Philips Hue Smart Plug

Quick verdict

The Hue Smart Plug turns any dumb lamp or device into part of your Hue setup. It joins the Zigbee mesh as a router, which can help extend coverage to far corners of the house. The problem is the price. You get a basic on/off plug with no energy monitoring for more than what a Sonoff S31 or Zooz plug costs with full power metering. It makes sense if you are already deep in the Hue system and want everything on one mesh. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

Standout: Doubles as a Zigbee router to extend the Hue mesh while controlling a dumb device.

Last checked: 2026-03-23

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• reliable on/off switching through the Hue Zigbee mesh
• also acts as a Zigbee router, extending your mesh network
• Bluetooth fallback lets you control it from your phone without the Bridge for basic use

Reasons to hesitate

• no energy monitoring, which most competing smart plugs include at a lower price
• bulky design can block the adjacent outlet
• overpriced for a plug that only does on/off with no power metering

Best for

• Hue Bridge owners who want a dumb lamp on the same Zigbee mesh as their Hue lights
• extending the Hue Zigbee mesh into rooms that need a router device

Avoid if

• you want energy monitoring. Shelly, Sonoff, or Zooz plugs are better and cheaper
• you do not already own a Hue Bridge. There is no reason to buy into Hue just for a plug

Privacy and local-control notes

Standard Hue Zigbee device with local control via the Bridge or a Zigbee coordinator. No energy monitoring means less data collected than plugs that track usage.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Hue Bridge, zigbee2mqtt, or ZHA.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Overpriced compared to Zigbee plugs with energy monitoring. Only makes sense if you are already in the Hue system.

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