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Research profile · last verified 2026-07-17Amazon Smart Plug
Compatibility
| Ecosystem | Support | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | WorksWorks with this ecosystem | This is the only supported path. Voice control additionally requires an Alexa device (Echo, Fire TV, Fire Tablet) or the Alexa app. |
| Google Home | Doesn't workVerified: does not work with this ecosystem | Amazon's spec sheet: 'Amazon Smart Plug is optimized for simple setup and exclusive use with Alexa. Amazon Smart Plug does not support other voice assistants or smart hubs.' |
| Apple Home | Doesn't workVerified: does not work with this ecosystem | Excluded by the same official statement; no HomeKit or Matter path exists. |
| SmartThings | Doesn't workVerified: does not work with this ecosystem | Excluded by the same official statement ('does not support other voice assistants or smart hubs'). |
| Home Assistant | Doesn't workVerified: does not work with this ecosystem | No official integration path exists; Amazon publishes no local or third-party API for this device and its spec sheet rules out other smart hubs. |
Protocols: WIFI
Subscription reality
✓ Works without a subscription: Yes.
Amazon: 'No smart home hub required.' Core control via the free Alexa app needs no paid plan. The listing promotes Alexa+ (free with Prime, paid for non-Prime), but that is an assistant tier, not a requirement for plug operation.
Maintenance reality
- Cloud dependence: Yes — a server shutdown would degrade or brick this device
- Requires the Alexa app and an Amazon account. Network: 2.4 GHz only, 802.11 b/g/n; no 5 GHz. Electrical: 120 VAC, 15 A max. Indoor use only. 1-year limited warranty.
The catch
Ecosystem lock-in is the design, not an omission: Amazon states it 'works exclusively with Alexa' and 'does not support other voice assistants or smart hubs.' No Matter support, no energy monitoring, and switching away from Alexa later strands the device.
Who it's for
Committed Alexa households that want the lowest-friction plug for that ecosystem, with setup measured in minutes via Wi-Fi Simple Setup. Wrong fit for anyone using or considering Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, or Home Assistant, or anyone who wants energy data.
Sources & method
amazon.com/dp/B089DR29T6 (official Amazon listing: price $24.99 in stock, 'works exclusively with Alexa,' 2.4 GHz-only network spec, electrical ratings, integrations statement, Alexa app requirement) — vendor-page research, verified 2026-07-17 · CSA certified-products registry search (csa-iot.org) for 'Amazon Smart Plug': no Amazon-manufactured Matter-certified smart plug listed; product listing contains zero Matter mentions; Amazon's official Matter materials cover Echo controllers and third-party device makers only, with no Amazon Smart Plug Matter update announced — registry-lookup, verified 2026-07-17. This is a research profile: compiled from manufacturer documentation, certification registries, and published testing — we state facts, not verdicts, and we have not physically tested this unit. How we work →
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