Unboxing and Setting Up the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Ambient Light with HomeKit

In this video, we're diving into the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Ambient Light, specifically the HomeKit-compatible version. Join us as we unbox this stylish gadget, set it up, and walk through its features using the native app. Plus, stay tuned for a future installment where we'll integrate this and other Meross devices with Home Assistant using a custom component.
➡️ After unpacking and powering up the ambient light, we'll explore its functionality, including its seamless integration with Apple HomeKit. You'll see how to add the light to your Home app, control its settings, and even use Siri for voice commands. We also delve into the Meross app for additional features like effect modes and scheduling, ensuring you get the most out of your smart light.
But that's not all. We'll give you a glimpse of the Train and Hobby Show 2024, where we'll showcase the latest in smart home gadgets and home automation.
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Preface & Pricing
02:35 Around the Box
03:33 Unboxing
05:06 Train and Hobby Show 2024
06:27 Homekit Pairing
07:35 Exploring Homekit Functions
09:53 Meross Native App Pairing
15:30 A brief message about Home Assistant
15:45 Summary
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Hey thanks for watching!

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Isn't it possible to get it connected to Home Assistant directly (no cloud) via the Homekit Integration? I don't have anything CrApple but as far as I know this is possible with the likes of the Aquara FP2 without needing a CrApple device.

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Home Assistant does have the Homekit Controller integration, which you could use to control this device, but being that there's functions I can't enable in Apple Home already, it's probably not going to be a great experience. There's a couple of Meross Custom components, so I'll be trying one of those out