Updated November 2026
Data from the official Fibaro and Philips sites.
2026 verdict
Energy readings or the broader platform list?
The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is the better all-round smart plug here, with Google Home support, a 2-year warranty and a Zigbee router inside. It works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant, reaches SmartThings through the Hue Bridge and is the better reviewed of the two. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) answers with energy monitoring, overheat and overload protection, a slightly higher 2500W rating against 2300W, a more compact body and a choice of colors, but it has no Google Home or SmartThings support and a one-year warranty. Both are Type F plugs with a physical button, and both work with Apple HomeKit. Choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) for a Hue or Google home, and the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) for an Apple or Alexa home that wants to see what each outlet consumes.
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| Feature | Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) | Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) |
| Maximum Load Power | 2500W | 2300W | Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | NO | Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) |
| Integrations | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) |
| Zigbee Router | NO | YES | Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Plug Format | Type F | Type F | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Zigbee | Tie |
| On/Off Button | YES | YES | Tie |
| Local Control | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Energy monitoring
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) shows real-time consumption. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) only switches power, so it cannot tell you what a device draws.
Platforms
The Hue plug covers Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit and Home Assistant, plus SmartThings through the Hue Bridge. The Fibaro covers Alexa, HomeKit and Home Assistant, with no Google Home or SmartThings.
Connection
The Fibaro connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth without a hub. The Hue plug runs on Zigbee through the Hue Bridge, with Bluetooth as a limited fallback, and repeats the mesh for other Hue devices.
Size
At 43 x 43 x 64 mm the Fibaro is the compact one and does not block adjacent outlets, while Hue owners say their 51 x 51 x 84 mm plug covers the neighbouring sockets on a strip.
Warranty
Philips covers the Hue plug for 2 years and Fibaro covers the Wall Plug for 1, which weighs on two plugs that both sit at the premium end.
Which one to buy if
- your voice assistant is Google
The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) works with Google Home; the Fibaro does not.
- you want to see what an outlet consumes
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) has energy monitoring and the Hue plug has none.
- the plug goes on a crowded power strip
The Fibaro's compact body leaves neighbouring sockets free.
- you already run Hue lights on a Bridge
The Hue plug joins that Zigbee mesh and behaves like any other Hue device.
- + Maximum Load Power: 2500W
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
Winner
$112.00
- + Rating: 4.7
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- - Maximum Load Power: 2300W vs 2500W
- - Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both plugs describe well-made hardware that lasts, and both groups name the premium price as the catch. Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) owners single out real-time consumption at a glance, easy pairing with Apple HomeKit and color options that match their outlets, while a minority report Wi-Fi drops that needed re-pairing and several warn about ordering the right regional plug type. Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) owners praise a plug that shows up in the Hue app in under a minute and just works with HomeKit, Alexa and Google, and a build they trust over cheap plugs, and they complain that its wide body covers neighbouring sockets on a power strip and that it has no energy monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fibaro vs Philips Hue: which is better, the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) or the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?
The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) for most homes: it supports Google Home as well as Alexa and HomeKit, carries a 2-year warranty and is the better reviewed plug. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is the choice if you want energy monitoring in an Apple or Alexa home.
Which plug monitors energy use?
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU), which shows real-time consumption. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) has no energy monitoring.
Does the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) work with Google Home?
No. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) supports Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant, but not Google Home or SmartThings. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) supports Google Home.
Do these plugs need a hub?
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth without one. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) works over Bluetooth alone, but the Hue Bridge unlocks its full feature set.
Who should buy the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU)?
Apple HomeKit and Alexa households that want per-outlet energy readings in a compact, well-built plug, and do not need Google Home.
Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?
Hue households and Google, Alexa or HomeKit users who want a dependable Zigbee plug for lamps and timers with a 2-year warranty.
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