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Koogeek Smart Plug vs TP-Link Tapo P110

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When comparing Koogeek Smart Plug vs TP-Link Tapo P110, the Slant community recommends TP-Link Tapo P110 for most people. In the question“What are the best smart plugs?” TP-Link Tapo P110 is ranked 3rd while Koogeek Smart Plug is ranked 19th. The most important reason people chose TP-Link Tapo P110 is:

Monitor real-time power consumption and energy spend via the Tapo App.

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Pros

Pro
Easy to use scheduling

The scheduling feature is easy to use - select a time to turn on, and a time to turn off. You can repeat this schedule (called a 'rule' within the app) daily, or weekly.

There is also a built-in timer, which can be useful when you only need the lights on for a few minutes during an irregular time.

Pro
HomeKit compatible

HomeKit is created by Apple, and provides easy control through Siri. Devices can be grouped together, and multiple devices can be activated at once with a single action (if you set up the proper scenes).

Pro
Well designed app

The app is designed to look sleek, and give quick access to commonly used actions. Finding a specific device can be a hassle if you have many HomeKit devices connected in the same room as the lists scroll vertically, but this won't be an issue for the vast majority of users.

Pro
Energy measurement

This smart plug will show you energy stats, which can be used to help determine the best way to slash energy costs. It does this in real-time in the app, as well as over time through a graph.

Pro
Energy Monitoring

Monitor real-time power consumption and energy spend via the Tapo App.

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Cons

Con
No Android support

Unfortunately, if anybody in your house uses an Android device, they won't be able to connect to the Koogeek smart plug.

Con
No third party ecosystem integration

Unfortunately, it seems this plug isn't compatible with WeMo, Nest, SmartThings, Wink, or other home automation ecosystems. This limits the devices that this switch can connect with in the future (or the present if you already have non-HomeKit devices).

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Size

Not the most compact model.

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Security

As most smart plugs, it makes use of a cloud service (which is probably hosted on a server in China).

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Blocked port

The port that was available on older models for users that controlled the plug using their own (Python) scripts on a local network seems to have been disabled, and it can not be enabled again.
The Shelly Plus Plug might be a better option for local network usage.