Easy to set up and works well

Used outdoors for Christmas lights in Wisconsin, during which time it rained, snowed, and ranged from -10 to 50 degrees. Never lost connection with HomeKit and never needed to be manually reset. Green LED is a bit obnoxious, but thats the only issue.

No need to read the instructions, just open home app and scan.

I use Apple HomeKit, everything I have is HomeKit compatible, and this works like a charm! I have an outside connected to my landscape lighting, and I have an automated to come on at sunset and go off at 2 AM, and it works perfect every single time! Great product, pretty good price! Works as advertised

We needed an easy way to control our outdoor lighting. Once these were connected to our Apple HomeKit, they worked flawlessly. Great design.

Was able to set this up immediately from HomeKit (unlike my WeMo plugs which had a 50/50 success rate). At first I thought both outlets were switched together, but realized HomeKit grouped both outlets as a pair in the app. So, best of both worlds, I can both outlets independently, or together. This allowed me to dump two of my other smart plugs and a splitter cable clean up the clutter behind the bookshelf. The fact that its weather proof is just a bonus to its versatility. For now, the Meross is still required if you want to update firmware. Its not a bad, but I prefer the unity of HomeKit to control all my devices. Do make sure you have good WiFi around where this is plugged in. I have the Meross garage door opener as well and both seem to be sensitive to poor wifi signal. Havent had any issues, but both devices almost constantly show me in red quality at ~72% signal. They still work like clockwork though, so it may not be that big of a deal, YMMV.

So i bought this (not sure if i bought used or brand new) but it was SUPER easy to setup. Yes you can use the Meross App on your phone to set it up, but if any Apple Homekit has that little rectangular QR code sticker... you can instantly add that to Homekit. Thats what that QR is for. This product DOES NOT need the Meross app, will setup straight into your Homekit app. 3/5 stars because only 1/2 plugs worked, and you can hear the audible click noise when the Surge protection clicks on and off. It would do this constantly. Im returning this defective product and ordering the same exact product, because it was super easy to setup and works easy. Also went through 2 separate Oklahoma heavy T-Storms... So i assume its weatherproofed quite well. Tip: When setting up in Homekit, make sure to label each outlet as Outlet 1, Outlet 2, or LED lights, etc) otherwise you will forget which one is which.

Ive used the GE equivalent and other outdoor smart outlet plugs before. But Ive never used one where I *must* go online and register with the manufacturer (meross) to use it. I have more apps and logins than I ever want to see, but here comes another one! The meross site takes a while (10 minutes or more?) to show the device to Smartthings or HomeKit *after* I registered. I thought it would be visible immediately - it wasnt. Im moderately experienced using smart lights, switches, outlets, etc, but Ive never had to go to a separate site, install an app, create a login and password and then WAIT 10-20 minutes - all to allow my smart home app to SEE the outlet? And it looks like the outlet will not work if my smart home app isnt connected with my meross login and password? WHAT?! Next time, Ill just pay $10 or $20 more and get a smart outlet that doesnt require additional external steps. Compatible with Smartthings? Yeah, sort of.

This was very difficult to add to homekit. I did have success with the partner brand “refoss” indoor smart plugs (after forcing our eero network into 2.4ghz mode, adding to homekit (unsuccessfully), updating the firmware in the meross/refoss app, removing, resetting the plugs and then they added to homekit in the home app. I did not have such luck with this meross outdoor plug. I tried resetting the eero network, restarting the phone, ensured I was on 2.4ghz, resetting the plug each attempt, tried scanning the code, entering the code, and kept getting the error “unable to add accessory” “make sure your iPhone is connected to wi-fi, then try pairing again”. I was about to give up then tried adding the plug using the other person’s phone who has access to homekit in the home app. It added on the first try! So, if anyone is having issues adding to homekit, try a different device and try adding with the “primary” user in homekit (the person who first set up the home in homekit) -even if it says all users have the same access and you don’t have trouble adding any other homekit devices.

It works as advertised, not issues.