Shelly Plus Plug US

Quick verdict

Shelly's smart plug gives you what most competitors won't: real local control and energy monitoring without a cloud account. The HA integration is first-class, and MQTT is there if you want it. It's not the prettiest plug on the shelf, but it's one of the most capable.

Standout: Excellent Home Assistant fit with real local control and energy monitoring.

Last checked: 2026-03-21

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• controllable via local HTTP API or MQTT with no cloud account required
• built-in energy monitoring tracks wattage and consumption per device
• native Home Assistant integration auto-discovers on your network for easy setup

Reasons to hesitate

• less polished than mainstream smart plugs for Apple Home households
• Wi-Fi device sprawl can get messy if you overdo it

Best for

• Home Assistant users who want energy-aware smart plugs
• buyers who care about local control more than app polish

Avoid if

• you want native Apple Home support out of the box
• you want the simplest possible voice-assistant-first plug

Privacy and local-control notes

Usable locally with optional cloud features. Stronger fit for Home Assistant users than for buyers who only want voice-assistant convenience.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: native / local.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Mid-priced, but easy to justify if HA compatibility matters more than app-store polish.

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