Meross Smart Plug Review - Is this the cheapest and best HomeKit smart plug you can buy today?

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @scotnorth
    @scotnorth 2 роки тому +1

    Works well But I cannot find how to reset the power usage ?

  • @wbakeriii
    @wbakeriii 3 роки тому +1

    Jon, or anyone else reading this, do you know of any Homekit-enabled plug that can sense when a lamp (or other appliance) has been turned on using its own switch and proceed to turn on the plug? I've converted from X10, which I used for about 40 years, to Homekit, and this was part of the design of all X10 plugs going back to the early days. I've been disappointed that it's not standard in smart plugs. If you turn a lamp off using an X10 signal to an X10 plug, you can turn it back on by turning its own switch off and back on. The main drawback is that, if you turn the lamp off using its own switch, you can't turn it back on with an X10 signal.

  • @thewilsons2850
    @thewilsons2850 4 роки тому +2

    Just bought one of these on Amazon with discount £13.59. Based on your review so thanks. Using it for our living room fan, so easy to say hey Siri switch the fan on! Will use it for Halloween and for Christmas tree lights, so many uses.
    Keep up the good work.

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      Glad I could help! I also use a smart plug for my tree in the house!

  • @neorich59
    @neorich59 Рік тому

    I totally agree with Zane below. I bought a pair of these for £19 to "work" with my new Echo Dot.
    Set up was fine UNTIL, I tried to connect to my WiFi. I've since "discovered" that I have 5ghz WiFi and this (and, it seems all others) need 2.4 ghz. I'm no technophobe, but, going into the router settings to change things over, is a total hassle.
    So, I sent them straight back and ordered the proprietary Amazon brand, which worked straight out of the box,(as it was partly set up by Amazon, before delivery) although it's a bit too chunky, for my liking, although, nevertheless, it's a lot smaller than my manual timer plug that it's replaced.

  • @michaelgrindy6913
    @michaelgrindy6913 Рік тому

    Did you just link the aqara motion sensor to the the smart plug and no hub?. Thinking about this for Govee lights

  • @Nagfan09
    @Nagfan09 3 місяці тому

    If you plug your aqara g3 camera into this will it still allow access and automation via the aqara app or is it home/homekit app only? Thank you

  • @gearysimon
    @gearysimon 2 роки тому

    Hi thank you for the review, Just wondering if Meross smart plug can be connected to modem at home and operate using mobile phone remotely from other city ? Tia

  • @anjujohn363
    @anjujohn363 Рік тому

    Do we need wifi or mobile net access is enough?

  • @JoeyDND
    @JoeyDND 4 роки тому +1

    Just bought a double pack today! Thanks for the review.

  • @reiadhaldafari5011
    @reiadhaldafari5011 3 роки тому

    If the main power shutdown ..any recover data again or need to reprogram from beginning?

  • @AdamsTechLife
    @AdamsTechLife 4 роки тому +2

    I have Teckin smart plugs and love them. Wanted a homekit smart plug so I picked up a Meross. Works great in home app, but doesn’t have scenes such as turning on a smart plug for x mins then auto cutting off like the teckin plugs do. Because of that, returned it and sticking wit teckin. But meross is great for basic use!

  • @technation7769
    @technation7769 Рік тому

    can i use i with bluetooth?

  • @liam4184
    @liam4184 4 роки тому

    I'm having an issue with mine where it constantly says "updating" on the home kit app for about 20seconds before I can use it. Once it goes away, it works great, but the 20 seconds of updating generally comes back every 2 or so hours. My other Osram plugs are slower turning on and off (2-3 second wait), but never have that updating issue. and are more reliable in general. Why is this happening?

  • @tuberthetuber1134
    @tuberthetuber1134 4 роки тому +1

    Will it work if I was to plug multiple lights on to a extension cord that is plugged into the meross smart plug?

    • @Tristan
      @Tristan 4 роки тому +1

      Can’t see why not :)

  • @Youtubedotcomma
    @Youtubedotcomma 4 роки тому

    Was about to buy a couple more eves for the Christmas light and saw this....can’t be any good at that price surly.... low and behold HomeKit Authority has done a video with all the necessary information 👍🏽
    So have ordered a couple 👌🏽

    • @lcph94
      @lcph94 2 роки тому

      Did you have any issues with these plugs?

  • @adrianvele5041
    @adrianvele5041 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, very nice, I have a question ,do you know any product with HomeKit, I need to open the lights With Siri and after 2 seconds automatically off, in this moment I use sonoff but it’s not working with HomeKit, thanks

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      You might be able to create something like this in the eve app. But 2 seconds is very short

  • @henryfrance294
    @henryfrance294 2 роки тому

    Does anyone know how to change the network this device is on when you move house

  • @TeamGB-Diving
    @TeamGB-Diving 2 роки тому +2

    There is a review on Amazon of a customer had bought one and it failed. He took it apart and the relay inside is only rated to 10A. DO NOT USE THIS WITH HEATERS. This smart plug is not rated to 13A. I have two of these smart plugs and only use these for lighting (table lamps, Christmas lights, LED strip, etc). Please be careful. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jason8anthony
    @jason8anthony 4 роки тому

    What’s the best HomeKit plug you have used? I have an eve and my second one that has stopped working and I want one that’s quick to respond.

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      Its a mix between Eve and Meross for me.

    • @jason8anthony
      @jason8anthony 4 роки тому

      HomeKit Authority thanks. I’ve been trying to find the homekit merros plug for Australia but haven’t had any luck yet.

  • @Leo-gg5nv
    @Leo-gg5nv 4 роки тому

    Hey, I'm just wondering if you can use these as timers. So schedule to come on and stop after a period of time without having to manually switch on and off using the app? Thanks in advance

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      Yes you can! But you would need to create 2 automations. One to turn it on at say 11am and another to turn it off at 11:30.

    • @Leo-gg5nv
      @Leo-gg5nv 4 роки тому

      @@HomeKitAuthority perfect thank you and can I be out of the house for these automations to work?

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      do you have a HomeKit Hub such as a Apple TV or HomePod? If so then yes. What are you using it for?

    • @Leo-gg5nv
      @Leo-gg5nv 4 роки тому

      @@HomeKitAuthority no I haven't I'm going to be growing gorment mushrooms so wanted to set up humidifier lights and fan etc... thank you

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, you will need a HomeKit hub for the automations to work when you are outside the home

  • @carlstevenson8531
    @carlstevenson8531 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent review! Cannot believe the price!!!

  • @christopherstaples6758
    @christopherstaples6758 4 роки тому

    what about their energy monitoring / history ?

  • @SubtoLS-cu9pf
    @SubtoLS-cu9pf 4 роки тому +2

    i just bought one today so it looks great cant wait to use it

  • @chestercopperpot9294
    @chestercopperpot9294 2 роки тому +1

    Refoss (rebadged Meross) 4 pack is only £27 on Amazon now.

    • @Steve30x
      @Steve30x Рік тому

      I bought a pair of refoss plugs yesterday. They should hopefully arrive by friday

  • @AgentSmith2K
    @AgentSmith2K 4 роки тому

    Doesn’t work with Alexa and you can’t add to the Meross device list on an iOS device. I use Alexa for virtually everything and this was a letdown

  • @Veejp
    @Veejp 4 роки тому

    Bought a 2 pack and neither of the plugs would connect to my phone. I suspect I got the wrong model, I am technically proficient and these would just repeatedly come up with "couldn't connect to accessory".

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      Do they have the HomeKit logo on the box? And a HomeKit setup code on the plug?

    • @Veejp
      @Veejp 4 роки тому

      HomeKit Authority Yeh, and the we code on the product

    • @Veejp
      @Veejp 4 роки тому

      Qr code*

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      Plug it in, hold down the button on top to reset it. If that does not work then contact support

  • @mgnoodle2589
    @mgnoodle2589 4 роки тому

    I’m trying to fit the house out with smart sockets rather than plugs.

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      I only know a UK supplier called Lightwave

    • @mgnoodle2589
      @mgnoodle2589 4 роки тому

      HomeKit Authority yeah and They’re not that cheap really. £44.99 on amazon at present.

  • @ChimpNi
    @ChimpNi 4 роки тому

    Do these work okay with extension cables? Or are they really made for just one device?

    • @liam4184
      @liam4184 4 роки тому

      They work with extension cables if you want your entire extension cable turned on or off.

  • @liiontommy
    @liiontommy 4 роки тому

    Been using one for about a month. So far seems pretty stable

  • @icebox344
    @icebox344 4 роки тому

    None available via your uk link. Will have to look elsewhere. Good review though!

  • @graham2425
    @graham2425 4 роки тому

    Hi john this looks pretty good I usually go for eve smart plugs I think I am going to give this a go !

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому +1

      It’s certainly a cheaper option. But Eve are rock solid

  • @hoppy6250
    @hoppy6250 4 роки тому

    Ikea plug is £9.99 and works with Alexa, google and HomeKit. Also doesn’t bog down your Wi-Fi as it uses zigbee.

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      Aware, I reviewed it. It’s ideal if you have a Tradfri gateway. But if not that’s a added purchase

    • @theflyerpr40d
      @theflyerpr40d 4 роки тому

      HomeKit Authority can you add the IKEA plug to the Hue hub?

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      Not that I have found. Could be wrong though

    • @theflyerpr40d
      @theflyerpr40d 4 роки тому

      HomeKit Authority thank you.

  • @robburrows2737
    @robburrows2737 4 роки тому

    Won't install as the server that the app connects to is offline. I'm not surprised they're cheap - £19.99 for three. Beware

  • @djchill1765
    @djchill1765 2 роки тому

    open the what? and tap accessory... doesn't even tell you what app to download to connect to plug to, I'm still none the wiser

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  2 роки тому

      its a a HomeKit channel, so open the Home app

    • @djchill1765
      @djchill1765 2 роки тому

      @@HomeKitAuthority I'm still none the wiser

  • @gst_6377
    @gst_6377 4 роки тому

    Mines never came with the homekit sticker

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  4 роки тому

      It’s either not the HomeKit one or a faulty pack. Return it

  • @zanelewis7639
    @zanelewis7639 2 роки тому +1

    DO NOT BUY. Absolutely worst wifi plugs ever. Have spent hours trying to get plug back on to wifi network after they disconnect randomly. Hours and hours. I am more technical than most and followed their instructions. 2 of four would reconnect, the other two failed each time following exact same factory reset steps etc. DO NOT BUY.😠

  • @onelifeoutdoors1868
    @onelifeoutdoors1868 4 роки тому

    Shame no energy monitoring!

  • @majormedic847
    @majormedic847 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy your videos but i wish you would be more conscientious about using the trigger words or edit them out so as not to set off my devices.

    • @HomeKitAuthority
      @HomeKitAuthority  3 роки тому

      Feedback taken, this is an old video and current ones don’t have trigger words now