meross Outdoor Smart Plug, Outdoor Wi-Fi Outlet with 2 Grounded Outlets, Remote Control, Timer, Waterproof, Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, 2.4Ghz only, FCC Certified, Non-HK

Hooked it up for our outdoor Christmas display and set it on a timer. Worked like a charm and fairly easy to do. Very pleased with it. Can see us using it over and over again.

Works as described

I wanted a wifi connected smart power plug that didnt need to be connected to Alexa (didnt rate that for this device). I refuse to use Alexa, so I wanted something that specifically didnt need it. Well, this is a great device for that. It connects to my wifi and I can control the device from the app on my phone. The app is easy to use and the schedule saves and operates while Im home or away. There have been times that the outdoor lights (christmas lights) didnt turn on according to the schedule. I havent yet figured out why, but when I reconnect to the Meross software, they work. Besides this slight problem, they work flawlessly and you can schedule things at dusk and dawn so the schedule is reliant on the change of what dusk and dawn means in your area. Thats an awesome feature that I use all of the time for my schedules.

Very simple to set up. Each outlet has its own control. I dont really need the Alexa integration, but I mostly got it for the custom settings it has. I can turn outside lights any amount of time before sunset, and then off at a specific time. not like those one that make you choose between 2, 4, or 6 hours later. No more resetting timers for me! The Alexa integration is simple and works like a charm. If you are not using Apples Homekit, get this one. Its the same thing, but less expensive.

I use these to control my outdoor landscape lighting. My previous manual control had to be adjusted several times a year for the changing day lengths. Now I program for dusk to dawn and the Meross timer automatically adjusts day length through the seasons. I use the second outlet for my Christmas lights during the Christmas season. The two outlets can be programmed independently.

Was hard to get it to link with my wifi once you get pass the long process of trying to pair it to your wifi network. It works great.

My Xmas laser lights have a 6 hour timer - I can use an Alexa routine to reset the plug & have the lights on all night - yay!

The first plug I received didn’t work at all and came with zero instructions. The replacement works, but when I follow the instructions it won’t pair with the merros app, but will work with apple home for about 30 minutes. After that it’ll say “No response”. The plug is literally in my kitchen not more than 20’ from the WiFi and I have very good wifi. My phone is a iPhone 13 Pro Max and it’s updated. This plug is a total waste of time and money. I’m in my 20’s, technologically advanced, and I’ve spent hours trying to figure it out. It’s very frustrating and I’m gonna go back to my old fashion timer that plugs into the wall.

Once again, a search for “outdoor dimmer smart plug” turns up a product that doesn’t actually dim. Product is great - works for what it is - a smart on/off plug. Exchanging. C’mon Amazon you’re killing me.