merossMatter Smart Plug Mini with Energy Monitoring, Works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, WiFi Plug with Voice Remote Control, 13A, 2 Packs

What a product very neat and tidy, hardly noticeable next generation smart plugs. The handy little guide to installation could not be simpler. Pairs very easily and links to Alexa without the usual faff. This has replaced an analogue timer that is a bit limiting. I have set this up to come on at dusk so more intuitive.

I got 4 of these for the price of one hive plug and they are not worth a penny less. I got expensive hive bulbs which are very nice but also needed to control cabinet led lights from 4 plugs. Setup was easier than I can imagine and now I can just hey Google turn on or off plug A/B/C/D using my Google nest speaker. I was hesitant and have been doing IT all my life and these have so far exceeded my expectations.

These work well and the app is quite quick when using the functions . I have found set up to be OK not very difficult but best if you have a 2.4g band only on your router when ,power drops it can take some time for these to appear back on the app . Works with alexa and I use these for powering tvs , lamps , speakers and other devices in the home . They are great to set up with routines and can help control your electricity bills and keep devices off in a room that you are currently not using . I previously had old wemo plugs where the wifi was dropping to often. These are far more stable . But best not to disconnect them from power as it does take time for them to come back to the app or you have to reset them up.

For the price, these plugs have to be the best to use with HomeKit, exactly what I needed. They work seamlessly with Siri and in the Home app. Takes literally 1 minute to add to your system and conveniently sized to fit in most sockets without getting in the way. A fraction of the price of some of the better known brands, but when they just work, why waste your money with that. I have over 10 of these dotted around the house with various appliances now turned “smart”. Being able to turn the kettle on before going downstairs, setting automations for an extractor fan in the bathroom, warming the bed with a heated blanket for just enough time for it to be nice and toasty, or having a fan stay on for a bit on the warmer days There are many different uses and I’ve not had one fail me yet. Will recommend these to anyone in the market.

I bought the Meross Smart Plug Mini to control our Christmas lights with Alexa, and it’s been fantastic. Setting it up was a breeze, and it quickly connected to both Alexa and my Wi-Fi. Now, I can easily turn the lights on and off with just my voice or schedule them to switch on and off automatically.The smart plug is compact, so it doesn’t block other outlets, and it works reliably without any issues. It’s been perfect for controlling holiday decorations, but I’ll definitely continue using it year-round for other appliances.If you’re looking for an easy way to make your Christmas lights smarter, this plug is a great option.

Added to smartthings via matter, set up was a breeze. Then downloaded the Meross app(more functionality). This was for the standby killer function, once the power usage drops below a threshold that you've set, the plug will switch off, I use it for my phone charger, but could be used for a multitude of settings. They are a compact size, not obtrusive and work well, very pleased with the purchase.

I would have returned these plugs and maybe give a more generous rating but my return window closed. The problem is they just don’t work! I’m very good with tech but I have not been able to make these work, except for one, for about a minute. Setup is much too complex for this kind of product. I’ve been messing about in my router settings because they don’t work on modern protocols, and even after that they just don’t work. Nothing useful is this hard to set up. I assure you I followed the instructions, and the videos, and messed with my router just to make them work. They don’t work. Good idea, it just doesn’t work. I wish they did! Even if they did work you require a fairly confident knowledge of IT ‘stuff’. It was a frustrating and miserable experience trying to make these plugs work. I spent a lot of time with them. They don’t work for an above average user so more modest tech people will have significant issues. There is no way my Mum could set these up, for example. This technology needs significantly refined software and a clear, step by step instruction manual. I should not need to change settings in my router just because the produce can’t cope with the modern world. Note they don’t tell you that when you buy them! There is a lot wrong with these plugs and I hope this feedback is representative of an average consumer… even though I’m way above average when it comes to technology. Please try a lot harder, otherwise you are just selling landfill

I bought two smart plugs last year, one Meross, one amazon's own, the amazon's own took a while to set up and has been slightly problematic throughout the year, the Meross has been a breeze from set up to continued use throughout the year.I bought a 4 pack of the minis and it seems Meross has improved them further. They are now slimmer plugs, making them more discreet, and the set up is even easier with not a single issue with any one of the plugs during WiFi setup, renaming, scenario setup, or connecting with the phone.If you're looking for smart plugs then I highly recommend these. I bought these in a Cyber Monday deal for ~£25.