Refoss Smart Plug WiFi Outlet Work with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Google Home, Smart Socket with Timer Function, Remote Control, No Hub Required, 15A, 2 Pack

I love they came in a very small package. Two smart plugs at this price was so tempting.Extremely easy to set up with Apple HomeKit, just plug it, scan the QR code with HomeKit app and device will be added to your home group right away. If you already have a Meross account and have linked that account to Google Home and Alexa, adding this WiFi Smart Plugs will take less than 5 minutes. You just need to add it to your Meross account by selecting the right type of outlet, connect it to your 2.4 GHz network, and that is it. Then they will appear in your google home and Alexa app almost instantaneously.It is very convenient that you can use them with your favorite assistant application. I will certainly get more as I automate most of my devices at home.They have a very small footprint. The side button is a big plus, it is easy to manually turn it on or off even if the whole front is covered.(An issue I run into in the past with other smart plugs) Status light is small and not very bright, at night you will not even notice they are in your room.I have been using their previous smart plugs for over 2 years. (We also have a dimmable switch)They have been adding more features to the app to create routines based on time, as well as scenes to control several plugs at once. It is good that they always keep the settings even if you unplug them for several weeks. I have never had any issue with the smart plugs.From time to time the app logs me out, more likely than not after an update.I totally recommend this brand and any device made by them.

I used this so I could turn my x-mas tree on and off. The outlet is hard to get to behind the tree. This was very easy to set up and works perfectly.

Wasn't complicated.Out of the box, I use my iphone camera to scan the QR code located on the individual outlet. I then plug it in, by that time, my phone has already given me the prompt to open it in my "Home". I then add it to whatever specific room, and give it a name. Nothing extra or special. Did NOT have to download the Meross app.My phone is then attached to a Homepod Mini which means we can control our lights, sockets, etc while away from home, not just while close to the object. Both my husband's phone and my phone have the same "home" so we can both control everything.Overall ... set up of these was as it should be, scan and go. Easy peasy. (In the photo, our livingroom table lamp is attached to this outlet ... so I set it up as a light and not an outlet)

I started off with one pack and liked them so much I bought another. Now that I am using them consistently, I find that they tend to go offline or go into an updating mode for a bit. I use them with Apple Homekit. Siri will tell me that it is unable to locate the lamp or whatever I have plugged into it. That being said, they are extremely easy to set up, just wished they worked consistently.

Okay so I had a little issue getting it to connect to Apple HomeKit at first but finally figured out a trick (unless I’m doing it way wrong). I found I first had to download the Meross app PRIOR to adding it to Apple HomeKit. Once you have the app, hit the “+” in the top right and select your product (I have three outlets and a smart outdoor outlet). Then follow the prompts for that specific product (you can only add one at a time so don’t even plug the other ones in yet if you have multiples). The prompts will take you to wifi settings where you’ll see a new wifi signal pop up (starts with an M followed by other numbers and letters at the very bottom). You’ll select that and it’ll say “add to wifi and home” which is what you want to happen. You’ll then be directed to the HomeKit App and you’ll be prompted to scan the code on the side of the PRODUCT ITSELF NOT THE ONE ONE BOX. It’ll take a few seconds (be patient) and then you’ll be prompted to select what room the product is located in. After thats added, go back to and close the Meross app completely (you won’t be prompted you’ll have to go their manually) and then reopen the app. Click the “+” one more time and you should see the product you just installed in HomeKit pop up in BLUE at the top. Select that and that will officially add it to the Meross app. Close the app completely one more time and then reopen the app and your product should be listed.I know that was long winded but HomeKit is finicky so I figured I’d give some of my new found wisdom to the rest of you. This is an amazing product and one of the only smart outlets that works with HomeKit so be patient and let the apps do their thing. I promise you it’s worth it.

I purchased a few of these a few months ago and was able to install without any problems using apples HomeKit. However recently I got a firmware update notification in the apple Home App. It says to install the firmware app using the Meross app, but when you go to do this the app does not recognize the devices. When you go to add them to the Meross app the devices don’t pair, and they are left unusable until you clear them out of the HomeKit and reinstall. Wasted 3 hours fooling around with this. Had to shut off my home router and reinintialize everything. The app is a total joke, and also make you register with them to their Chinese site, which frankly, eliminates the advantage of HomeKit and its privacy.Updated: I now believe that these units are used by the Chinese to spy on your personal network. I would advise placing these on an isolated node behind a firewall unless you want your personal information stolen.