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TP-Link Kasa · Updated June 2026

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25: price, specs & release date

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25, released 2022-06-01. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: tp-link.com verified STALE · 2026-06-19 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark54/100#11 of 12 in class

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 is listed at $49.99 on tp-link.com as of 2026-06-27, the most expensive smart plugs (median $31); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 54/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 12 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 — TP-Link Kasa
Image: engadget.com (© TP-Link Kasa)

Is the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 a good buy?

At $50, the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 is the most expensive of the 12 smart plugs we track, where the median is $31. On the spec sheet, its max load amps of 15 is the highest of the 12, its pack size of 4 is the highest of the 12, and its release year of 2022 is below the median of the 9.

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25

Only one whitelisted tester, Engadget, hands-on reviewed this exact model, naming the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 its best smart plug overall after weeks of use. It praises fuss-free setup, a solid connection even at long range from the router, support for all four major smart-home platforms and a low ~$13-each price. Its sole gripe is that the hardware design is four years old. No lab measurements were reported.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2026-02-11

Tested by Engadget

Consistently praised

  • Fuss-free setup and reliable, hands-off operation
  • Solid, stable connection even at long range from the router
  • Works with all four major smart-home platforms (Alexa, Gemini, Siri, SmartThings)
  • Affordable at roughly $13 each

Commonly flagged

  • Hardware design is four years old
  • Kasa app historically lacked native user-sharing (now handled via the Tapo app)

Where reviewers disagree Only Engadget hands-on reviewed this exact model (Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25), so there is no second whitelisted source to confirm or dispute its findings, and no cross-source agreement can be assessed. No whitelisted tester published measured energy-accuracy or power-draw figures for it.

The sources (1)

Engadget lab-tested ·

From installation to implementation, it was fuss-free and reliable.
In the weeks of testing, the EP25 never had a connection hiccup, even after I relocated it to the basement, which is the farthest point from my router.
Model is four years old at this point

Specifications

Price (US)$49.99 MSRP 4-pack (EP25P4); 2-pack (EP25P2) ~$29.99
BrandTP-Link Kasa
Released2022-06-01
Protocolwifi
Hub requiredNo
Energy monitoringYes
Max load amps15
Works withAlexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Kasa app
Pack size4
Outdoor ratedNo

Source: tp-link.com (read 2026-06-19) STALE · 2026-06-19 · corroborated by amazon.com (read 2026-06-19). TP-Link press release (20100) confirms June 1 2022 launch, 4-pack MSRP $49.99, HomeKit support, and real-time local energy monitoring. 15A/120V (~1800W) max from manufacturer spec. No hub required, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, indoor only. pack_size corrected to 4 to match the $49.99 EP25P4 config the price refers to.

Is the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 worth it vs cheaper smart plugs?

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 against its closest cheaper and pricier smart plugs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked

ProductPriceProtocolHub requiredEnergy monitoringMax load ampsWorks with
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 this$49.99wifiNoYes15Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Kasa app
TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim KP125M$39.99matter_wifiNoYes15Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Samsung SmartThings

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25?

Only one whitelisted tester, Engadget, hands-on reviewed this exact model, naming the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 its best smart plug overall after weeks of use. It praises fuss-free setup, a solid connection even at long range from the router, support for all four major smart-home platforms and a low ~$13-each price. Its sole gripe is that the hardware design is four years old. No lab measurements were reported. Praised: Fuss-free setup and reliable, hands-off operation; Solid, stable connection even at long range from the router; Works with all four major smart-home platforms (Alexa, Gemini, Siri, SmartThings); Affordable at roughly $13 each. Flagged: Hardware design is four years old; Kasa app historically lacked native user-sharing (now handled via the Tapo app). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 cost?

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 has a US price of $49.99 (MSRP 4-pack (EP25P4); 2-pack (EP25P2) ~$29.99), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 compare on price?

At $50, the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 is the most expensive of the 12 smart plugs we track, where the median is $31.

When was the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 released?

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 was released 2022-06-01.

What are the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25's key specs?

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (TP-Link Kasa): protocol wifi, hub required No, energy monitoring Yes, max load amps 15, works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Kasa app. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $49.99 at tp-link.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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