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

Works great – well worth the (relatively inexpensive) price
I use Apple HomeKit as my hub, so the selection of supported devices is somewhat limited (although appears to be getting better).For Smart Plugs, I have been using Koogeek:– I have used them for years– I have about 10 of themI needed a few more Smart Plugs, and I was happy to see some relatively cheap options. After reading the reviews, I decided to try the Meross Smart Plug Mini.I am not disappointed.– The price was pretty good at about $12 apiece.– The plugs are well-built and straightforward.– The form factor of the plugs is good. They do not cover up neighboring outlets.– Installation was simple once I read the directions. A couple of tips:a) Make sure you install the Meross App and grant it permissions before you begin. (You will want to use the App to update the firmware of the devices.)b) Make sure to connect to your 2.4GHz band.c) Installation involves connecting to both the 2.4GHz band as well as a config network provided by the device. If you have multiple networks, make sure to turn off “AutoJoin” on all but the desired 2.4GHz band.d) You may have issues if your 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands share the same network name.I bought four of these plugs. After I figured out the above (which took me about 10-15 minutes), I was able to set up all four of my devices in about 10 minutes. They work great – and they can be grouped with my Koogeek switches as well.Very pleased so far. I will update this review if I experience any problems in the future, but at this point I would recommend these smart plugs.

Stopped working after 6 weeks. Terrible tech support
This is one of the more affordable smart plug for homekit on the market and hence was giving it a try. I was hoping it went well so that would replace my light switch with Meross as well. Sadly it didn’t go as plan.I received 2 smart plugs towards end of Sept and I used it right away. The setup was easy and I was amazed that it was so quick to set it up and get it going. Fast-forward to 1st week of Nov (after around 6 weeks of usage), one of it stopped responding. I left it as-is for few days but the problem persisted.I reset the plug and tried to set it up again. It seems the Meross app has changed that I have to setup directly using Apple Home App (back in Sept during the initial setup, I can setup via Meross app first and the integrated with Home App, this seemed to have changed apparently). I have tried many times, resetting the plug, reboot my iPhone, etc. I couldn’t get it added back with “unreachable to device”.Given that my 2nd plug is still working and there’s no change in wifi configuration, I guess it’s the faulty item. I tried to get hold of Meross support via email. I sent emails 3 times (2 with safari browser and 1 with chrome browser. There’s 0 email notification that my case was received nor get any update on this subject.Will wait for another week and see if any response, but so far it doesn’t seem promising.Update:Meross tech support got back to me with detail instruction. It finally works again (bump up to 4 stars).However, there’s quite a few steps to undo on my network before it’s able to get it work again, like, removing my router from homekit, disable 5Ghz, disable client steering, ipv6, unplug apple-tv/homepod, etc, and redo all these.

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.

Set up was less than a minute with homekit. I used on a stand lamp which doesn’t support smart bulb. Turns on and off faster than hue bulb.

The Meross Smart Plugs are a welcome addition to my growing list of Meross products. Each of their products has worked great and as you would expect. The Smart Plugs came in a small, well packaged box with clear installation instructions, a FAQ, warranty, and additional information on the Apple HomeKit. The plugs seem to be very well built and feel solid and are sleek in design so that two of them can be plugged into one standard wall socket. They are rated at 120v and 15Amps which is perfect for almost any home appliance or light. Installation was very easy. Plug them into the wall socket, verify the lights are blinking orange and green, go to your Meross App, click to add a new device, it’ll find the new device, click on it and choose an icon and name for the new device. That’s it! The App shows a bunch of useful information like: Name, Location, Wifii signal strength, Model number, Firmware version, MAC address, etc. You can even choose to disable the little LED if you want. I have both plugs connected to two lights in separate rooms. In the App I configured a schedule to turn the lights on once it gets dark and then turn them off around bedtime. I also connected it to my Google Home and have the ability to use voice control to turn on and off the plugs. All I have to say is “Hey Google turn on the lights”, and then all the lights will turn on. I can also turn on individual lights. These things are awesome. Thanks Meross!