TP-Link Tapo P110M Matter-Enabled Smart Plug

The TP-Link Tapo P110M is a compact smart plug that sits right in the sweet spot of TP-Link's Tapo range—not the bare-bones budget option, but not overloaded with features you'll never use either. It's designed for people who want proper energy monitoring without needing a degree in smart home tech, and who care about Matter compatibility because they're building a setup that'll actually still work in five years. If you've got a few devices around the house that you want to track power usage on or control remotely, this is the kind of thing that quietly does its job.

What makes this one special is the energy monitoring built right in. You get real power metering—not just guesswork—which means you can actually see how much your kettle, tumble dryer, or that office heater is costing you to run. The compact form factor matters more than you'd think: unlike some chunkier plugs, this won't block your second socket or stick out awkwardly behind furniture. It connects via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and supports Matter, which means it plays nicely with Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa ecosystems without locking you into one. The plug handles up to 16A (3680W), so it's fine for most household appliances—just not simultaneous high-draw devices.

Against competitors like the Meross Smart Plug Mini or Philips Hue Smart Plug, the Tapo P110M holds its own on price and delivers comparable energy tracking. The Meross option is slightly smaller but costs more; Hue plugs are pricier and mainly serve to extend your Hue ecosystem. Before you order, double-check you're buying the UK variant (240V, UK-style socket)—TP-Link sells multiple regional versions. What you get in the box is the plug itself and a quick-start guide; the setup happens through the Tapo app, which is straightforward if occasionally a bit slow to respond.