Updated November 2026
Data from the official Fibaro and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
Two plugs for two continents, one winner: the TP-Link Kasa EP40.
It brings two independently switched sockets, an IP64 body that survives rain and freezing cold, four platforms and a two-year warranty, which makes it the more useful device wherever its Type B plug fits. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is the better fit for a European outlet and the only one of the two that meters energy, with real-time consumption and overload protection over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and no hub, though it stops at Apple HomeKit and Alexa. Choose the TP-Link Kasa EP40 for outdoor loads, two sockets or a longer warranty, and the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) for a Schuko socket that needs energy monitoring.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Warranty2×TP-Link Kasa EP402 years vs 1 year
- Maximum Load Power+33%Fibaro Wall Plug (EU)2500W vs 1875W
| Feature | Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) | TP-Link Kasa EP40 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Weather Resistance | NO | IP64 | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Maximum Load Power | 2500W | 1875W | Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | NO | Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) |
| Integrations | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Plug Format | Type F | Type B | Different strengths |
| On/Off Button | YES | YES | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
| Local Control | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Socket format
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is a Type F Schuko plug for continental European outlets. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 is a Type B plug for North America, so which one fits is decided by your wiring before any feature matters.
Indoor or outdoor
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 is IP64 rated and built to live outside, with covers for unused sockets. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) has no weather resistance, so it is an indoor device.
Energy monitoring
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) reports real-time power consumption and cuts power on overload, so it can show what an appliance draws. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 has no energy monitoring and cannot report usage.
Platforms
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) works with Apple HomeKit and Alexa but not Google Home, SmartThings or Matter. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 covers Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, though it also has no Matter or Apple Home.
Number of outlets
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 switches two grounded sockets independently, each with its own button and schedule. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is a single-socket plug, so it controls one device.
Warranty
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) carries a one-year warranty. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 comes with two years, which for a plug that may sit outside is the longer cover of the two.
Which one to buy if
- your outlets are Schuko or Type E
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is the Type F plug of the pair and fits those European sockets.
- the outlet has to work outdoors
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 is the IP64 outdoor plug, and the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is indoor only.
- you want to monitor an appliance's power draw
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) has energy monitoring and overload protection the Kasa lacks.
- your home uses Google Home or SmartThings
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 reaches Google Home and SmartThings, and the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) supports neither.
- you need two things switched separately
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 has two independent outlets, where the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) has one.
- + Maximum Load Power: 2500W
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
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- + Rating: 4.6
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Weather Resistance: IP64
- - Maximum Load Power: 1875W vs 2500W
- - Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES
What owners say
Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) owners describe long-term reliability, with several using multiple units for years without failure, and they highlight the real-time energy reading and the built-in overheat and overload protection as the reasons to spend more. They pair it easily with Apple HomeKit and Alexa and like the choice of colors; their recurring complaints are the premium price, the absence of Google Home, SmartThings and Matter, and, for a minority, Wi-Fi reconnects or a not-responding error needing a reset. TP-Link Kasa EP40 owners tell a different story, praising the thick, weatherproof housing and its cold-weather record, the two independently scheduled outdoor sockets and the hub-free setup, while noting the lack of metering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) or TP-Link Kasa EP40?
For a European outlet, the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is the one that fits and adds energy monitoring. On features overall, the TP-Link Kasa EP40 is the better plug where it fits, with two sockets, an IP64 body, four platforms and a two-year warranty.
What is the biggest difference between the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) and the TP-Link Kasa EP40?
The socket and the metering. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) is a Type F indoor plug that measures energy and works with HomeKit and Alexa, while the TP-Link Kasa EP40 is a Type B outdoor plug with two sockets and no measurement.
Which one measures energy use?
The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU), which reports real-time consumption and includes overheat and overload protection. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 has no energy monitoring.
Which one works with Google Home or SmartThings?
The TP-Link Kasa EP40, which supports Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Fibaro Wall Plug (EU) works with Apple HomeKit and Alexa only, with no Google Home, SmartThings or Matter.
Who should buy the Fibaro Wall Plug (EU)?
A European household with Schuko outlets that wants energy monitoring and overload protection, uses HomeKit or Alexa, and prefers a compact plug that comes in more than one color.
Who should buy the TP-Link Kasa EP40?
Anyone automating two outdoor loads on a patio or in a yard that wants a hardy IP64 plug on Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant, with a two-year warranty and no hub.
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