A smart plug with energy monitoring tells you which devices draw power on standby and what your kettle or washing machine really uses. With Matter, these values are supposed to land directly in Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa or Home Assistant. In practice, that does not work for every model: some pass their energy data on via Matter, others only show it in the manufacturer’s app. This overview sorts the most important Matter plugs with energy monitoring.
How energy data reaches you via Matter
Since Matter 1.3 there has been a standard way to report energy data: a plug can pass power, current, voltage and consumed energy to your system in a standardized form. The logo on the packaging is not enough for that. The device also has to output the energy measurement over Matter, and older models often need a firmware update to do so. Your app also has to be able to display the values.
According to reports, Apple’s Home app has shown the consumption of compatible plugs since iOS 27, which was released on September 14, 2026. In the beta, this meant current wattage values directly in the tile. According to those reports, there are no automations based on the values yet, and individual models stayed blank in the beta. With Google Home and Alexa, how much arrives depends on the model and the app version. In Home Assistant, the values appear in the Energy dashboard, provided the plug reports them via Matter.
The overview
| Model | Connection | Energy data | Good to know | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA GRILLPLATS | Matter over Thread | Energy measurement according to IKEA | 8.99 euros in Germany, the outdoor variant TOFSMYGGA costs 12.99 euros | – |
| Eve Energy | Matter over Thread | Power, voltage, current via Matter | around 40 euros each, Eve app with history and cost forecast | Buy on Amazon |
| Aqara Power Plug H2 EU | Matter over Thread or Zigbee | Real-time power measurement, values also via Matter according to Aqara | RRP 32.99 euros, up to 3,680 W, display stayed blank at first in the iOS 27 beta | Buy on Amazon |
| TP-Link Tapo P110M | Matter over Wi-Fi | Matter 1.3 update brings energy values | RRP 19.90 euros, not every Matter app shows the values | Buy on Amazon |
| Imou CE2P | Matter over Wi-Fi | Real-time energy monitoring | up to 3,680 W, 2-pack RRP 29.98 euros | Buy on Amazon |
| OSRAM Smart WIFI Matter Plug | Matter over Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) | Energy meter, values in the SMART+ app | up to 2,300 W, 2-pack RRP 35.98 euros | Buy on Amazon |
| Bosch Zwischenstecker kompakt [+M] (compact smart plug) | Matter and Bosch system | Consumption in the Bosch Smart Home app | up to 3,680 W, 2-pack RRP 89.90 euros, listed on Amazon as a 4-pack | Buy on Amazon |
| SwitchBot Plug Mini | Matter over Wi-Fi | Real-time measurement | Values only in the SwitchBot app according to a test | Buy on Amazon |
| Shelly Plug S Gen3 | Matter over Wi-Fi from firmware 1.6.0 | Voltage, current, power, energy | up to 2,500 W for resistive loads, discontinued model, successor is the Plug M Gen3 | Buy on Amazon |
The information comes from the manufacturers and from publicly available reports; this overview is not based on our own test. Prices may change.
Thread models: IKEA, Eve and Aqara
If you run a Thread network with a border router (explained in German), you have the widest choice of plugs with energy monitoring. At 8.99 euros, the IKEA GRILLPLATS is the cheapest Matter over Thread plug with a measuring function. According to a Home Assistant screenshot it delivers eleven measured values, although first reports mention limitations in how energy is displayed in practice. If you want to avoid risk, test the display on your own platform before buying several.
The Eve Energy relies consistently on Matter over Thread and switched its energy measurement to the Matter standard via a firmware update. Home Assistant talks to the plug locally, and the Eve app offers history and cost forecasts. The Aqara Power Plug H2 EU (our German article) runs over either Thread or Zigbee, switches up to 3,680 watts and measures consumption. The most extensive analyses are available in Zigbee mode with an Aqara hub. If you only use Apple Home, check whether the values arrive in the Home app.
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Wi-Fi models: Tapo, Imou, OSRAM, SwitchBot and Shelly
Wi-Fi plugs do not need a Thread border router, only your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and a Matter controller. That makes getting started simple and inexpensive. For the Tapo P110M, TP-Link added the energy values later with a Matter 1.3 update, but TP-Link points out that not all Matter apps support Matter 1.3 and therefore the display. The Imou CE2P works with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings and monitors consumption in real time. With the OSRAM Smart WIFI Matter Plug, users see the values in the SMART+ app; according to reports, a Matter 1.3 update is supposed to bring them to Apple Home.
The SwitchBot Plug Mini measures in real time according to the product page, but according to a test report the values are only available in the SwitchBot app. The Shelly Plug S Gen3 supports Matter from firmware 1.6.0 but, according to the manufacturer, is no longer being continued.
For Bosch users: the compact smart plug [+M]
Bosch Smart Home’s Zwischenstecker kompakt [+M] (compact smart plug) works in the Bosch system and in Matter systems. It measures energy consumption, and the Bosch Smart Home app shows current and total consumption. Which additional values your Matter system displays depends on the system.
What to look for when buying
- Keep firmware up to date: Many models only received Matter energy monitoring later via an update.
- Check the Matter version of your app: Your platform has to be able to display the energy data from Matter 1.3, otherwise the values stay in the manufacturer’s app.
- Mind the maximum power: The figures mostly apply to resistive loads such as lamps or kettles. Motors, pumps and compressors draw more current when starting up.
- Thread needs a border router: For Thread models you need a border router, such as a HomePod mini or Apple TV. Wi-Fi models do without. The differences are explained in the article Matter over Wi-Fi or Matter over Thread?.
- Test one first: Buy a single plug first and check whether the values arrive in your Home app before ordering a multi-pack.
Conclusion
A Matter plug with energy monitoring delivers energy data, but not every model in every system. If you live in a Thread network, IKEA GRILLPLATS, Eve Energy and Aqara Power Plug H2 give you strong options. If you do not own a border router, Wi-Fi models such as the Tapo P110M or Imou CE2P are an inexpensive choice. What matters is that plug, platform and app work together. Test the display with one device first.
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