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Let’s make the choice easier
Start with your day, then your budget.
Choose by the home system you use, then check today’s price. The P110 suits a simple Tapo setup; the P110M adds Apple Home and other Matter systems. On our latest check, the P110M actually cost less than the P110, so the names and order below are about fit, not a promise of ascending price. Eve Energy makes more sense when you already have the compatible home hub it needs.
Your options at a glance
Which sounds most like you?
The trade-offs included
Start with one lamp or appliance
TP-Link Tapo P110
Switch a compatible appliance through the app and see how much electricity it uses. It connects to your home Wi-Fi.
Decide whether you want the Tapo app, Apple Home, Alexa or another system. P110M adds Matter support, which helps different brands work together; the chosen home system can still need its own hub.
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What do you already own?
P110M uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Eve Energy needs a compatible Matter controller and Thread border router—a suitable home hub. Include any missing hub in your budget.
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What will you plug in?
Check the UK socket version, the appliance’s instructions and the plug’s load rating. A smart plug switches power; it cannot make every appliance safe or suitable to start remotely.
A little extra help
Still wondering?
Will a smart plug automatically cut my bills?
No. Monitoring can help you spot where electricity is being used, and schedules can help avoid leaving suitable devices on. What you save depends on the appliance and how you change its use.
What does the P110M add over the P110?
Its main reason to consider it here is compatibility. Matter support gives you more choice of home-control systems, including Apple Home. Prices can overlap in a sale, so compare the current price before deciding which suits your home.
Our research, open to you
Know what this guide is based on.
This is a researched shortlist, not a claim that we have tested every product side by side. It combines the product information and published review findings in our library. Comfort, room layout and your existing devices can change which option suits you.
Recorded prices are labelled beside each product. Retailers set current prices, delivery and returns; check those details before ordering.
The Tapo P110 is a smart plug that turns an ordinary appliance on or off from your phone or by voice, and records how much electricity it uses. It is inexpensive, simple to understand and a very good first smart-home device.
An 8-inch Alexa screen for timers, video calls, music and smart-home controls in a shared room. Amazon's suggestions and optional subscriptions stop it feeling completely fuss-free.
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