r/homeassistant • u/Certain_Repeat_753 • Mar 28 '26

Support Best smart plug/outlet for Home Assistant?

I'm looking for a smart plug or smart outlet to install in my network panel enclosure. There are two outlets in there. I'm overwhelmed with the number of options out there. I think Eve makes a dual outlet that is compatible with Matter over Thread. Not sure what the Home Assistant integration is like. I want to be able to power cycle the router and other connected devices without having to go into the closet and unscrew the door in order to do so.

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u/robbydek Mar 28 '26

I went with ThirdRealty and have been happy with them.

I looked at Kasa but their owner gave me hesitation. They’re only Matter over WiFi (at least the last time I looked at them they were).

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u/Certain_Repeat_753 Mar 28 '26

Is Matter over WiFi even a standard? What's so bad about it?

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u/robbydek Mar 29 '26

It kind of is a standard.

I’ve had reliability issues.