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Reliability
Customers have reported nothing but reliability with this smart plug from Meross. They've used it daily to control various devices around their homes without any issues. Some found it a bit tricky at first but quickly figured it out. Customers have multiple Meross products and have never had any problems with them. The plugs, extension leads etc are all made well and the devices reliably come on when asked. Customers have had positive experiences with Alexa and timers, and many plan to buy more of these plugs.
Easy Setup
Customers have expressed overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the ease of setup for this product. The process is simple, quick, and automatic for most users, with some mentioning a brief initial feeling of being overwhelmed but ultimately finding it to be effortless. The app is also praised for its simplicity.
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Energy Monitoring
Customers are generally positive about the energy monitoring feature of the Meross Smart Plug, praising its ability to monitor power usage, integrate with voice commands, and calculate costs. Some users have encountered issues with faulty plugs but overall find it a convenient and useful addition to their smart home setup.
Connectivity
Customers have positive opinions about the connectivity of the Meross Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring. The plugs link up easily to various home automation tools such as Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings. Some customers mentioned that they work well on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi signals, allowing for convenient control from anywhere with an internet connection. However, a few customers noted that the plugs only work on 2.4GHz WiFi signal and some had issues with connectivity. Overall, customers appreciate the compact size of the plugs and their ability to be controlled
Highlights
Quality
Good product, easy to use, quality build.
Plugs, extention leads etc are all made well.
We made our lives more complicated by having mac address filtering on all network devices by default, which might keep intruder... Read More
Lose 1 star as mine are all 'brand new' and one of them has a mechanical fault already making it nearly impossible to insert/remove plugs.
Price
Reasonable price and easy to install and use
I highly recommend these plugs for everybody, not just for the price (around 30 quid for a 4 pack) but for the ease of setting ... Read More
Gives you all the information you need to save money on your bills.
Competitiveness
After trying a few different brands of “smart” devices i have come to really like the meross brand!
Another advantage is its compact size compared to other smart plugs on the market.
You do just need to make sure you buy the correct kit as most just work with alexa and other non apple hubs.
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Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The app interface is good scheduling is easy to set up but i mostly use voice commands with alexa
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The devices as soon as one power on will appear on the app which can be renamed and recommended
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I used this to schedule bathroom mirrors with demystifier which cannot be left on 247 else the coils would burn hence needed multi day and time schedule
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
In case you wish to override just use your phone to turn off or on using run menu options from within the apps
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive avoided smart plugs in the past because they were often bulky and covered parts of the other socket
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However this smart plug by meross is incredibly easy to set up
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The qr code is neatly found on the side for reference during setup and its probably as small as a smart plug can get taking up minimal space
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The connection is stable though i did need to switch my phone from 5ghz to 2