Best Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring
Energy monitoring smart plugs serve two purposes: convenience automation and power awareness. Seeing that your space heater costs $40/month in electricity is genuinely useful data. The best options provide accurate watt readings, reliable scheduling, and solid ecosystem integration.
Top picks at a glance
Kasa EP25 (Matter) ($25) — Best overall: Matter-certified works with any ecosystem, accurate energy monitoring, reliable app. Buy $22
Emporia Smart Plug ($20) — Best for energy tracking: detailed power history, lower price, good Alexa/Google integration. Buy $20
Govee Smart Plug with Energy ($15) — Best budget: basic monitoring, works with Alexa and Google, easy setup. Buy $22
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