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, 1 Pack

One of the concerns with these low-cost smart plugs is whether or not they can be used in a mesh network. Many people who comment on this topic in these types of threads, in my opinion, do not fully comprehend the issue. br>br>The question isn't whether the mesh network can support both 2 and 3. 4G and 5G are two different types of wireless technologies. That is something they all do. The question is whether the Smart Plug can be configured to work with your mesh network using the app that comes with it. The issue is that most mesh networks will use the same SSID for both frequencies. Although your phone will connect to 5G, the plug will only connect to 2G. 4G. As a result, there is a mismatch when the phone passes the config data to the plug, and the plug will not connect. br>br>You will frequently see recommendations to work around this issue, such as "walk far enough away from your mesh network so that your phone connects via 2. "Configure 4G after that. " This will work, but it will be a pain. Another option is to set up a second router (not mesh) with the same SSID and password as the first. 4G radio. Turn off your mesh network and set up the plug to connect to a separate router. Turn the mesh network back on after turning off the separate router. After that, the plug will join the mesh network. This works as well, but it's a pain again. br>br>Without requiring any additional steps, the Meross plug connected to the mesh network from my phone app. The reason for this, I believe, is that Meross configures the device using Apple Homekit, which has resolved the issue with the 2. Incompatibility between 4G and 5G radios. I was able to connect other HomeKit devices to my mesh network, so I believe Apple has addressed this issue. br>br>It's interesting that the Meross documentation contains a slew of warnings about mesh network problems, but I was able to set it up without issue. br>br>I hope this helps those of you who are debating whether or not this can be done with a mesh network router. BTW, I'm using Google's mesh network router, but it should work on other devices as well. br>br>It also worked flawlessly once I got it configured. 5 stars.

Zariah Charles

| Jul 20, 2021

It was incredibly simple to set up HomeKit. I only had to scan a QR code, plug in the plug, and wait a minute for the setup to finish. My only complaint with the product is that installing firmware updates requires the creation of an account through the meross app, which was *much* easier than other plugs I've used where I had to manually connect to the plug and then enter wifi details (like the TP link HS 105)br>br>My only complaint with the product is that installing firmware updates requires the creation of an account through the meross app, which was *much* easier than other plugs I've used where I had to manually The installation was slightly complicated by having to set up the app after HomeKit was installed, hence the four stars. I'd like to be able to download firmware updates without having to create an account first. br>br>The design isn't flashy, but it has so far delivered exactly what was promised. Anyone looking for a smart plug that works with Homekit and Alexa should definitely consider this.

Timothy Zamora

| Jun 19, 2021

Some bells and whistles, such as energy-saving features, will be absent at this price. Monitoring is possible, but the plugs can be costly. br>br>If you're familiar with smart plugs in general, this will be similar to others. br>br>I wanted a plug with both Apple Homekit and Alexa support because I may be switching to Apple soon, and this has it at a good price. br>br>If you're familiar with smart plugs in general, this will be similar to others. I primarily purchase these for lighting so that I can control the lighting from a distance when I'm not at home or don't want to get up. The app also allows you to set timers and schedules. I currently have mine set up so that when I walk into my home office for the day, the light is already turned on and turns off at a predetermined time (a good signal that it's time to stop working). I've got this connected to another smart-plug that's connected to another lamp, and I've got them all grouped in the Meross app. Adding this to the Alexa app gives you voice control, and since I have other plugs/devices, it's convenient to have them all grouped into Alexa so I can see them all at once. br>br>I recently discovered an Alexa feature that puts these on par with higher-end devices. You can set Alexa's "Guard" mode (Home/Away/Off) to suit your needs. This is for security reasons, and it includes Away lighting control as well. You must first set up the plug as a "light" in the Alexa app before adding it to the Alexa Guard's Away Lighting lights. When you set Alexa Guard to "Away," it will use automated logic to turn on/off the plugs/lights, primarily in the evening as it begins to get dark, simulating someone being at home. br>br>After getting mine set up and leaving town, I returned home and my neighbors had no idea I'd gone because they could see the light turn on and off. It has been a fantastic experience.

Skyler KAY

| Jul 28, 2021

It was a pain to set up. I was able to get it through HomeKit, but the app is very picky about adding the device within the app. I wouldn't care if it was in the app unless HomeKit kept telling me it needed an update that could only be done by the app. It took a while, but I finally got the firmware updated, which stopped HomeKit from reminding me that it needed to be updated every few hours. oh wait. It didn't work out that way. Even though no new information is available, it continues to message me. This appears to be a common problem, according to my research. I've given it a couple of weeks and the problem is still there. I recently purchased another outlet brand, which will either be given to someone I despise or thrown away.

Cassidy Curtis

| Jun 21, 2021

The mini plug was simple to set up using the Meross app. Simply plug it in and wait for the LED to begin flashing before following the app's instructions. I was also able to successfully connect the mini plug to Smartthings (you must use the new Smartthings app; the classic app will not work). If you prefer, you can control it with the classic Smartthings app after you've set it up with the new Smartthings app. A button on the side allows you to manually turn the plug on and off, and a led indicates whether it is on (LED is on) or off (LED is off). The plug is also small enough that access to the other outlet in the wall receptacle is not obstructed.

Ansley HOUGHTON

| Aug 04, 2021