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Tapo Smart Plug, Wi-Fi in-Wall Outlet, Matter Compatible, Energy Monitoring, 15A/1800W Max, Works with Alexa, Apple Home, Google…

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Best with energy monitoring

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.5(318)

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83/ 100

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Updated May 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Tapo Smart Plug, Wi-Fi in-Wall Outlet, Matter Compatible, Energy Monitoring, 15A/1800W Max, Works with Alexa, Apple Home, Google…

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across reviewers, the P210M is positioned as the energy-monitoring counterpart to the P125M. PCMag's review of the very similar Tapo P110M concluded it "combines Matter compatibility, detailed energy monitoring, and wide third-party integration into a reliable, feature-rich smart plug," and that verdict generalizes to the P210M, which adds the same in-app kWh tracking, schedules, and Away Mode. The Verge's coverage of the Tapo Matter line has similarly emphasized that the energy data is granular enough to compare appliances and surface vampire loads.

What reviewers liked

  • Matter-certified — works natively with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings
  • Detailed in-app energy monitoring praised by PCMag on sibling P110M
  • Local control continues during internet outages
  • Schedules, timers, and Away Mode included
  • r/HomeKit users report the energy data flows into Apple Home Energy

Where it falls short

  • Newer SKU with a relatively small Amazon review base (~318)
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Costs more per plug than non-monitoring Matter siblings
  • Energy-monitoring accuracy is useful directionally but not a replacement for a whole-home monitor, per reviewer caveats

Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across reviewers, the P210M is positioned as the energy-monitoring counterpart to the P125M. PCMag's review of the very similar Tapo P110M concluded it "combines Matter compatibility, detailed energy monitoring, and wide third-party integration into a reliable, feature-rich smart plug," and that verdict generalizes to the P210M, which adds the same in-app kWh tracking, schedules, and Away Mode. The Verge's coverage of the Tapo Matter line has similarly emphasized that the energy data is granular enough to compare appliances and surface vampire loads.

On r/HomeKit and r/Sense, owners specifically recommend the Tapo Matter plugs with energy monitoring over older Wi-Fi-only Kasa equivalents because the energy data syncs into Apple Home's new Energy features and into SmartThings. The Amazon review count is still modest at around 300, so long-term reliability data is thinner than the legacy Kasa HS103 — reviewers we read suggest treating that as a caveat, not a red flag.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Feature 1
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧-𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭: Control 2 devices independently or simultaneously from anywhere using the Tapo app. Enjoy all the features and benefits of a Tapo smart plug, doubled. Requires neutral wiring and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for setup.
Feature 2
𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝: Matter-certified devices, regardless of brand, can work together and are compatible with most major smart home platforms like Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Enjoy more flexible and unified control.
Feature 3
𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Track energy usage of connected devices, such as TVs and space heaters, and make eco-conscious adjustments to save money on energy bills.
Feature 4
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: P210M automatically turns off when devices are fully charged. Prolong the battery lifespan of your phone, tablet, and other devices.
Feature 5
𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥: Easily control your smart outlets with voice commands via Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, or Samsung Bixby.
Feature 6
𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲: Tapo P210M offers improved durability and load capacity, preventing relay contact welding, a common cause of smart plug failures, and is ETL certified.
Feature 7
𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬: Instantly turn connected devices on/off from anywhere, set custom schedules, and create smart actions with other paired devices like smart switches. Perfect for busy professionals and parents.
Feature 8
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐢-𝐅𝐢: Control your connected devices through the Tapo app, even when your home’s internet is down.

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