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Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) vs Shelly Smart Plug (US)

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Data from the official Fibaro and Shelly sites.
2026 verdict
Regional sockets make this a narrower contest than most, and the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) still comes out ahead.
Fibaro Wall Plug (EU)
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Fibaro Wall Plug (EU)
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It carries the higher maximum load, 2500W against 1800W on the Shelly Smart Plug (US), and both add real energy monitoring with overheat and overload protection and no hub needed. The Shelly Smart Plug (US) is the one for a modern platform home: it works with Google Home, SmartThings, Alexa and Home Assistant, where the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) covers Alexa and Apple HomeKit and pairs locally with Home Assistant through HomeKit. The two are not interchangeable at the wall, though: the Fibaro is a European Type F plug rated for 10A, and the Shelly a US Type B plug rated for 15A, so most buyers end up choosing by the outlet they have rather than by specs. For a 230V European outlet in an Apple Home or Alexa setup, the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is the better-built heavy-load plug; for a US outlet in a Google, SmartThings or Home Assistant setup, the Shelly Smart Plug (US) fits better.
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FeatureFibaro Wall Plug (EU)Shelly Smart Plug (US)Winner
Maximum Load Power2500W1800WFibaro Wall Plug (EU)
IntegrationsAlexa, Apple HomeKit, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantShelly Smart Plug (US)
Plug FormatType FType BDifferent strengths
Rating4.54.5Tie
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
Overheat/Overload ProtectionYESYESTie
Energy MonitoringYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
On/Off ButtonYESYESTie
Zigbee RouterNONOTie
Local ControlYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Maximum load

The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is rated to 2500W, and the Shelly Smart Plug (US) to 1800W, which is the gap that decides whether a space heater, a shop vacuum or a high-draw appliance can be switched safely. The Shelly allows more current (15A against 10A), but at the lower US mains voltage, so its ceiling in watts is lower.

Plug format and region

This is the difference that usually settles the choice. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is a Type F plug for European 230V outlets; the Shelly Smart Plug (US) is a Type B plug for North American 120V outlets. Neither fits the other's sockets.

Smart-home platforms

The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa and Home Assistant, but not Google Home or SmartThings. The Shelly Smart Plug (US) covers Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, but not Apple HomeKit. The platform you live in decides which of the two is even usable.

How each reaches Home Assistant

Both can be used with Home Assistant, but differently. The Fibaro contains a HomeKit accessory, so Home Assistant pairs it locally through its HomeKit Device integration. The Shelly is a Shelly device first, with its own app, an open API, WebSocket and MQTT, which is what its scripting-focused owners actually build on.

Finishes

The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) comes in more than one color to match an outlet or decor. The Shelly Smart Plug (US) is offered in one finish only.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both plugs value the same two things: energy monitoring that makes a plugged-in appliance's draw visible, and a compact unit that needs no hub. Beyond that the reports split. Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) owners describe years of reliable service, easy HomeKit pairing, real-time wattage at a glance and color options to match an outlet. Shelly Smart Plug (US) owners talk more like power users, tracking pool pumps and grow lights, scripting reboots through the open API and leaning on the countdown timer, and calling it steady under sustained load. The complaints differ too: Fibaro owners who hit trouble mention Wi-Fi reconnects and resetting 'not responding' errors, while Shelly owners flag energy readings that drift from a meter and a plug that can lose local reachability when the internet route drops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) or Shelly Smart Plug (US)?

The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) takes the win on maximum load, at 2500W against 1800W, and it is the one that works with Apple HomeKit. The Shelly Smart Plug (US) wins on platform support, covering Google Home, SmartThings, Alexa and Home Assistant. Which is better for you depends first on your socket type.

What is the biggest difference between the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) and the Shelly Smart Plug (US)?

The socket they fit. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is a European Type F plug rated to 2500W at 10A, and the Shelly Smart Plug (US) is a North American Type B plug rated to 1800W at 15A. They are also built for different platforms: HomeKit and Alexa on one side, Google Home, SmartThings and Alexa on the other.

Which one works with Apple HomeKit?

The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU), which is a HomeKit accessory. The Shelly Smart Plug (US) does not support Apple HomeKit, offering Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant instead.

Which one works with Google Home or SmartThings?

The Shelly Smart Plug (US) supports both. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) does not list Google Home or SmartThings, working with Apple HomeKit, Alexa and Home Assistant only.

Do both the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) and the Shelly Smart Plug (US) monitor energy?

Yes. Both report real-time energy use and include overheat and overload protection, so the difference is not the feature but the platform and the socket each is built for.

Who should buy the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU), and who should buy the Shelly Smart Plug (US)?

The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) suits a European Type F outlet in an Apple Home or Alexa household that switches heavier loads. The Shelly Smart Plug (US) suits a North American Type B outlet and a Google Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant setup, especially for automation-minded users.

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