Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) vs YoLink Mini Plug

The YoLink Mini Plug wins overall, thanks to a lower price, energy monitoring, overheat/overload protection and broader integrations. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) counters with a higher rating, a 2300W load, Apple HomeKit and Zigbee mesh extension.

Range and radio. The YoLink Mini Plug uses long-range LoRa through the YoLink hub to reach basements and detached buildings, while the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) uses Zigbee through the Hue Bridge and doubles as a Zigbee repeater with HomeKit support.

The YoLink Mini Plug does, with real-time energy monitoring and built-in overheat/overload protection. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) has neither; it is a deliberately simple on/off plug that instead handles up to 2300W and repeats the Zigbee mesh.

Yes. The YoLink Mini Plug requires the YoLink hub because it uses LoRa rather than Wi-Fi, and the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) needs the Hue Bridge for its full feature set, though the Hue can run locally over Bluetooth without it.

Choose the YoLink Mini Plug if you need reliable outlet control at long distance, in a basement, garage or across a rural property, with energy monitoring and Home Assistant support, and you already own or plan to add the YoLink hub.

Choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) if you run a Hue Bridge and want a highly rated Zigbee plug with Apple HomeKit support, a higher 2300W load and repeater functionality to strengthen your Hue mesh on European outlets.