Smart plugs and switches that work without the cloud
Smart plugs and switches compared on what matters for local control: do they work without the cloud, and how well do they work with Home Assistant.
Comparison tables
- Smart plugs compared: local control, Home Assistant and Matter9 products
- Smart switches compared: local control, Home Assistant and Matter3 products
Lists
- Best smart plugs that work without the cloud6 products meeting 3 criteria
- Best smart switches and relays that work without the cloud3 products meeting 3 criteria
What we check
For every device: can it be controlled on your own network, does it need the manufacturer's cloud, does it need custom firmware first, and how does Home Assistant's own integration for it connect. Each answer links to the source it was checked against, with the date. If we haven't verified something, the table says so instead of guessing.