Best Smart Plugs UK 2026

A smart plug is the simplest smart home device — and the most immediately useful. Plug it in, connect it to Wi-Fi, and you can schedule appliances, monitor energy use, and control anything plugged into it from your phone. Here are the three best options under 25 pounds for UK buyers.

1. TP-Link Tapo P110 — Best Overall (13 pounds)

The Tapo P110 does everything a smart plug should. Energy monitoring shows real-time wattage and monthly consumption in the Tapo app. Scheduling works reliably — set a lamp to turn on at sunset and off at midnight. Alexa and Google Assistant integration is seamless. The plug is compact enough that it does not block the adjacent socket.

The only limitation: the Tapo app requires a TP-Link account. It is not a heavy requirement, but it is an account you did not previously need.

2. Amazon Smart Plug — Best for Alexa Users (25 pounds)

The Amazon Smart Plug skips the app entirely — you set it up through the Alexa app. If your home runs on Alexa routines, this is the simplest option. It does not have energy monitoring. It costs nearly twice as much as the Tapo P110. The only reason to buy it is if you want zero additional apps and your smart home is Alexa-only.

3. Meross MSS110 — Best Budget (17 pounds)

The Meross MSS110 costs 17 pounds and supports Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit — the only plug at this price with HomeKit support. The app is functional but clunky compared to Tapo. Energy monitoring is absent. If you need HomeKit on a budget, this is the only option.