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Both Tapo P125M and Linkind Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet use Wi-Fi, so neither needs a Thread border router. The maker’s own page names Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home for Tapo P125M; for Linkind Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet we have no maker quote naming them. The maker’s own page names Samsung SmartThings for Linkind Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet; for Tapo P125M we have no maker quote naming it. Both hold CSA Matter certificates (CSA25118MAT45162-24 and CSA2501CMAT44910-24). As of October 28, 2026, Tapo P125M is linked at 2 US stores and Linkind Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet at 1.
Table and answer as of October 28, 2026.
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| What | Tapo P125M | Linkind Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet |
|---|---|---|
| Current price | See price at Amazon | See price at Amazon |
| CSA Matter certificate | CSA25118MAT45162-24 (Mar 5, 2025) CSA registry | CSA2501CMAT44910-24 (Jan 16, 2025) CSA registry |
| Matter version of the certificate | Matter 1.3 CSA ledger, read October 19, 2026 | Matter 1.4 CSA ledger, read October 19, 2026 |
| Device type on its CSA certificate | On/off plug-in unit CSA records | On/off plug-in unit CSA records |
| Matter network (its record) | Wi-Fi Product page | Wi-Fi Product page |
| Needs a Thread border router? | No; it joins your Wi-Fi | No; it joins your Wi-Fi |
| Platforms the maker names | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home Maker page | Samsung SmartThings Maker page |
| What the maker says you need | Requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network; Bluetooth is used for setup only. Maker page | No maker note on file |
| Stores we link | 2 stores: Amazon and TP-Link Tapo Product page | 1 store: Amazon Product page |
You want more than one store to buy from
Tapo P125M has 2 verified US store links on its product page (Amazon and TP-Link Tapo); Linkind Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet has 1. A link is not a price: check the price and pack at the store.
You use Apple Home, Amazon Alexa or Google Home
The maker’s own page names Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home for Tapo P125M. For Linkind Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet we have no maker quote naming them, so check before you buy.
You use Samsung SmartThings
The maker’s own page names Samsung SmartThings for Linkind Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet. For Tapo P125M we have no maker quote naming it, so check before you buy.
You want a certificate on the newer Matter release
Linkind Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet’s certificate states Matter 1.4; Tapo P125M’s states Matter 1.3 (CSA ledger, read October 19, 2026). The version says which features a certification can cover, not how good a product is, and a device gains newer features only if its maker ships them.
Your home has no Thread border router
Both product pages list Wi-Fi: neither needs a Thread border router, only your platform’s Matter controller.
Tapo
The US Tapo P125M is a compact Matter-compatible smart plug that connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Use the Tapo app for on/off control and schedules, or follow TP-Link’s setup…
Certification proof: CSA25118MAT45162-24 on the CSA registry
Linkind
The Linkind Smart Plug Wi‑Fi Outlet (4-Pack) is a Matter-compatible smart outlet bundle with app control, scheduling, and voice support for Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and…
Certification proof: CSA2501CMAT44910-24 on the CSA registry
The same answers each product page gives, from its catalog record and verified store links; a platform is named as confirmed only where the maker’s own site names it.
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We have not performed hands-on testing. A program built this page on October 28, 2026 from the two catalog records: each CSA certificate and its Matter version on the CSA ledger, the network and platforms the records and the makers’ own pages name, and the stores with a verified link. It does not rank performance, reliability or price. Every “choose” line rests on a table row where the two records differ; where they do not differ, we say so.