merossMatter Smart Plug, Energy Monitoring, Standby Killer, FFS Setup, 15A/1800W, 100% Privacy Wi-Fi Outlet Support Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home with Schedule Timer, App & Voice Control (4 Pack)

The media could not be loaded. Meross has best quality devices and accessories out there, it’s the best value for money you can get, I got this 4 packs smart outlet and added to my existing Meross app, and then added to apple homekit, and works like champ,It has all voice assistant support, Alexa, Siri and Google, SmartThings and the best thing is this has matter support which enables all platforms, you don’t even need manufacturers app and you can directly add to smart home of your choice, Bonus is this has energy monitoring system so you can see how much energy exactly you are using, you can set timer and it’s very easy to add on app and use it, having versatility to connect any of you voice assistants is definitely important. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for smart outlet, specifically looking to connect HomeKit.

I have a few Meross devices, more than I realize until I open the app (at least 9 now). These devices have been among the most reliable/consistent and I'm happy to see firmware updates for many year old devices still rolling out.I ordered these plugs as I thought that direct matter support would give me local control (through SmartThings which is my primary hub) without the price tag of more zigbee/z-wave smart outlets. Surprisingly, these work great. I did fumble a little when setting them up and found it's easiest to connect them to SmartThings using the QR code first, then open the Meross app and it magically discovers the device on your network. I made the mistake of doing it the other way around (adding the outlet to the Meross app first) then wondering why I was struggling with SmartThing until I realized I was trying to use two different Wi-Fi networks (I try to keep smart devices on one and personal devices on the other). My mistake. Adding additional devices wasn't an issue.I love that I can actually fit two of these smart outlets on a decora outlet, there's enough room! I can't say that for most smart outlets I've used.SmartThings has only basic controls (as expected) but switching is instantaneous. The Meross app uncovers a ton of usability - the first outlet I tried out I plugged my espresso machine into since I forget to turn it off at times. Not only can I monitor power consumption, but I use the "Standby killer" feature to monitor for power draw longer than 35min (meaning I forgot to turn the machine off after using it) and the outlet will cut power on its own. Super convenient.

Update: as of now these plugs and the garage door controller are working well. I suspect that subsequent firmware upgrades resolved the issues. I give them a solid 4 stars now.—————————I've used Meross IoT products in the past, so I was happy to try their new Matter-capable smart plugs. Everything worked well for the first 2-3 weeks. So well that I bought an additional four plugs. But then, after a firmware update, they crashed and burned. They'll stay connected and working for a week or so, but then they eventually lose their pairing to HomeKit and you have to go through the whole pairing process again, and reimplement any automation you may have created. The whole point of IoT is to have your home do stuff for you, not for you to be a constant IoT caretaker. I've since dug out some old Wemo smart plugs to see whether they're a better option. And so far, after a firmware update, they seem to be. They're fast and responsive. If they continue to perform well, they'll be my go to smart plugs.BTW, I'm leaving another version of basically this same review for the Meross Garage Door opener module (MSG100), which suffers from the same issues.

After using smart plugs from another popular manufacturer for several years, I decided to try the new Meross smart plugs with Matter to see how they compare. Overall, I’m very impressed!Setting up these smart plugs is a little different than the plugs I’ve used in the past. The included paper instructions said to click the plus sign in the app and then choose the option to scan the QR code on the plug. However, I didn't initially get an option to scan a code. Instead, I chose the option to add a smart plug, selected the correct model, and was prompted to watch a short video explaining how to add the device to Apple Home and the Meross app. The video prompted me to open the camera and scan the QR code on the plug, and a moment later, it was added to both apps. Next, it asked if I wanted to add it to Amazon Alexa or Google Home, which was also a simple process.Afterward, I tested controlling the plug through Home, Alexa, and the Meross app, and all worked perfectly. It also responds a bit faster than my other plugs. At this point, I thought it was like any other smart plug. Then I looked in the Meross app and saw a bunch of neat features.First, it can monitor energy usage. I plugged in my laptop charger and was able to see the real-time power consumption. It also logs this info to see power usage over a day, week, month, or year. You can also enter the rate you pay for electricity and track how much it costs to power whatever is plugged in. I’m going to use these on my indoor Christmas lights this winter to see how much that’s costing me.Another nice feature is the overheat alert. The plug should never overheat, but if there is a problem or if you overload the plug and it starts to get too hot, the app can alert you. You can also set it to automatically shut off if it gets too hot.There is also a “standby killer” feature that can be enabled to prevent devices in standby from using electricity.Overall, I’m impressed with this smart plug. It was easy to set up and has a great set of features. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re looking to pick up some smart plugs.

I switched to a lot of smart home devices this year and these smart plugs are so easy to setup. It tooks only seconds to add them to Apple Home and they work flawlessly. I have one on my cafe lights in the backyard, one on my shop air compressor and two on my shop lights that I setup as a scene. When I turn on my bike shop lights, my compressor fills with air and is always ready to go.