meross Outdoor Smart Plug Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings, Waterproof Outdoor Outlet, Remote & Voice Control, Timer, FCC and ETL Certified

Gets the job done
I bought this a year ago for use with HomeKit (Siri) for backyard lights. It isn’t perfect, but it earns the fifth star:The bad: Setting up took a few tries, and maybe twice in a year, HomeKit required me to re-pair the device for reasons unknown. Requires you to turn off 5GHz, if you have it, to set up (2.4GHz only). Also, you may have to try a couple different names for the device and the separate outlets if you want to be able to control each plug separately while retaining the ability to turn them both on and off as a single device (e.g. front yard, back yard, whole yard).The good: Does the job. Switches on and off very quickly. Wifi works fine once it’s set up. If it requires re-pairing, the process isn’t difficult. The button on the device works reliably even before it’s set up. Waterproofing has been reliable for a year, even through pretty heavy storms.The best: a week ago, I had to re-pair it and discovered that I hadn’t written down the HomeKit code, and the sticker that had it printed on had come off. So I wrote in to Meross through their support page with a couple pieces of info (the device’s default WiFi network name and its MAC address, both available from my Eero router control app), and they got back to me in a day with the HomeKit code for re-pairing (along with an apology for taking so long). I was very pleasantly surprised with that kind of high-quality customer support.

homekit compatible outdoor plug
I’ve been using Meross outdoor plug for a few years now and it has worked flawlessly. I’ve never had issues with signals, unlike other brands which has issues connecting to my router on a Mesh Network (since it does not have a 2.4 and 5 ghz signal separate)Unfortunately, my outdoor plug (it was an older model) just stopped working a while ago. I can’t figure out what happened but it served me for 4 years so no complaint. I ordered the newer model and it has been working great. Price seems to be great for a 2 outlet smart plug with homekit compatibility.

Reliable and easy. Good for Xmas lights.
This is a sturdy, easy to use unit with reliable Alexa integration. Even though it’s only rated for 10 amps or 1250 watts, it uses a higher grade, weather resistant 14 AWG electrical cable rated as SJTW, 105C. The outlets are plugged with thick rubber caps that look like they’ll hold up well. Setup is simple, thanks to well written instructions and a good app. There’s a separate set of instructions for the Homekit users too. It has a handy notch to mount the outlet to the wall (though I wish this was offset so that the screw would be accessible). There’s also a little loop on the strain relief that can serve a similar purpose.The app is great. It does a good job of guiding the setup process and it seems to be written by someone who understands English like a native speaker. Once set up, the app has a couple features that are sometimes overlooked: a countdown timer so that the outlet will automatically turn off after X minutes and an option to turn off the LEDS. Plus, there’s a widget to control devices directly from the homescreen. Also, it has one essential feature that every manufacturer ought to have: a direct link to the manual.Alexa integration works flawlessly and the wifi range seems good. Alexa commands are carried out reliably and with no more than a couple seconds delay. Alexa routines also work well. Each plug can be named and addressed independently. The unit as a whole can also be named. (Hint: use names that sounds distinctly different.) Right now I have the unit about 150’ from an access point, going through half a dozen walls, in a RF congested area and I’ve had zero issues.

Lasted a harsh Canadian winter in the prairies! It turns on and off as expected every day. There were 2 times where unit malfunctioned. One time is because there was a firmware upgrade and the other time was a mystery. I simply unplugged it and waited 30 seconds before plugging it in again and worked no problem. It is about 50 feet from our wifi router and no issues with connection. The app is fantastic and works well with my iPhone. I’ve tested its integration with Apple Home and no issues at all. It also works with Alexa, Google, and SmartThings. The best feature is setting the on/off times. I have my patio lights come on automatically 30 mins. before sunset and off by midnight. I’d buy another one if needed.

Very simple to connect to on IPhone, used to turn on outdoor lights remotely