(checked 2026-10-10)The listing (5,095 ratings) pools 1-, 2- and 4-packs and an 'Energy Monitoring' vs 'Smart Plug' style option, so not every rating is for the EP25.
Wirecutter's top pick: real-time energy monitoring, Away Mode and sunrise/sunset schedules, and it works with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home and SmartThings for about $10 a plug in a four-pack. But it's sold only in multi-packs, sticks out about 1.5 inches, and Amazon's review summary says frequent disconnections are common, with 15% of ratings at 1-2 stars.
Top complaints
- Frequent disconnections for some owners
Amazon's review summary says connectivity issues are common, with frequent disconnections, and that reliability, compatibility and setup are mixed. Some units fail to connect to HomeKit.
- Sold only in packs
Wirecutter says it is sold only in two- or four-packs, so you may pay for plugs you don't need.
Source: Wirecutter - Not as slim as the name suggests; Apple Home setup quirks
Wirecutter found it about the size of non-slim plugs, sticking out about 1.5 inches. On an iPhone it may push you to set up Apple Home first, and if you control it only through Apple Home you lose energy monitoring and Away Mode. Some Amazon owners dislike needing another app.
What owners love
- Real energy monitoring
Wirecutter says it shows watts and kWh plus 7- and 30-day averages in the Tapo and Kasa apps. PCMag cites its power-usage tracking as the reason it stays an Editors' Choice.
Source: Wirecutter, PCMag P125M review - Works with every major platform
Wirecutter calls integration with Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home effortless, and Alexa and Google found it without prompting.
Source: Wirecutter - Fast setup and a full feature set
It connected to the Tapo app in under 30 seconds and ran schedules, timers, sunrise/sunset triggers and Away Mode without a hitch (Wirecutter).
Source: Wirecutter
- You need only one plug
- Your Wi-Fi is spotty
- The plug must fit behind tight furniture
- Tracking the power use of individual devices
- Homes that mix Alexa, Google and Apple Home
- Buying several plugs at once
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick (updated 2026-06-16): the most features for the price, and reliable in tests. The flaws are multi-pack-only sales and a bulkier-than-'slim' body.
- PCMag: Editors' Choice for anyone who doesn't need Matter: it costs less ($12.50 a plug) than the P125M and tracks power usage.