Outdoor Smart Plug, Works with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, Refoss WiFi Outlet with 2 Grounded Sockets IP44 Waterproof, FCC & ETL Certified

The instructions say to use the eHomeLife app for iOS to work with Google Assistant. But the eHomeLife app only works with Alexa. You need to use the Meross app to work with Google Assistant. Here is how I got it working with Google Assistant and my Google Nest Hub... Note that the Meross app connects the plug to the Apple Home app but then asks you if you want to link it to Google Assistant. After linking Google Assistant with Meross, run the Google Home app and tell it to look for new devices. Do this... Tap on the Settings Icon Tap on Add device Tap on Works with Google Tap on Meross Tap on Check for new devices Then set a routine... Go to routines and tap the + icon Tap Household Edit the name Tap on Add Starter, When I say to Google Assistant (whatever you want) Tap on Add Action, Adjust Home Devices, Outtlets Look for your outlet in the list.

Work Ok, but use wifi 2.4Ghz

Purchased as a replacement smart plug to control outdoor water feature. The Apple connection was difficult to configure. Tried briefly to use Amazon but soon gave up. The Meross utility worked fine.

I didnt know the brand so I didnt have big expectations, but this device works perfectly. I was able to add it to HomeKit within 5 minutes from unboxing. Pleasantly surprised also that I can separately operate the two outlets.

If you have many Apple products like I do and are using HomeKit, this outdoor smart plug is a great product and I highly recommend it. It was very easy to set up. Each outlet can be addressed individually. I am currently using one of the outlets to turn on a bug light at night and turn it off during the day. Im using the other outlet to control some decorative lights that I have on the back porch. But during the holidays this plug would be a great way to control your outdoor Christmas lights. Its nice to see that more companies are beginning to support HomeKit. I hope someday that all of my lights and switches can be controlled this way.

First, let me say that this switch is working perfectly for me now, but only because I ended up downloading the proper app onto an Android tablet and setting it up to NOT use the HomeKit services. I tried repeatedly to configure this using the HomeKit settings, but it simply would not work. I really like this smart plug... it has two outlets, and each are separately controllable. Im using this with some landscape lighting and it has worked perfectly since it was installed. Ive always had a problem with dusk-to-dawn sensor controls and landscape lighting, so using a device like this allows me to integrate it to Alexa, which then controls switching based upon dusk and dawn settings. This switch does not support dimming... its purely on and off. Again, Im really happy with this product and it works great... as long as you dont try to set it up as a HomeKit device. Understanding that, I have no problem recommending it to others and I would order it again.

I’ve added many home kit devices to my home. As soon as I added this my entire home automation devices became non responsive. Tried multiple times to contact customer support. There’s only an email and they take days to response and just say talk to the customer service for the other items. Your item isn’t working either!!! Stay away!!!

Stopped working after a week. Don’t trust it.

I like the way it’s for outdoors and it’s easier to link it with My Home Apple’s app but I got tired trying to link it to Alexa. In my case I had to change my wifi password and that messed it up

I was looking for a controllable outlet to run some outdoor fountains and lights and decided to give this a try. This plug supports Apples Homekit automation which is a nifty feature that Ive been wanting to experiment with. Setup is easy, just scan the QR code on the side with the Home app and it registers. There doesnt seem to be a way to connect it to a WiFi network other than the one your phone is on - Homekit seems to assume people only have a single SSID which I guess is probably true for a lot of people, but unfortunately it isnt true for me. It only connects via 2.4GHz WiFi, similar to other IoT devices I have. In the Home app outlets are individually controllable and you can set up automations and scenes to control the device. This Refoss brand plug is actually just a rebranded Meross MSS620 which is how it identifies itself when connected to Homekit, and the manufacturer is identified as Chengdu Meross Technology Co, Ltd. According to my firewall the device is pretty innocuous as IoT devices go. It advertises itself to the local network via Bonjour, gets time from the North American NTP pool servers, and phones home periodically via MQTT (the IoT control protocol) to mqtt[dot]meross[dot]com. Its unclear whether MQTT is used for automated firmware updates or something else. Meross might have a way of remotely controlling these devices which is why I generally try to firewall these types of devices from my main network. However, with Homekit you need to have them on the same network as your iOS devices which makes securing them somewhat difficult. Ive not tested range or the IP44 waterproof rating. Given that the instructions basically say dont get them wet if the outlet seals arent in place I wouldnt bet that this is all that water resistant if youre actually using them so this gadget is going to go in a location where itll always stay dry. Assuming the range is adequate thisll work fine for controlling stuff on our patio when it comes time to install that stuff. Ill probably get a second one down the road.