The best HomeKit sockets, compared.
Top pick: THIRDREALITY Zigbee plug, 4-pack Best value: Amazon Basics Matter plug – About £7.99, the lowest price for a Matter listing that names HomeKit, with 3.9 from 253 reviews. No printed amp rating. UK reviews report dropouts and a disputed HomeKit claim. Updated October 2026.
A HomeKit socket is a UK Type G accessory to BS 1363 that you switch from Apple Home, Siri or Shortcuts. A smart plug that never names HomeKit or Matter is a different product. Read the listing for that path, and for whether a home hub is required. Wi-Fi models usually need a 2.4 GHz network. Matter over Wi-Fi joins through a Matter controller on the hub. Thread needs a border router. Check the stated current, often 13 A, about 3,000 W at 230 V, and whether the body leaves the next socket free on a double plate. A fitted socket replaces the wall plate and needs competent wiring. An IP44 housing is splash protection with the cover closed. An indoor plug does not belong outside. Live power may show in Apple Home while history stays in the maker's app. Plug-in adaptors are a DIY fit. New circuits in England and Wales are for a registered electrician under Part P. Hub, band and form are on the [HomeKit socket buying guide](/hub/sockets-and-extension-leads/homekit-socket/sub/homekit-socket-buying-guide).
A HomeKit socket is a UK Type G accessory to BS 1363 that you switch from Apple Home, Siri or Shortcuts. A smart plug that never names HomeKit or Matter is a different product.
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Where will you use it?
The THIRDREALITY UZ1 four-pack is a Zigbee plug set at about £49.99 with a 13 A rating, UKCA and RoHS named, and a body the listing says will not block the adjacent outlet. Across only 29 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.6, buyers praise it as a strong Zigbee router that steadies a mesh, pair it with Home Assistant, and run several plugs for months in some households. Apple Home is not native: the listing requires Smart Bridge MZ1, sold separately, on top of a Zigbee hub. Energy monitoring is described for Home Assistant, SmartThings, Hubitat and the THIRDREALITY hub, not as a HomeKit graph. The side power button is awkward once plugged in, one bridge pairing failed for a buyer, and one plug in a four-pack died after the return window. Keep it as a Zigbee multipack that can reach Apple Home only after you budget for the bridge.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already run Zigbee or Home Assistant and will buy the MZ1 if you also want Apple Home.
Less suitable: A first Apple Home plug with no Zigbee hub and no budget for a separate bridge.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this plug join Apple Home on its own?
No. The listing says Apple Home needs Smart Bridge MZ1, and that bridge is sold separately. The plug itself is Zigbee.
Does it record energy use?
Yes, on the platforms named in the line: Home Assistant, SmartThings, Hubitat and the THIRDREALITY hub. That is not a HomeKit graph.
Will it cover the socket beside it?
The listing says the body will not block the adjacent outlet. Size without the plug is given as 5 x 3.2 x 4.9 cm.
Across 1,047 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.2, the meross MSS315 four-pack is a Matter-over-Wi-Fi mini plug set at about £42.49 with a stated 13 A rating and an internal energy meter whose live use and history sit in the meross app. Reviewers use the plugs on lights and appliance cycles, call the body compact enough not to block the next socket on a double plate, and get Apple Home, Alexa or Google Home working once the Matter QR scan succeeds. Apple Home still needs iOS or iPadOS 16.1 or later, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and a hub such as an Apple TV 4K (2nd or 3rd generation) or a HomePod mini. The same UK reviews report slow or failed Matter scans, combined 2.4/5 GHz network names that block setup, a dead unit in a multipack, and a plug that needed meross support after a power cut. One buyer never reached Apple Home and stayed on Alexa only. It is the top pick when you already own a home hub and want four metered plugs.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already have a HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K and want four compact Matter plugs with a meter.
Less suitable: No home hub yet, outdoor use, or anyone who needs Thread rather than 2.4 GHz Matter Wi-Fi.
Specifications
Common questions
What Apple kit does Matter setup need?
iOS or iPadOS 16.1 or later, a 2.4 GHz network, and a hub such as an Apple TV 4K (2nd or 3rd generation) or a HomePod mini.
Where is the energy history?
The energy line says the meross app shows live use and historical data from an internal meter. Apple Home may show live power only.
Can I use the four-pack outside?
The listing raises outdoor use and does not answer it. There is no IP rating in the spec block. Keep this pack indoors.
The meross MSS315 two-pack is the same Matter mini platform as the four-pack, listed at about £29.99 with energy monitoring, a 13 A highlight, and Apple Home via a Matter hub on 2.4 GHz. The shared 1,047-review line at 4.2 praises compact bodies that leave the next socket free and useful energy readings for lights and appliance cycles once the QR scan works. Apple's requirements on the listing match the four-pack: iOS or iPadOS 16.1 or later, 2.4 GHz, and a hub such as an Apple TV 4K or a HomePod mini. The specification block says a two-prong Type A plug while the highlight says 13 A, and the listing does not resolve that conflict. Review friction is the same MSS315 pattern: failed Matter scans, combined network names, a faulty unit in a set, and power-cut reconnects that needed meross support. Choose the two-pack when you only need a pair and will check the plug pattern on the object before loading a kettle.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You need two metered Matter plugs and already have an Apple home hub on 2.4 GHz.
Less suitable: Four rooms at once, outdoor sockets, or buyers who will not accept the Type A versus 13 A clash on the page.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the plug UK Type G?
The highlight says 13 A. The spec block says a two-prong plug and Type A. The listing does not resolve that conflict. Check the plug on the object before a high load.
What hub does Apple Home need?
The Apple line names iOS or iPadOS 16.1, 2.4 GHz, and a hub such as an Apple TV 4K or a HomePod mini.
Does the 2-pack include energy monitoring?
Yes. This listing includes the energy-monitoring line with an internal meter and meross app history.
The single meross Matter mini is about £16.99 and shares the MSS315 review line of 4.2 from 1,047 amazon.co.uk ratings. The title says energy monitoring, yet unlike the two-pack and four-pack this listing has no separate meter line, so treat history as unverified until the meross app shows it. Apple Home still needs iOS or iPadOS 16.1, 2.4 GHz, and a hub such as an Apple TV 4K or a HomePod mini. Reviewers like the compact body on a gang strip once pairing works, and meross support appears for reconnects and faulty units. The same reviews report Matter QR failures, combined network names that block setup, and one buyer who never reached Apple Home. The specification block again prints a two-prong Type A plug beside a 13 A highlight. Buy the single when you want one trial plug before a multipack, not when you need a documented outdoor rating.
Pros
Cons
Best for: One indoor Matter plug to prove your hub and 2.4 GHz network before you buy a multipack.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a printed energy-meter line, outdoor IP, or four rooms covered in one box.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the single plug monitor energy?
The title says energy monitoring. Unlike the 2-pack and 4-pack, this listing has no separate meter line. Confirm a reading in the app before you rely on history.
Why does the spec say Type A?
The spec block says a two-prong Type A plug, while the highlight says 13 A. Both lines are on the listing. Check the pins before a kettle.
What does Apple Home setup need?
The Apple line names iOS or iPadOS 16.1, 2.4 GHz, and a hub such as an Apple TV 4K or a HomePod mini.
The meross outdoor block (MSS620HK-UK) is a plug-in twin Type G unit at about £39.99, rated IP44 and 13 A at 240 V, with HomeKit named for iPhone and Apple Watch on iOS 13 or above. Across 474 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.2, buyers run garden and Christmas lights, time the two sockets separately, and keep Wi-Fi in a summerhouse for some households. Remote HomeKit control needs an extra Apple device such as an iPad, a HomePod or an Apple TV, and the network is 2.4 GHz only. The listing says to cover idle sockets and not to use the plug for a pump. Reviewers often distrust direct UK rain behind the flaps alone, call the mains lead too short, and note boxes marked IP64 while the unit says IP44. Failures after rain or after months outside appear in UK reviews. It is the outdoor row when you already have a socket outdoors and the load is lights rather than a pump.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Garden or shed lights on an existing outdoor socket when you want native HomeKit Wi-Fi.
Less suitable: A pump, an indoor mini plug used outside, or a fitted wall double swap.
Specifications
Common questions
Can I leave it in the rain?
The listing rates it IP44 and says the socket cover should be on when a socket is not in use. Reviewers also report the box saying IP64 while the unit says IP44.
What do I need for HomeKit away from home?
The HomeKit line says remote control needs an extra Apple device such as an iPad, a HomePod or an Apple TV. Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only.
Can both sockets run on their own timer?
The listing does not print that as a spec line. UK reviews say the two sockets can be scheduled separately.
The Lightwave LP42MK2 is a fitted two-gang stainless socket at about £89.95, the dearest row here, rated 3,000 W at 230 V with energy monitoring of whatever is plugged in. The title says it works with HomeKit, and voice or app control needs a Lightwave Link Plus hub. The box includes a 10 mm spacer, two fixing screws and a guide, so this is a faceplate swap rather than a plug-in adaptor. Only 16 reviews sit behind the 4.2 star line. UK reviews praise straightforward installs for long-term Lightwave users and a faceplate that looks like proper hardware. The same small count includes an order that arrived as a used earlier-generation socket with a 2012 QC code instead of the later generation, and a report of one outlet staying on intermittently. Call an electrician if the back box is damaged or you are unsure about earth and bonding. It belongs here when you already own the Lightwave hub and want a stainless HomeKit-titled faceplate.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already run Lightwave Link Plus and want a stainless fitted socket with energy monitoring.
Less suitable: Renters, first-time Matter buyers, or anyone without the Lightwave hub.
Specifications
Common questions
Do I need a hub?
Yes. The listing says voice or app control needs a Lightwave Link Plus hub. Pairing is with that hub.
Is this a plug-in adaptor?
No. It is a fitted 2-gang stainless socket. The box includes a spacer, two screws and a guide.
Can it show energy use?
Yes. The title and the first line say it monitors consumption of whatever is plugged in.
The BG Electrical Nexus 800 is a fitted white-moulded double socket at about £14.99, rated 13 A and 3,120 W at the listing's 240 V, with a minimum back-box depth of 25 mm and a three-year warranty. Across 3,089 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.1, buyers praise a neat plate behind furniture, Alexa or Siri control once it has joined, and a price that undercuts two plug-in smart plugs. Control is the BG Home app on 2.4 GHz with no hub claimed. The lines name Alexa, Hey Google and Siri, and they do not say HomeKit. One UK review asks for HomeKit support to be added. UK reviews also report split network names, a 32-character Wi-Fi password limit, drops after a router change, and two app generations (BG Home and BG Smart) that do not share firmware. It does not swap into a BG outdoor housing some buyers expected. Keep it as a fitted Wi-Fi faceplate with Siri named, not as a proven HomeKit accessory.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You are replacing a wall double for Alexa or Google and accept that HomeKit is not printed on the lines.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a Matter or HomeKit code on the listing, or a plug-in adaptor without wiring.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say HomeKit?
It says Alexa, Hey Google and Siri. It does not say HomeKit. One UK review asks for HomeKit support to be added.
Do I need a hub?
The control line says 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with no hub and no subscription, using the BG Home app.
How deep must the back box be?
The listing says a minimum mounting box depth of 25 mm, with fixings included. Call an electrician if the box is damaged.
The Amazon Basics Matter plug is the cheapest row here at about £7.99, with a Matter-compatible hub required and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, and the title names HomeKit alongside Alexa and Google Home. Across 253 amazon.co.uk reviews at 3.9, some buyers join Alexa or Google quickly and use the plug for media-wall lights or holiday occupancy schedules, and a few report a fast Matter join to Apple Home. The listing says the compact body uses one socket and leaves the remaining outlets free, which matches how reviewers describe it on a double plate. Voltage, current and wattage are absent from the spec block, so you cannot check a 13 A claim on the page. UK reviews also describe plugs that drop offline or show as unresponsive within hours, repeated resets, status wrong in Apple Home, and more than one buyer saying HomeKit did not work despite the title. It is the best value only when you already have a Matter hub and will test the plug on a lamp before anything hotter.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A first cheap Matter plug for a lamp or charger when you already own a Matter hub and will test it on site.
Less suitable: High-draw loads, outdoor use, or anyone who needs a printed amp rating before they buy.
Specifications
Common questions
Do I need a hub?
Yes. The title and the compatibility line say a Matter-compatible hub is required, on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
Does the listing state an amp rating?
No. Voltage, current and wattage are absent from the spec block. Do not assume 13 A.
Will it block the other socket?
The compact-design line says it uses one socket and leaves the remaining outlets free.
Eight amazon.co.uk listings were scored for this page. Weights sum to 100. Shelf date 20 October 2026. Stars, review counts and the Apple Home wording come from those listings and the UK review texts kept with them. There was no lab test. A Siri line without HomeKit, a Zigbee plug that needs a bridge sold separately, and a Type A field beside a 13 A highlight are deductions inside the spec block. The best-value row is a different listing from the highest score.
Apple Home path on a UK plug
35%Matter or HomeKit printed with a clear hub line, a stated load such as 13 A, and a form that matches the job. A Siri line without HomeKit, Zigbee that needs a separately sold bridge, or a Type A field against a 13 A highlight is a deduction in this block.
Amazon evidence
25%Stars and review count on the amazon.co.uk listing. 4.2 from 1,047 leads the shared MSS315 line. 4.1 from 3,089 is the largest count, on the fitted faceplate. 4.6 from 29 and 4.2 from 16 cannot lead on stars alone.
Review sentiment
25%Praise for compact bodies, separate outdoor socket timers and mesh routing scores here. Failed Matter scans, combined 2.4/5 GHz network names, offline drops, weather ingress, a wrong-generation shipment and disputed HomeKit claims are deductions.
Price against the job
15%GBP on amazon.co.uk against the Apple path, not against the highest star line. About £7.99 is the low price in this comparison. The best-value listing is not the highest score.
The checks run in this order: Apple path, hub and network, load and form, indoor or outdoor, energy monitoring, then who should fit the socket. The table is the eight stored amazon.co.uk listings from 20 October 2026. There was no lab test.
A HomeKit socket in this comparison is a UK Type G (BS 1363) accessory you can switch from Apple Home, Siri or Shortcuts. It is not every smart plug on amazon.co.uk. Native HomeKit Wi-Fi plugs pair in the Home app, usually on 2.4 GHz, and need a home hub for control away from the house. Matter-certified plugs add the accessory through a Matter controller on that hub and can often stay shared with Alexa or Google Home. A fitted socket replaces the wall plate.
Live power may show in Apple Home. Longer graphs often stay in the maker's app. A meter in the title, with no separate line, is not the same as a printed history feature.
Matter and many HomeKit Wi-Fi plugs need a home hub for remote control and automations. If automations fail away from the house, check the hub before you blame the plug.
An IP44 outdoor block is splash protection with the cover closed. An indoor Matter plug has no outdoor rating in this comparison. Leave the outdoor cover shut, and do not put a pump on the outdoor block.
Read the listing for HomeKit, for Matter with Apple Home, or for Siri. A Siri line without the word HomeKit is a weaker claim, which is why the BG Nexus faceplate stays in the table but does not lead it. Zigbee reaches Apple Home only through a bridge the listing may sell separately, as on the THIRDREALITY four-pack. Matter over Wi-Fi still needs 2.4 GHz and a Matter controller on a home hub.
UK plugs in this comparison are typically 13 A, about 3,000 W at 230 V, where the listing states it. The Amazon Basics row does not print voltage, current or wattage, so you cannot check a 13 A claim there. The meross single and two-pack print Type A in the spec block beside a 13 A highlight. Check the pins on the object before a kettle. Smart switching does not add capacity, and one 13 A plug should not feed several high-draw appliances through a daisy-chained lead.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You already have a home hub and want several compact plugs for lamps and chargers. The meross MSS315 four-pack is the top pick at about £42.49, with 4.2 from 1,047 reviews, a 13 A line and a meter in the meross app. Matter pairing fails for some buyers.
You rent, or you want the lowest price to try Matter on a lamp. The Amazon Basics plug is the best value at about £7.99, with 3.9 from 253 reviews. Current is not printed, and UK reviews include dropouts and a disputed HomeKit claim.
You already have an outdoor socket and the load is lights, not a pump. The meross outdoor block is about £39.99, IP44, 13 A, two Type G sockets, with 4.2 from 474 reviews. Keep the covers closed. The lead is often too short.
The top pick is the meross MSS315 Matter mini four-pack at about £42.49, with 4.2 from 1,047 reviews, a stated 13 A rating and an energy meter whose history sits in the meross app. Apple Home needs a home hub and 2.4 GHz. Matter pairing fails for some buyers, and multipack reviews include a dead unit. The best value is the Amazon Basics Matter plug at about £7.99, with 3.9 from 253 reviews. It is the lowest price here for a Matter listing that names HomeKit. Voltage and current are missing, and UK reviews dispute the HomeKit claim and report dropouts. Use it on a lamp when you already have a Matter hub, not as a printed 13 A load.
Amazon Basics Matter plug
About £7.99, the lowest price for a Matter listing that names HomeKit, with 3.9 from 253 reviews. No printed amp rating. UK reviews report dropouts and a disputed HomeKit claim.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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