App - Compatible with Alexa…

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What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the Philips Hue plug is the most reliable route into Apple HomeKit, precisely because it uses Zigbee through the Hue Bridge rather than Wi-Fi. High-trust r/Hue threads describe the plugs as extremely reliable, on par with Hue bulbs, and a Best Buy verified-purchase reviewer credits the stable connection to the Zigbee protocol rather than Wi-Fi. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.

What reviewers liked

  • High-trust r/Hue and Best Buy reviewers cite excellent Zigbee reliability
  • Native, stable integration with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google
  • Best fit for existing Philips Hue households

Where it falls short

  • r/Hue community repeatedly calls it overpriced for its function
  • Hue system tends to treat the plug as a light, limiting appliance use
  • Best value only if you already own a Hue Bridge/ecosystem

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Across the reviews

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Across the reviewers we read, the Philips Hue plug is the most reliable route into Apple HomeKit, precisely because it uses Zigbee through the Hue Bridge rather than Wi-Fi. High-trust r/Hue threads describe the plugs as extremely reliable, on par with Hue bulbs, and a Best Buy verified-purchase reviewer credits the stable connection to the Zigbee protocol rather than Wi-Fi. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.

The dissent is loud and comes from the same high-trust community: multiple r/Hue posts call it a 'massive waste of money' for the price and complain that the Hue system insists on treating the plug as a light, dimming it toward off and limiting its use with general appliances. It also requires the Hue ecosystem to shine, which undercuts its value if you don't already own Hue gear. For existing Hue households wanting rock-solid HomeKit behavior, it's the pick; for everyone else, cheaper Matter plugs make more sense.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
WHAT'S IN THE BOX - Includes one smart plug; Turns any light, even one in which you can't place a Hue bulb—into a smart light
UNLOCK THE FULL POWER OF HUE - Add a Hue Bridge to enjoy automations, control from anywhere in the world, and a secure, stable connection that won't drain your Wi-Fi. Matter compatible
INCONSPICUOUS, COMPACT DESIGN - Small, white, and with a subtle design, the Philips Hue Smart Plug was designed to blend into any environment.
VOICE CONTROL - Convenient smart control; Set up voice control in the Hue app and use simple voice commands to control your lights with Alexa or Google Assistant
SET UP - Simply plug the switch into the outlet, plug in your light, and use Bluetooth for instant light control or connect to the Hue Bridge to unlock more features.
COMPACT DESIGN - The smart plug's compact design fits neatly in your outlet without blocking other sockets.

What customers say

3 verified voices
Got this and finally was able to have all of my automation devices on one system, Hue. Wemo was to inconstant. Using with a Hue Hub, and it's easy to setup and try to groups and control the switches through the phone app. They don't…
Trustedvia Best Buy customers
The Hue smart plugs are extremely reliable in my experience. Same as the bulbs. Only issue I have with them is how the Hue system works.
Trustedvia r/Hue
It's a smart plug with a “1800w max” indicator I thought it's adaptable. The problem is Hue Support insists these are to be used with lights only.
Trustedvia r/Hue

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