Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug vs Philips Hue Smart plug (US) comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Meross and Philips sites.

2026 verdict

The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is the stronger smart plug here, carrying a higher owner rating, a longer 2-year warranty and the hands-off reliability of Zigbee through the Hue Bridge, which reconnects on its own after outages and doubles as a Zigbee router. Made for Hue homes, it works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug pushes back on price and adds Samsung SmartThings to its integration list, plus two independently controllable outlets over hub-free 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, letting you run two indoor devices on separate schedules. Neither plug tracks energy. Buy the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) if you own a Hue Bridge and want the best-rated, longest-warranty plug; buy the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug if you want a cheaper dual-outlet plug with SmartThings and no hub.

Meross

Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug

$21.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

9% OFF

$34.57

$37.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)	Winner
Price	$21.99	$34.57	Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug
Rating	4.3	4.7	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Plug Format	Type B	Type B	Tie
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	NO	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie

Meross

Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug

$21.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $21.99
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.7
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

9% OFF

$34.57

$37.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
- Price: $34.57 vs $21.99

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug or the Philips Hue Smart plug (US)?

The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) wins overall with a higher rating, a 2-year warranty and highly reliable Zigbee operation through the Hue Bridge. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug is the cheaper, hub-free option with two outlets and SmartThings support.

What separates these two plugs most?

Reliability model and outlet count. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is a single-outlet Zigbee plug that needs the Hue Bridge and reconnects after outages, while the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug uses hub-free Wi-Fi and offers two independently controllable outlets.

Does either plug require a hub?

The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) needs the Hue Bridge for full functionality and also acts as a Zigbee router. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug connects directly to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with no hub required.

Which plug has broader integrations?

The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug adds Samsung SmartThings alongside HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) covers HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant but not SmartThings or IFTTT.

Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart plug (US)?

Choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) if you already run a Hue Bridge and want the highest-rated, longest-warranty plug with seamless HomeKit and Hue control plus Zigbee mesh extension.

Who should buy the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug?

Choose the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug if you want an affordable, hub-free plug with two independently controllable outlets and wide integration support including SmartThings, for indoor use.

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