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 installed three smart plug minis using Apple's Home app. They almost never work, unfortunately. I have to manually turn them on and off most of the time using the smart plug mini. The smart minis display "Updating" or "No Response" in the Home app all of the time. I tried using the Meross app in the hopes of getting a firmware update, but the Meross app doesn't recognize them because they're already installed through Apple's Home app. If you're an Apple user, I'd advise you to stay away from these smart plugs.

Vivienne KNOWLES

| Sep 08, 2021

Part-time, I install home automation systems for people's homes; the majority of them use Alexa/Google for automation, but the most recent was an Apple Homekit-only installation. Read on if you're interested in jumping on the Homekit bandwagon and considering these Meross outlets as the cheapest option. br>br>For starters, installing the Meross outlet and bulbs took longer than competitors Feit and Philips. The setup failed on a few devices at first, necessitating resets (which can burn up to three hours of your time). Each session will last 10 minutes. After a few failed attempts, we were able to get all of the Meross devices to work. One of the outlets had "no response" for 12 hours, according to the Home app. The problem was not resolved by resetting iCloud, phone, hub, or other devices. The outlet used to work perfectly, but it no longer does. it is useful The device was still connected to the 2. We could see this in the router settings. 4Ghz wi- Something didn't add up on the wi-fi network, so there was a problem. br>br>At this point, we went ahead and reset all of the devices. Then, 12 hours later, another Meross outlet went out of business! After a few days of whack-a-mole, I'm ready to take on the world. We discovered the problem through mole device resets, user testing, and forum research. The customer had a Netgear Orbi mesh router, which used both 2. For both the 4Ghz and 5Ghz bands, a single network name (SSID) is required. Because the Meross devices are only compatible with 2. When it sees a 5Ghz network with the same name as a 4Ghz network, it becomes "confused. " We experimented with different router settings for a week to make sure the devices stayed on the 2. No luck on the 4Ghz band. Also, don't bother looking for ways to root into the router and change the SSID – you'll end up corrupting your router's settings, which will necessitate a router reset! If you own a Netgear Orbi router, Meross Homekit-compatible devices are available. Products that have been approved will not work. To replace the mesh system, I got the customer a new, high-powered router that allows two separate SSIDs to be set up. The 4Ghz and 5Ghz bands are used. For the past few days, there have been no issues with any Meross device. While these Meross devices are currently operating as intended, I am forced to give them one star because all competitor bulbs (Feit, Voc, Nanoleaf, Philips, Sylvania) do not have this issue and can operate on single-phase power. SSID mesh networks with no problems, and these bulbs should work in any modern wi-Fi network. If they don't, the manufacturer should make a point of pointing out the incompatibilities.

Emery Santana

| Sep 29, 2021

The device is small, simple to use, and works well with Siri (Siri's responses are far superior to Alexa or Ok Google's). br>I believe there are a few things that could be improved - The installation instructions instruct you to begin with the Home app, but this is incorrect; it did not work with it. Instead, I had to begin with the meross app, which guided me correctly. The rest was fairly simple, and it works with Alexa and Ok Google. Despite the fact that turning on/off with an Apple Watch is way too cool (at least for me), the switch fits easily into one plug point and functions as expected. br>Another thing to keep in mind is that you can't control this outside of your network unless you have an IOS hub, which you can get from your Apple TV or a dedicated hub (I have the TV, so no issues there) and I haven't had to use it yet, so I think I'm fine. Later, I'm going to do a video review of the installation. Thank you! br>.

Lukas MAHMOOD

| Jul 12, 2021

After a little trial and error, these are working perfectly. It's as simple as plugging them in and scanning the barcode with your iPhone. Except for HomeKit, if a firmware update is available, you must use the Meross app to install it. That's probably just a bait and switch tactic to get you to download the app. It worked perfectly before the update. br>br>You can apply the firmware once it's been added to their app, but it makes them less reliable. I ended up disconnecting them from both systems, uninstalling the app, and reinstalling HomeKit from scratch. They've been fine since then, though it was a bit of a pain- Choose a single platform and stick with it. br>br>UPDATE: br>br> br>br>After a few weeks, I'll have to take a star away. I get the message "Automation failed" at least twice a week. The accessory can't be found. "If you're in charge of your holiday decorations, that's great, but don't use these for anything important. " UPDATED: br>br>NEXT UPDATED: br>br>NEXT UPDATED: br>br>After using these for about 5 months, I'm going to have to give them a two-star rating. They're simply not trustworthy. When manually triggered, they usually work right away, but they don't always report their status to HomeKit, resulting in the warning icon on your phone. It's a coin toss whether automation will work or not. br>br>I have a strong Wifi connection, a 2020 iPad that serves as a HomeKit hub, and the firmware has been updated- There are no justifications available. These are at best mediocre, and they're a pain to deal with.

Wes Carson

| Aug 25, 2021

After installing two Meross smart WiFi garage door openers, I decided to try their smart plugs, which took only one minute to set up thanks to the app that was already installed and configured for my home network. The plug was automatically registered with my Amazon Alexa setup after I made a quick name change. Thanks to the Meross plug, I can now keep cool using my Alexa-enabled box fan! br>br>Easy to usebr>Quick to set upbr>Compact enough to share a wall outlet with other devices.

Brantley BUTCHER

| Apr 07, 2021

I wanted to use Alexa to turn on and off the lights in my bedroom, so I looked for a smart plug. This one works great, is simple to set up, and has a reasonable price tag. The other half of the two-pack was used to replace a bulky timer on a lamp in another room. Setup was simple, and I was able to easily control the time on and off if I needed to. These are wonderful things- I hope they last and keep working as well as they do now!.

Frank Bishop

| Jan 20, 2021