Electronics · Smart Plugs
Do I need a hub to use a smart plug?
Reviewer consensus
No. Every plug in this roundup connects directly over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and is set up through the manufacturer's app — Kasa, Tapo, or Alexa. If you want Matter features like local control when the internet drops, you'll need a Matter controller (an Apple HomePod, Echo, Google Nest hub, or SmartThings hub), but a dedicated smart-home hub is not required just to switch a plug on and off.