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Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) vs YoLink Mini Plug

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Updated November 2026
Data from the official Philips and YoLink sites.
2026 verdict
Already running a Hue Bridge? The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is the stronger smart plug of the two, with a 2300W load rating, Bluetooth plus Zigbee connectivity, a Zigbee router role that extends the mesh, and the better owner rating.
Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
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Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
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The YoLink Mini Plug answers with a lower price, real energy monitoring the Hue plug does not offer, and a path to Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and Matter through the YoLink Local Hub. They are built for different outlets too, since the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is a Type F European plug and the YoLink Mini Plug a Type B plug for North America. Hue light owners in Europe should reach for the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU); YoLink users who want consumption data and long-range reach should stay with the YoLink Mini Plug.
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FeaturePhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)YoLink Mini PlugWinner
Price$112.00$19.99YoLink Mini Plug
Rating4.74.6Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Maximum Load Power2300W1800WPhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Energy MonitoringNOYESYoLink Mini Plug
ConnectivityBluetooth, ZigbeeNonePhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterYoLink Mini Plug
Zigbee RouterYESNOPhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Plug FormatType FType BDifferent strengths
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
On/Off ButtonYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Energy monitoring

The YoLink Mini Plug reports real-time energy consumption. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) has no energy monitoring at all.

Zigbee mesh role

The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) acts as a Zigbee router, strengthening the Hue mesh for other devices. The YoLink Mini Plug plays no such role in its LoRa network.

Maximum load

The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is rated for 2300W against 1800W on the YoLink Mini Plug.

Matter and SmartThings

The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) reaches Samsung SmartThings only through the Hue Bridge and lists no Matter support. The YoLink Mini Plug reaches both SmartThings and Matter through the separate YoLink Local Hub.

Which one to buy if

YoLink

YoLink Mini Plug

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  • + Price: $19.99
  • + Energy Monitoring: YES
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • - Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7
  • - Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 2300W

What owners say

Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) owners describe an it-just-works reliability that comes up again and again: setup inside the Hue app takes under a minute, and the plug stays responsively connected to Alexa, Google Home and, especially, Apple HomeKit. The recurring gripe is size, several say its wide body blocks the neighboring socket on a power strip, and a few wish for energy monitoring, which this plug does not have. YoLink Mini Plug owners mention a different reason for buying it: wanting to finally see what an appliance actually draws, since the real-time energy monitoring reports feed directly into automations. Setup is described as plug in, pair to the hub, done, though a few note the app's scheduling stays fairly basic and that Apple HomeKit or SmartThings adds a further YoLink Local Hub to the shopping list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) or YoLink Mini Plug?

The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) wins overall on maximum load, connectivity, Zigbee routing and owner feedback. The YoLink Mini Plug wins on price, energy monitoring and platform reach through its Local Hub.

What is the biggest difference between the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) and the YoLink Mini Plug?

The network. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) joins a Zigbee mesh through the Hue Bridge (or Bluetooth on its own) and repeats the signal for other devices, while the YoLink Mini Plug talks to the YoLink hub over its long-range LoRa link.

Which plug monitors energy consumption?

The YoLink Mini Plug has energy monitoring. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) does not report power use.

Do they work with Apple Home and Matter?

The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) works with Apple HomeKit but lists no Matter support. The YoLink Mini Plug reaches Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and Matter through the YoLink Local Hub. Both work with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant.

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

European homes with Hue lighting that want a reliable plug for lamps and appliances up to 2300W. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) also strengthens the Hue mesh.

Who should buy the YoLink Mini Plug?

North American YoLink users who need energy readings or an outlet in a basement or outbuilding far from the router. The YoLink Mini Plug is the cheaper of the two.

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