Meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A & Reliable Wi-Fi, Support Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant and Nest Hub, App Control, Timer, No Hub Needed, 2.4G WiFi Only, 2 pack

I purchased these for the HomeKit integration, as Im sure most do. However, for a variety of reasons, Ive decided not to use HomeKit. The principle integration is with Alexa. All good, worked perfectly to control a fan. Then - one day - it simply stopped responding to Alexa. Ive done as much troubleshooting as Im able to, Ive removed the Meross app, reconnected it to Alexa, removed then found the device again, and I cannot get Alexa to work with it. Let me be more accurate: it works with the Alexa app (as it does with the Meross app), but verbal commands to Alexa simply cannot control this plug. I have Amazon and WeMo plugs that are responsive, so Im at a loss - and frustrated.

I sent back my vocolincs because they wouldn’t stay connected despite all my efforts to troubleshoot. I got these, and did the firmware upgrade, and now I can use the Meross app and that seems to be working. HomeKit lost the connection after a few hours, but in Meross app all is fine. Plus I like that Meross has Apple Watch integration, whereas vocolinc didn’t. I’m just dipping my toe into the smart home world, don’t have a hub, and right now I just have one lamp on the network. Obviously there is a known issue with HomeKit dropping nearly all the Wi-Fi hub-free devices according to my research. But I’m ok with not having Siri and just pressing a button on my watch. Update: HomeKit is in and out of its own accord. I’ve done nothing to restore its link to the outlet, but it comes back on its own. Meross app is 100. Weird thing I discovered. My phone is back on 5Ghz radio after the initial 2.4Ghz setup, and yet HomeKit and Meross can turn the outlet on/off just fine now. When I first tried it, the app told me on I wasn’t connected. It is SO FREAKIN WEIRD that these things seem like they have a life of their own.

So the set up of these is horrible. First off Home Kit cant be used without using Meross app. You cant set schedule with Home Kit as Meross controls this unit. Took forever to set up one. Then it stopped working. Tried to reset and start over and no response from the unit. Cant return as it is too late. Save yourself and dont get these.

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This one costs little more because of Apple HomeKit integration. One minor annoyance is that since these plugs and pretty much all smart plugs out there connects wirelessly via 2.4Hz. I had to go into my router setup and dedicate 2.4 separately. After that it was pretty easy setting it up. Just point at the QR code and it’s done. One thing I did find out was you need AppleTV or HomePod if you want to access the plugs remotely. I was pretty bummed about it, but if you download its own app you can access remotely as well as set up timer. At the end of the day, this plug does what I want.

I love the ability to control this from my phone. I set mine up in about 10 minutes (FYI - follow the prompts) and was able to use this in my living room in a spot that is behind my couch. I would normally have to move that beast to change the times. The fact that i can do that without moving the couch is awesome. I see the outdoor unit coming in the future. Simple to use and integrate. I may have to swap more of these out in my house especially for Christmas time

15+ months review - Customer support was responsive and tried updating the firmware to test a possible fix which unfortunately did not solve the issue. All connectivity issues disappeared after adding all Meross devices to a separate 2.4Ghz WIFI network, everything is working as expected now via the Meross app and the Homekit app. Zero glitches for over 6+ months. Updating my rating from 1 to 5 stars. 2+ months review - These smart plugs are a few feet away from the wireless modem yet they keep getting disconnected at random. When online they are not consistently detected by HomeKit. Disappointing results, I would return them if I could.

I tried over an hour to add it into HomeKit, and still failed. Finally linked it with alexa. After online search, I found it is actually due to the terrible design from Apple.

I purchased a 2 pack in November 2021. One of the devices stopped working within the 1 year warranty period. Contacted Meross support and they replaced it right away.

Great value for the money. Very fast delivery very good quality product, I shopped around and it was best for the quality and when I received it I’m 67 years old and it was easy to install