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.😠
@TeamGB-Diving2 жыл бұрын
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. 👍🏻👍🏻
@Nagfan0914 күн бұрын
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
@reiadhaldafari50113 жыл бұрын
If the main power shutdown ..any recover data again or need to reprogram from beginning?
@scotnorth2 жыл бұрын
Works well But I cannot find how to reset the power usage ?
@wbakeriii3 жыл бұрын
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.
@adrianvele50414 жыл бұрын
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
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
You might be able to create something like this in the eve app. But 2 seconds is very short
@tuberthetuber11343 жыл бұрын
Will it work if I was to plug multiple lights on to a extension cord that is plugged into the meross smart plug?
@Tristan3 жыл бұрын
Can’t see why not :)
@JoeyDND3 жыл бұрын
Just bought a double pack today! Thanks for the review.
@chestercopperpot92942 жыл бұрын
Refoss (rebadged Meross) 4 pack is only £27 on Amazon now.
@Steve30x Жыл бұрын
I bought a pair of refoss plugs yesterday. They should hopefully arrive by friday
@neorich59 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AgentSmith2K3 жыл бұрын
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
@AdamsTechLife4 жыл бұрын
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!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Yes they do
@icebox3444 жыл бұрын
None available via your uk link. Will have to look elsewhere. Good review though!
@michaelgrindy69139 ай бұрын
Did you just link the aqara motion sensor to the the smart plug and no hub?. Thinking about this for Govee lights
@hoppy62504 жыл бұрын
Ikea plug is £9.99 and works with Alexa, google and HomeKit. Also doesn’t bog down your Wi-Fi as it uses zigbee.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Aware, I reviewed it. It’s ideal if you have a Tradfri gateway. But if not that’s a added purchase
@theflyerpr40d4 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority can you add the IKEA plug to the Hue hub?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Not that I have found. Could be wrong though
@theflyerpr40d4 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority thank you.
@gearysimon2 жыл бұрын
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
@SubtoLS-cu9pf4 жыл бұрын
i just bought one today so it looks great cant wait to use it
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@technation7769 Жыл бұрын
can i use i with bluetooth?
@djchill1765 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
its a a HomeKit channel, so open the Home app
@djchill1765 Жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority I'm still none the wiser
@liam41843 жыл бұрын
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?
@henryfrance2942 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know how to change the network this device is on when you move house
@robburrows27373 жыл бұрын
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
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
19.99 for 3 three is not the HomeKit versions
@anjujohn363 Жыл бұрын
Do we need wifi or mobile net access is enough?
@carlstevenson85314 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Cannot believe the price!!!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
I know! Buy one lol
@ChimpNi3 жыл бұрын
Do these work okay with extension cables? Or are they really made for just one device?
@liam41843 жыл бұрын
They work with extension cables if you want your entire extension cable turned on or off.
@Youtubedotcomma3 жыл бұрын
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 👌🏽
@lcph942 жыл бұрын
Did you have any issues with these plugs?
@thewilsons28504 жыл бұрын
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.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! I also use a smart plug for my tree in the house!
@jason8anthony4 жыл бұрын
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.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Its a mix between Eve and Meross for me.
@jason8anthony4 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority thanks. I’ve been trying to find the homekit merros plug for Australia but haven’t had any luck yet.
@graham24254 жыл бұрын
Hi john this looks pretty good I usually go for eve smart plugs I think I am going to give this a go !
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
It’s certainly a cheaper option. But Eve are rock solid
@Veejp4 жыл бұрын
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".
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Do they have the HomeKit logo on the box? And a HomeKit setup code on the plug?
@Veejp4 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority Yeh, and the we code on the product
@Veejp4 жыл бұрын
Qr code*
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Plug it in, hold down the button on top to reset it. If that does not work then contact support
@mgnoodle25894 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to fit the house out with smart sockets rather than plugs.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
I only know a UK supplier called Lightwave
@mgnoodle25894 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority yeah and They’re not that cheap really. £44.99 on amazon at present.
@Leo-gg5nv4 жыл бұрын
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
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
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-gg5nv4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority perfect thank you and can I be out of the house for these automations to work?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
do you have a HomeKit Hub such as a Apple TV or HomePod? If so then yes. What are you using it for?
@Leo-gg5nv4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you will need a HomeKit hub for the automations to work when you are outside the home
@liiontommy4 жыл бұрын
Been using one for about a month. So far seems pretty stable
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Great for the price
@christopherstaples67584 жыл бұрын
what about their energy monitoring / history ?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
none on this plug
@onelifeoutdoors18684 жыл бұрын
Shame no energy monitoring!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Can’t beat the price though
@gst_63774 жыл бұрын
Mines never came with the homekit sticker
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
It’s either not the HomeKit one or a faulty pack. Return it
@majormedic8472 жыл бұрын
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.
@HomeKitAuthority2 жыл бұрын
Feedback taken, this is an old video and current ones don’t have trigger words now