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, 4 Pack

Great for the Apple Homekit network
Great smart plugs for the Apple Homekit environment. Have used several of these plugs throughout our house to manage lighting and other electric devices. Easy to set up and configure. They stay connected and operate as expected. Never an issue.

Should have ignored the instructions
The instructions for setting it up could have been made so much easier. They were pushing Apple HomeKit which I did not want to use, so instructions were less than clear. Once it was set up, it was easy peasy and works perfect for my weird situation. YAY.

Siphons personal data
Requires account creation and agreement to unreasonable terms.Read this direct excerpt from the Meross privacy policy and ask yourself if you want this product persistently connected to your home network.”Information collected automaticallyWhenever you interact with our Services (whether via a mobile application, our loT plugin, third-party service, App, browser, or other application, connecting a physical device to our services, connecting a third-party service to our services, or otherwise), we may automatically collect and store information on our servers, logs, and databases from your browser, application, services or device(s). In particular, our Services are designed to allow you toconnect various physical devices (e.g., the Meross Smart Plug, Smart Bulb, Smart Switch, etc.) to the Services. While connected to the Services, these devices automatically report information to our servers (including information that you may have provided when setting up or configuring that device), which may include Personal Data. Such as device name, device location, model number, firmware version, hardware version, chipset model, UUID, UID, activation time, online time, drop-off records, reconnect records, app open frequency, crash logs, and settings parameters.Other information collected automatically through the foregoing means may include your IP address, MAC address, location details, “cookie” information, device type, unique device identifiers, advertising identifiers, mobile device, operating system, the type of browser, demographic information, application and/or devices) you’re using to access our Services, click-through paths,the identity of the page or feature you are requesting or interacting with, time on page, and other indicators of how you are interacting with the Services. “Cookies” are identifiers we transfer to your device that allow us torecognize your browser, application or device and tell ushow and when various pages and features in our Services are visited or used and by how many people.”

Meross smart things are great…
I love these smart plugs! They’re just like every other smart thing – lightbulbs, switches, dimmer switches, garage door openers – I’ve bought from Meross; the instructions are clear and they work great at a reasonable price!

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.

El producto me encanto. Es súper funcional y muy fácil de instalar y programar a través de la aplicación. Perfectamente compatible con la app Home de IOS y se puede activar o desactivar por voz con Siri. Lo recomiendo altamente. Instale dos dispositivos en exterior para una fuente y unas luces de jardin y su conectividad es muy estable a pesar de que el módem de internet no está tan cerca.