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TP-Link Kasa · Updated June 2026

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

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 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark54/100#11 of 12 in class

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

At $50, the 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.

Evidence of Record

Our data

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 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 (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by amazon.com. 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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 worth it vs cheaper smart plugs?

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
Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 this$49.99wifiNoYes15Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Kasa app
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 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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 cost?

The 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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 compare on price?

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

When was the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 released?

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

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

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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