Smart Plug Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Smart Plug vs Tapo P110

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Smart Plug and the Tapo P110 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 P110: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi) · Apple Home and Matter through a Hue Bridge (the P110: Alexa and Google; no Matter) · Acts as a Zigbee repeater, per Hue’s spec table (not listed for the P110)

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Tapo P110

Pick it for: Energy monitoring, with data you can export (not listed for the Hue Smart Plug) · Works with Alexa and Google with no hub (the Hue Smart Plug: Hue’s product page lists a Bridge as required for voice)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Smart Plug Tapo P110
Type Smart plug for lights Mini UK smart plug
Power 220-240 V; max power consumption 3,120 W (Philips UK spec sheet) 13A max
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 Energy monitoring
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 P110

Pros

  • Energy monitoring
  • Full 13A rating
  • No hub needed for Alexa or Google
  • Exportable energy data

Cons

  • No Matter (the P110M has it)
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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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 P110: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi)
  • Apple Home and Matter through a Hue Bridge (the P110: Alexa and Google; no Matter)
  • Acts as a Zigbee repeater, per Hue’s spec table (not listed for the P110)
Why choose the Tapo P110

  • Energy monitoring, with data you can export (not listed for the Hue Smart Plug)
  • Works with Alexa and Google with no hub (the Hue Smart Plug: Hue’s product page lists a Bridge as required for voice)

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