Pro: size - two plugs easily fit in a standard double outlet and on standard size power strip (on compact strips you would still be able to fit a two-prong plug next to it.) This is a huge improvement over the old TP-link plug that took up 2 spaces on my power strip even when it was placed on the top (see picture.) Operation & Integration - once connected the plug just work. I quickly forgot that they werent always there; waiting for my command. I can turn off all the lights in the house from the iphone flip-up screen. Installation - Like a lot of Meross products, the plug has EZ mode and AP mode. The detail instruction sheet takes you through EZ mode. However, the plugs were all in AP mode (slow blink) and I could not get it to blink fast even after 3 resets. Once you get over the fact that the instruction sheet is quite unhelpful and follow the instructions below, and you will find that installation is a breeze. 1. Plug it in. Make sure that the light blinks green/amber. If its steady green, as in a previous setup, press and hold the button for 5 seconds to get it into setup mode. 2. on you iPhone, go to Settings | Wireless. wait a few seconds until the plug shows up under the heading set up new device... The name is meross_sw_B210 or something similar... Click on it. 3. You now get a message that allows you to Add to Home & Wi-Fi (see picture.) Smash that link to turn on the camera and scan the top of the plug to add it into Homekit. 4. After about 30 seconds Homekit allows you to select the room and name of the new device. The phone automatically switch back to you home wireless network. cons: Not a huge issue, but the position of the button on the side of the plug could be challenging to your less techie household members. The ability to share homekit settings with everyone can mitigate the issue, but Im a bit concern that Ill get a talking-to the next time my wife tries to turn on the floor lamp in the den. I have a couple of floor lamps and my Roku device connected to plugs. No more having to get up to manually reset Roku. A voice command to Alexa does the trick. The 4th plug is connected to my electric tea kettle to schedule it for my morning brew (until I get a smart tea kettle, but thats a battle for another day.)

Works great

Love these smart plugs. Very easy to install

These are best of breed - but concerns about the source made me queasy - so deleted the app and use as mechanical switches via the activation buttons. True, it robs them of IP capability and iPhone switching but I feel better - and I’m including the  Homekit versions - they’re “compatible” - but not made by . True, my iPhone’s always on the 5GHz network so I need to switch networks back to 2.4GHz to access this - which pretty much obviates its use - but except for my  TV inside a cabinet, all my other switches are ‘walk up’ in plain sight and the soft touch switch aspect is a pleasure to use for turning on or restarting devices - which  TV needs all too often. BTW, I’m a Meross fan due to their little wood cabinet clock - which makes a great gift.

Weve used it to control all of our indoor Christmas lights and tree. I have zero complaints about the hardware. Setup is easy, especially if youve used any other Meross device. The app allows for device schedules based on sunrise/sunset. Creating scenes is the easiest way to turn multiple devices on/off. For instance, our Christmas setup is accomplished by setting each device to turn on at sunset, with a scene (with all devices off) set to run late at night.

Works so far

I have used other smart plug brands, but this one seems the easiest to set up in HomeKit. So far they have been very reliable as well.

How smart is it? When used with Apple Home Kit not really that smart. The outlets require standalone software/app (Meross)to operate which can then be used to integrate with Apple Home Kit. Not as easy as advertised.