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Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug vs Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

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Key differences between Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug and Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

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

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz); Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite — No.
Zigbee Router (features): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — No; Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite — Yes.
Energy Monitoring (power): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Real-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates); Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite — No.
Overheat Overload Protection (power): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically); Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Bluetooth (connectivity): 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); Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite — No.
Zigbee (connectivity): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — No; Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite — Zigbee Hub required (Act as a Zigbee Router to extend the Zigbee network range.).
Apple Home (integrations): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Via Matter); Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite — SONOFF Hub required (SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.).
Matter (integrations): 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); Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite — SONOFF Hub required (The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.).

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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Option 1 · Sonoff

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Sonoff

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

Last updated October 2026

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Apple Home

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 LiteSONOFF Hub required

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Matter

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 LiteSONOFF Hub required

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: No

Bluetooth

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
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: No

Thread

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: No

Z Wave

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: No

Zigbee

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Act as a Zigbee Router to extend the Zigbee network range.

Features

Automations

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
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: Yes

On Off Button

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
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: Yes

Zigbee Router

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: Yes

Integrations

Alexa

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: Yes

Apple Home

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.

Google Home

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: Yes

Home Assistant

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: Yes

Matter

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: 2026-10-04

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

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

SONOFF Hub required

Catalog note

The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.

SmartThings

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: Yes

Power

Energy Monitoring

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: 2026-10-04

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

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

Load Voltage

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 100 - 125V
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: 120V

Maximum Load Current

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: 2026-10-04

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.

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

15A

Maximum Load Power

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 1875W
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: 1800W

Overheat Overload Protection

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
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: No

Plug Format

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Type B
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: Type B

Usb Charging

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite: No

Specifications for Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug versus Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Specification	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	For Pairing Catalog note The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Act as a Zigbee Router to extend the Zigbee network range.
Features
Automations	Yes Catalog note One-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app	Yes
On Off Button	Yes Catalog note One button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode	Yes
Zigbee Router	No	Yes
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes
Matter	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 2026-10-04 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	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes
Power
Energy Monitoring	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 2026-10-04 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	No
Load Voltage	100 - 125V	120V
Maximum Load Current	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 2026-10-04 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.	15A
Maximum Load Power	1875W	1800W
Overheat Overload Protection	Yes Catalog note Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically	No
Plug Format	Type B	Type B
Usb Charging	No	No

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