Smart Plug Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Smart Plug vs Tapo P100

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Smart Plug and the Tapo P100 are smart plugs. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Philips Hue specs come from Hue’s own pages, UK pages first; Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Philips Hue Smart Plug

Pick it for: Works without Wi-Fi, with Bluetooth control and no Bridge needed (the P100: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi) · Apple Home and Matter through a Hue Bridge (the P100: Alexa and Google; no Matter) · Acts as a Zigbee repeater, per Hue’s spec table (not listed for the P100)

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Tapo P100

Pick it for: Works with Alexa and Google with no hub (the Hue Smart Plug: Hue’s product page lists a Bridge as required for voice) · Away mode, timers and up to 32 schedules (not listed for the Hue Smart Plug)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Smart Plug Tapo P100
Type Smart plug for lights Mini UK smart plug
Power 220-240 V; max power consumption 3,120 W (Philips UK spec sheet) Check the plug’s rating
Connection Bluetooth and Zigbee; Matter via Hue Bridge Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
Hub needed No (Bluetooth); Bridge for more features No
Extras Zigbee repeater; IP20 Schedules, away mode
Philips Hue Smart Plug

Pros

  • Adds lights that can’t take a Hue bulb to your Hue system
  • Bluetooth control without a Hue Bridge
  • Works without Wi-Fi
  • Acts as a Zigbee repeater
  • Works with Matter through a Hue Bridge

Cons

  • Hue’s UK product page lists a Hue Bridge as required for voice assistants
  • More features need a Hue Bridge
Tapo P100

Pros

  • Mini UK plug
  • No hub needed for Alexa or Google
  • Away mode
  • Simple setup

Cons

  • Tapo’s pages differ on its maximum load
  • No Matter

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Smart Plug

  • Works without Wi-Fi, with Bluetooth control and no Bridge needed (the P100: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi)
  • Apple Home and Matter through a Hue Bridge (the P100: Alexa and Google; no Matter)
  • Acts as a Zigbee repeater, per Hue’s spec table (not listed for the P100)
Why choose the Tapo P100

  • Works with Alexa and Google with no hub (the Hue Smart Plug: Hue’s product page lists a Bridge as required for voice)
  • Away mode, timers and up to 32 schedules (not listed for the Hue Smart Plug)

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