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Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
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Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug vs TP-Link Kasa EP40
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Key differences between Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug and TP-Link Kasa EP40
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Feature differences among your selected devices
- Apple Home (integrations): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Via Matter); TP-Link Kasa EP40 — No (The Kasa HomeKit line covers the EP25, EP40A, KS200 and KS220; the standard EP40 is not among them and its own page lists only Alexa and Google Assistant).
- 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); TP-Link Kasa EP40 — No (The Matter-certified version of this outdoor plug is the separate EP40M model; the EP40 is Wi-Fi only).
- 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); TP-Link Kasa EP40 — 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); TP-Link Kasa EP40 — No.
- Load Voltage (power): Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 100 - 125V; TP-Link Kasa EP40 — 110 - 125V.
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Apple Home
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes
- TP-Link Kasa EP40No
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Matter
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes
- TP-Link Kasa EP40No
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Connectivity
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- Yes
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
- 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
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
Features
- 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
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- Yes
Catalog note
Independent schedules, countdown timers and sunrise/sunset offsets for each outlet through the Kasa Smart app
- 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
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- Yes
Catalog note
Two independent on/off buttons with their own status LEDs on the plug body
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
Integrations
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- Yes
Catalog note
TP-Link lists Alexa voice control for the EP40 and its Amazon listing carries the Works with Alexa badge
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
Catalog note
The Kasa HomeKit line covers the EP25, EP40A, KS200 and KS220; the standard EP40 is not among them and its own page lists only Alexa and Google Assistant
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- Yes
Catalog note
TP-Link lists Google Assistant voice control for the EP40 and the Kasa Smart app links the plug to Google Home
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- Yes
Catalog note
The official Home Assistant TP-Link integration lists the EP40 among its supported Kasa devices
- 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
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
Catalog note
The Matter-certified version of this outdoor plug is the separate EP40M model; the EP40 is Wi-Fi only
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- Yes
Catalog note
TP-Link Kasa Smart is a Works with SmartThings partner for outlets and the line pairs through TP-Link account linking in the SmartThings app
Power
- 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
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- 100 - 125V
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- 110 - 125V
- 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.
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- 15A
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- 1875W
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- 1875W
- 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
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- Not recorded
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Type B
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- Type B
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
- TP-Link Kasa EP40
- No
| Specification | Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
YesCatalog noteIEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz | Yes | |
| No | No | |
For PairingCatalog noteThe user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Features | ||
YesCatalog noteOne-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app | YesCatalog noteIndependent schedules, countdown timers and sunrise/sunset offsets for each outlet through the Kasa Smart app | |
YesCatalog noteOne button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode | YesCatalog noteTwo independent on/off buttons with their own status LEDs on the plug body | |
| No | No | |
| Integrations | ||
YesCatalog noteVia Matter | YesCatalog noteTP-Link lists Alexa voice control for the EP40 and its Amazon listing carries the Works with Alexa badge | |
YesCatalog noteVia Matter | NoCatalog noteThe Kasa HomeKit line covers the EP25, EP40A, KS200 and KS220; the standard EP40 is not among them and its own page lists only Alexa and Google Assistant | |
YesCatalog noteVia Matter | YesCatalog noteTP-Link lists Google Assistant voice control for the EP40 and the Kasa Smart app links the plug to Google Home | |
YesCatalog noteVia Matter | YesCatalog noteThe official Home Assistant TP-Link integration lists the EP40 among its supported Kasa devices | |
YesManufacturer sourceThe Type B plug supports Matter. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
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 noteMatter 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 | NoCatalog noteThe Matter-certified version of this outdoor plug is the separate EP40M model; the EP40 is Wi-Fi only | |
YesCatalog noteVia Matter | YesCatalog noteTP-Link Kasa Smart is a Works with SmartThings partner for outlets and the line pairs through TP-Link account linking in the SmartThings app | |
| Power | ||
YesManufacturer sourceEnergy consumption can be monitored. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
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 noteReal-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates | No | |
| 100 - 125V | 110 - 125V | |
15AManufacturer sourceThe specified maximum current is 15 A. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
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 | |
| 1875W | 1875W | |
YesCatalog noteOverload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically | Not recorded | |
| Type B | Type B | |
| No | No | |
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