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Shelly Smart Plug (US) vs Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

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Key differences between Shelly Smart Plug (US) and Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

A summary of selected recorded differences between these plugs. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices
  • Apple Home (integrations): Shelly Smart Plug (US) — No; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Via Matter).
  • Matter (integrations): Shelly Smart Plug (US) — No; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Matter over Wi-Fi device: the QR code on the plug is scanned by any Matter app, and the manual documents adding it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant).
Specifications to check side by side
  • Bluetooth (connectivity): Shelly Smart Plug (US) — Yes (Functions as a Bluetooth gateway); Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — For Pairing (The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control).
  • Load Voltage (power): Shelly Smart Plug (US) — 110 - 125V; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 100 - 125V.
  • Maximum Load Power (power): Shelly Smart Plug (US) — 1800W; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 1875W.

These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.

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What the catalog tells us

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Apple Home

  • Shelly Smart Plug (US)No
  • Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes

Confirm which features appear in Apple Home and whether extra hardware or a subscription is needed for your intended use.

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Matter

  • Shelly Smart Plug (US)No
  • Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes

Confirm the exact device type and the features exposed in your chosen platform. Protocol support does not establish feature parity across apps.

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Connectivity

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No
Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Catalog note

Functions as a Bluetooth gateway

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
For Pairing
Catalog note

The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No
Shelly Smart Plug (US)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No
Shelly Smart Plug (US)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No

Features

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Catalog note

Integrated countdown timer and scheduling

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

One-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

One button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No

Integrations

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Manufacturer source

The Type B plug supports Matter.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Matter over Wi-Fi device: the QR code on the plug is scanned by any Matter app, and the manual documents adding it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Catalog note

Via the official Shelly Cloud integration

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Power

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Manufacturer source

Energy consumption can be monitored.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Real-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
110 - 125V
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
100 - 125V
Shelly Smart Plug (US)
15A
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
15A
Manufacturer source

The specified maximum current is 15 A.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
1800W
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
1875W
Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically

Shelly Smart Plug (US)
Type B
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Type B
Shelly Smart Plug (US)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No
Specifications for Shelly Smart Plug (US) versus Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
SpecificationShelly Smart Plug (US)Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Connectivity
YesYes
Catalog note

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

NoNo
Yes
Catalog note

Functions as a Bluetooth gateway

For Pairing
Catalog note

The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control

NoNo
NoNo
NoNo
Features
Yes
Catalog note

Integrated countdown timer and scheduling

Yes
Catalog note

One-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app

YesYes
Catalog note

One button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode

NoNo
Integrations
YesYes
Catalog note

Via Matter

NoYes
Catalog note

Via Matter

YesYes
Catalog note

Via Matter

YesYes
Catalog note

Via Matter

NoYes
Manufacturer source

The Type B plug supports Matter.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Matter over Wi-Fi device: the QR code on the plug is scanned by any Matter app, and the manual documents adding it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant

Yes
Catalog note

Via the official Shelly Cloud integration

Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Power
YesYes
Manufacturer source

Energy consumption can be monitored.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Real-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates

110 - 125V100 - 125V
15A15A
Manufacturer source

The specified maximum current is 15 A.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

1800W1875W
YesYes
Catalog note

Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically

Type BType B
NoNo

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