Updated November 2026
Data from the official Govee and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
If the outlet is outdoors, the TP-Link Kasa EP40 is the smart plug to choose, and the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro is the one for the room inside.
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 carries an IP64 weather rating, two independently switched sockets, a 1875W ceiling and a two-year warranty, and it is the better reviewed of the pair. The GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro is the smaller and more affordable unit, adds Bluetooth to its Wi-Fi, and reaches further across platforms because Matter brings Apple Home and SmartThings into play where the Kasa has neither HomeKit nor Matter. Neither one reports energy use. Buy the TP-Link Kasa EP40 for patios, holiday lighting and garden pumps, and the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro for lamps and small appliances, especially in an Apple Home or Matter setup.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Maximum Load Power+56%TP-Link Kasa EP401875W vs 1200W
- Warranty+33%TP-Link Kasa EP402 years vs 1.5 years
| Feature | GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro | TP-Link Kasa EP40 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $18.99 | GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | 2 years | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Weather Resistance | NO | IP64 | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Maximum Load Power | 1200W | 1875W | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi | GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro |
| Plug Format | Type B | Type B | Tie |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | NO | Tie |
| On/Off Button | YES | YES | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
| Local Control | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Weather rating
Only the TP-Link Kasa EP40 is built for outside, with an IP64 body and covers for the sockets it is not using. The GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro has no weather resistance and belongs indoors.
Number of outlets
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 switches two sockets independently, each with its own button and schedule, while the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro offers a single outlet. Two sockets on one plug is the Kasa's clearest edge outdoors.
Load ceiling
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 is rated 1875W at 15A against 1200W at 10A for the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro. That headroom matters for pumps and heaters, and much less for a lamp.
Platform reach
The GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro reaches Apple Home and SmartThings through Matter on top of Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, while the TP-Link Kasa EP40 skips Matter and works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant directly.
Energy monitoring
Neither plug measures power, so a buyer who wants to see what an appliance costs to run has to look elsewhere. Both offer timers and schedules instead.
Which one to buy if
- the plug has to work on a patio, a deck or in the garden
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 is IP64 rated and its two sockets cover a string of lights and a pump without a second plug.
- you want to control two things from one outlet
Only the TP-Link Kasa EP40 has two independently switched sockets with their own buttons and schedules.
- the plug is for a lamp or a fan indoors
The GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro is smaller, leaves the second outlet free and comes in at a lower price.
- your home runs on Apple Home or Matter
The GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro supports Matter, which is how it reaches Apple Home and SmartThings; the TP-Link Kasa EP40 does not.
- you need to switch a high-draw appliance safely
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 carries a 1875W ceiling against 1200W on the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro.
$12.99
- + Price: $12.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
- - Warranty: 1.5 years vs 2 years
Winner
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$18.99
$24.99
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Weather Resistance: IP64
- - Price: $18.99 vs $12.99
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
What owners say
Owners of the TP-Link Kasa EP40 and the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro both praise the same basics: a setup that takes minutes with no hub, a connection that holds, and a price that feels fair for what the plug does. TP-Link Kasa EP40 owners go further on the outdoor job, describing a heavy housing that survives deep winters, year after year outdoors, and two sockets they schedule separately for holiday lights and pumps, with their complaints limited to the occasional pairing failure and covers that only protect a socket while it is empty. GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro owners single out the tiny body that leaves the second outlet free and voice control that answers instantly, while noting the relay click, the absence of energy monitoring and an app they find clunky once automations get complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro or TP-Link Kasa EP40?
The TP-Link Kasa EP40, for anything outdoors or high-draw. It adds an IP64 rating, two switched sockets, a higher load ceiling and a longer warranty. The GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro is the smaller, cheaper indoor plug and the only one of the two that reaches Matter and Apple Home.
Can the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro be used outdoors?
No. The GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro has no weather resistance and is meant for indoor outlets. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 is rated IP64 and ships with covers for the sockets it is not using.
Which plug works with Apple Home?
The GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro, through Matter, alongside Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 supports Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant but not Apple Home or Matter.
How much power can each plug handle?
The TP-Link Kasa EP40 is rated 1875W at 15A, while the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro is rated 1200W at 10A. For a pump, a heater or a workshop tool, the TP-Link Kasa EP40 has the headroom.
Do either of these plugs monitor energy?
No. Neither the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro nor the TP-Link Kasa EP40 reports energy use. Both focus on on-off control, timers and schedules.
Who should buy the TP-Link Kasa EP40?
Anyone who needs to schedule outdoor lights, a fountain or seasonal decorations without a hub. The TP-Link Kasa EP40 gives two sockets with separate controls and stands up to cold weather.
Who should buy the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro?
Indoor users on a budget who want Matter and Apple Home compatibility in a compact plug that leaves the neighboring outlet usable.
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