meross Smart Plug 15A, Works with Apple HomeKit, Voice & APP Control 4 Pack

I have ordered these smart outlets several times. The least expensive ones I've found that support Homekit. They are easy to set up and deploy around the house for various lamps/switches. I've used other outlets that are not homekit enabled without success. I have recommended these to several people who have the same positive feedback. Definitely my go to smart outlet.

I love these Meross Smart Plug Mini outlets. At this point I have around fifteen of them running throughout my house and they have been overall very stable. For the price the value is fantastic. When you compare the cost to some of the bigger name brands it is hard to justify spending more when these perform just as well in everyday use. I do use two other brands of smart outlets too, however those are one-offs. One is a Z-Wave outlet and the other is another WiFi one. The only feature that the other brand has that this doesn't is it shows the electricity usage which is kind of nice. I sometimes wish these had that, but isn't enough for me to start using another brand. I run a separate IoT network in my home so these plugs are isolated from the rest of my devices. I also maintain a dedicated 2.4G wireless network specifically for smart devices. Since these plugs are designed to operate on 2.4G only I made sure my wireless environment was set up correctly from the start. I did experience a couple of pairing drops early on but those were happening during a period where I was still tuning my wireless configuration. The whole smart home journey has been a learning process for me. Once I cleaned up my WiFi environment the plugs have been solid. I use these primarily in Apple HomeKit which has been seamless. I also keep the Meross app installed so I can bridge them into Home Assistant for more advanced automation. They respond quickly to commands and I have not noticed any unusual delays or missed triggers. For everyday automations like lamps seasonal lighting and small appliances they just work. Regarding some of the negative reviews I have seen a few common themes. One is compatibility with combined 2.4G and 5G wireless networks. The product is clearly advertised as a 2.4G device only. If someone is running a single SSID across both bands without understanding how their access points handle band steering that is a network configuration issue not a device defect. Any IoT device can struggle in a poorly configured mesh environment. I have also seen comments about potential fire hazards. In several of those reviews the user mentioned plugging in high draw appliances that exceed what a small smart plug should reasonably handle. Before using any smart electrical device it is important to understand amperage and load limits. These are perfect for lamps fans and other typical household electronics within their rated capacity. Used properly they have been reliable and uneventful in the best possible way. Overall I continue to buy them because they have earned my trust in real world use. If you have a basic understanding of your wireless setup and respect the electrical ratings these are an excellent and affordable addition to a smart home.

I started my home automation journey several years ago with the purchase of a number of Wemo light plugs and switches. This was a great initial start but as I transitioned to HomeKit I needed another solution. Wemo introduced their HomeKit bridge which served as a temporary solution until I could find a way to transition to native HomeKit in a cost effective manner. Recently I discovered the Meroos Smart Plug Mini, 16A plug, on Amazon and was impressed with their compact size and that the plugs provided HomeKit as well as Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant compatibility at a very affordable price. I did not hesitate ordering first a 2 pack and then a follow up 3 pack of the plugs to upgrade my HomeKit system. The Meroos plugs are a great value and work fully as advertised with respect to HomeKit. The plugs are ETL certified to the UL STD 60730-1 and 498 for use in a 120VAC/15A outlet. The 3 pack comes neatly packaged with the 3 plugs, Meroos and HomeKit guides. Reference photos of package contents and plug installed in wall outlet. HomeKit installation is straight forward. Plug the device into an outlet, wait for the device to initialize (LED on side will alternately blink between green and yellow), open the HomeKit app and select add device, and point your iPhone at the QR code on the top of the device. HomeKit completes the installation from there. Reference HomeKit installation screen grabs. Suggest initially accepting the default HomeKit device name until you decide which physical room you will be using the plug in and then rename within the HomeKit app. Siri uses both room and device reference. So, “Hey Sire, turn on Living Room Lamp” can be distinguished from “Hey Sire, turn on Bedroom Lamp”. Both will be named “Lamp” but are distinguished by their room. It is also recommended that you download the Meroos app as HomeKit currently does not have the capability to update the firmware on your devices. The Meroos app will manage the firmware update process as shown in the attached screen grabs. I can highly recommend the Meroos mini plug for those just starting with HomeKit as well as those that may be looking for an affordable upgrade.

The Meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A, 4 Pack is a solid choice for those looking to enhance their smart home setup without breaking the bank. Its broad compatibility, compact design, and reliable performance make it a standout, despite occasional setup and connectivity hiccups. For users willing to navigate the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi requirement and occasional firmware updates, these plugs offer a cost-effective, versatile solution for automating household devices. Rating: 4.5/5 Pros: Affordable, compact, multi-platform support, reliable once set up. Cons: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi limitation, occasional HomeKit issues, basic app. For those building a smart home, especially with Apple HomeKit, these plugs are a worthy investment, but ensure your network is compatible to avoid setup frustrations.

These are a full 15-amp remote switch, so the box is a little wider that I had hoped, but you can plug 2 into a standard American outlet, one over the other. Works great with Alexa - BUT - you have to install the Meross app first, then once it's operating the Alexa app takes it over. Should work with other automation systems. There's a manual on/off button on the side. Took just a few seconds to setup. You cannot put furniture too close to the wall due to the thickness of the box and the plug plugged into it - need about 3 inches of clearance. Worked great with the Christmas tree.

I’m writing this review as a review reader, which is why I’m surprised I’m returning this product and writing a negative review. I’ve only owned it for a month and two days. This product was a complete letdown. Despite the positive reviews, I had high expectations and believed it would be reliable and good quality. However, my experience was far from that. In reality, setting it up directly via Apple Home is very annoying and time consuming. I initially set up the outlets using Apple Home, which inexplicably consumed an hour of awkwardly attempting to scan the Apple Home barcodes on the bottom of all the switches that needed to be plugged in for it to function. Even then, the Apple Home app took an incredibly long time to properly configure itself each time I needed to add an outlet. But thankfully, after that, there was no issue. After a few days, I decided to remove Apple Home from my devices. I had stumbled upon a discovery on the internet about my Samsung monitor being capable of functioning as a SmartThings Hub. To set up the outlets on Smarthings, you need the Meross app with an account to connect the outlets. It took a while, but not as much as the hassle with Apple Home. However, this isn’t the reason I disliked the app in particular; I just wanted to note this down. What made me despise this product was a while later when my internet company replaced the router because it had a damaged component. The router would randomly work for a short period before inexplicably stopping. Let me tell you, switching to the new Wi-Fi router was a nightmare. Even though there’s a setting to change the network, the app insisted that I connect to the old router beforehand to facilitate the switch. Unfortunately, the old router was already returned to the company, leaving me with no choice but to reset all the outlets and reconnect them. Out of the 3/4 that reconnected successfully in about 10 minutes, 1 of them was giving an issue and refused to stay connected to my phone, preventing me from configuring it to my account again. Eventually, after around 15 minutes of troubleshooting I was able to configure the outlet that was giving an issue. Afterwards, I returned to the SmartThings application to reconnect all four outlets to that app, it went successfully but when I went to test all of the outlets one of them refused to work, it showed when I would turn it on it would give power for a moment and immediately stop giving power again. The thing that confused me the most was that the outlet was clearly showing that it was on, yet it refused to provide power to the previously functioning item. I then plugged in a different device and tried the same, and it exhibited the same issue with that item as well. I came to the conclusion that after exactly one month and one day of owning this product, it inexplicably broke on its own. This disappointment is in part due by the product’s very poor longevity, which reminded me of purchasing cheap junk from places like AliExpress or Temu. The poor durability of this product was simply absurd. So, I ended up replacing the product with a similar product called Linkind. My experience connecting those smart plugs was incredibly quick and straightforward compared to these ones. It took less than 7 minutes in total. There was no need for an external separate application or account. It connected directly to the SmartThings app, which I assume works well with any other smart home system you may be using. Another thing that I made note of about this other product and this one, is that the Linkind brand outlet just gives better quality, even though it retails around 2-3 dollars cheaper and have 12k less reviews.

I have about a dozen of these plugs and kept coming back based on my experience with Meross’ simplicity and reliability. These plugs offer an excellent HomeKit solution for making dumb devices smart. Also, the low profile allows more than one per outlet plate, which is great (and less common than you’d think). Response time is consistently near instant (via HomeKit or Siri) and super reliable with next to no instances of these plugs bouncing off-line (the solution is simply to unplug and re-plug). Pairing to HomeKit is simple and quick. At their low price point these are an excellent solution to enhance your smart home ecosystem with devices that would otherwise not be possible - heaters, heated blankets, water fountains, white noise machines, coffee machines, lamps, fans, you name it - as long as the device resumes its setting after power interruption. I have some more creative solutions in my home too, such as using shortcuts to activate these plugs when another smart home devices acts as a trigger. I also HIGHLY recommend the Meross garage door openers - they have been headache free and the very best solution after having tried literally four other brands.

I recently purchased the Meross Smart Plug Mini, and I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed with this product. Not only does it offer an impressive range of features, but it's also incredibly reliable and stable within my HomeKit network. One of the things I love most about this smart plug is how easy it was to set up. All I had to do was download the Meross app, connect the plug to my Wi-Fi network, and voila - it was ready to use. From there, I was able to control the plug using the app, as well as through Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant, and Nest Hub. It's incredibly convenient to be able to control my devices with my voice, and I love that I can do it all from one app. The reliability of these smart plugs is also really impressive. I have over 50 devices in my HomeKit network, and these plugs have never given me any issues or dropped connections. They always work exactly as intended, which is a huge plus. Another great feature of these smart plugs is the timer function. I love being able to set a schedule for my devices to turn on and off, which saves me time and energy. It's also helpful for when I'm away from home and want to give the impression that someone is still there. Overall, I would highly recommend the Meross Smart Plug Mini to anyone looking for a reliable and versatile smart plug. It's easy to use, works with a variety of voice assistants, and is incredibly stable within a large HomeKit network. Whether you're a smart home enthusiast or just looking for an easier way to control your devices, this product is definitely worth considering.

Excelente calidad de materiales, su funcionamiento es excelente y sin ningún problema para conectarlos a mi aplicación de HomeKit, es un producto que recomiendo

El producto me encanto. Es súper funcional y muy fácil de instalar y programar a través de la aplicación. Perfectamente compatible con la app Home de IOS y se puede activar o desactivar por voz con Siri. Lo recomiendo altamente. Instale dos dispositivos en exterior para una fuente y unas luces de jardin y su conectividad es muy estable a pesar de que el módem de internet no está tan cerca.

I recently bought this 4-pack of Meross Smart Plugs and I’m honestly loving how much easier they’ve made my everyday life! They were super easy to set up with my iPhone, and the app walks you through everything step-by-step. I had all 4 connected and working within minutes! The plugs work perfectly with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant, which is great since I use different devices around the house. I can now turn off lights, the coffee maker, or even my fan just by asking Siri or through the app — no more getting out of bed! ☕️🛏️ I also love the scheduling feature — I have my lights turn on automatically at sunset and off when I leave for work. It gives me peace of mind and saves energy too. And they’re compact enough that I can stack two in one outlet, which is super handy. Honestly, these smart plugs are a must-have if you’re trying to build a smart home without breaking the bank. Reliable, easy to use, and they just work. Highly recommend!

These plugs work as you’d expect once setup. They react VERY quickly through HomeKit when working with automations, Siri, or manual control through the Home app or the Meross App. Setup: This was the most involved part. As others have stated, HomeKit setup can be a little tricky if you haven’t done it before, that being said I didn’t run into nearly as many issues as other reviewers seemed to have had. I setup directly as a HomeKit device through the Meross app following the on screen HomeKit prompts. I also set up the devices in a kitchen outlet first so I don’t have to bend over behind a couch for the initial setup. This also allowed me to keep the phone within a foot of the device for setup which seemed to help. The first time I tried I was standing 6 feet away with my phone in my hand and it didn’t complete the setup, the please wait wheel just kept spinning. Once I left the phone on the counter directly under the plug (~1ft away) it setup instantly, the HomeKit prompts do tell you to stay “close” to the device while setting up. Each plug must be set up individually, as such I recommend doing just one at a time so you don’t get confused about which is which. Once the HomeKit setup was complete, you have to add the device to the Meross app again as it is not done automatically during the HomeKit setup. This isn’t a bug, this is a HomeKit thing, not a Meross thing. In the Meross app you tap the “+” button in the top right and. The HomeKit plugs are recognized in the Meross app as unlinked deviced at the top of the add device page in the app. Once added to the app, it will prompt you for a firmware update, let the device do the update (1min), and then your done. You can not control the plug through the app or the home kit app. Use: It’s a plug that you either turn off or on. My use case was for a pair of floor lamps that didn’t have a dimmer, but required me to lean over my couch to turn on/off. The device reacts EXTREMELY quickly through HomeKit. The lag time between hitting the “switch” in the Home app is non existent. Conclusion: Over all I’m very happy with the plugs. Sure they may have limited use cases, but if you have an application for an automated outlet, these work great! They are also ETL listed so you know they aren’t some cheap product that will accidentally burn your house down.

Muy útil y de muy buena calidad, funciona perfectamente con Apple HomeKit