plug

Shelly Plus Plug S

Shelly

mid HA: excellent local: excellent wifibluetooth
Shelly Plus Plug S

Quick verdict

The Shelly Plus Plug S is a top pick for European Home Assistant users. It integrates locally via the native Shelly integration, provides detailed energy monitoring, and needs no cloud account whatsoever. The compact form factor with its LED ring is a nice touch. Just note this is the EU plug version.

Standout: Fully local Shelly smart plug with energy monitoring and zero cloud dependency.

Last checked: 2026-03-25

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant excellent
Apple Home none
Google Home okay
Alexa okay
Works offline yes
Setup easy
Extra hub needed no
Power plug-in smart plug

Why it stands out

  • excellent local control via native Shelly Home Assistant integration
  • built-in energy monitoring with detailed power data
  • compact EU plug form factor with LED ring indicator

Reasons to hesitate

  • EU plug format — not suitable for US outlets
  • no Matter support yet (see Shelly Plus Plug US for US variant)
  • Wi-Fi only, no mesh protocol

Best for

  • European Home Assistant users wanting a fully local smart plug
  • energy monitoring of individual appliances in the EU

Avoid if

  • you need a US-format plug — look at the Shelly Plus Plug US instead
  • you want Matter or Thread support

Privacy and local-control notes

Fully local via native Shelly integration in Home Assistant. No cloud account required. Shelly devices have one of the best local-first reputations in the smart home space.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: shelly.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Mid-range pricing. Available from shelly.com and European retailers.

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