Let me start by saying, this little plug is a game-changer! I've been using the meross Wi-Fi Smart Plug Mini for a few months now, and it's become an essential part of my smart home setup.
The setup was ridiculously easy. Like, 'I-didn't-even-need-to-read-the-instructions' easy. The app guided me through everything, and within minutes I was controlling my lamp from bed like some kind of lazy wizard.
What really impressed me was how reliably it works with both Alexa and Google Assistant. 'Alexa, turn on the coffee maker' actually works every single morning - no more fumbling for switches with sleep in my eyes!
The compact design is genius too. It doesn't hog the entire outlet like some smart plugs do. I can actually fit two side by side without any issues - perfect for controlling multiple devices in one spot.
Now let's talk about that 15A rating. This thing powers my space heater without breaking a sweat (unlike some other smart plugs I've tried that literally melted). That extra power handling makes it way more versatile than most competitors.
The scheduling feature has been a lifesaver too. I've got my outdoor lights set to turn on at sunset automatically - no more coming home to a dark house in winter!
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows... My biggest gripe? No widget support on Android. Having to open the app every time is annoying when a simple toggle widget would be perfect.
Also, while the cloud functionality is convenient, it does make me nervous about long-term reliability if meross ever decides to shut down their servers.
Overall though? This is hands-down the best smart plug I've used. It's reliable, powerful enough for most appliances, and just works seamlessly with all my smart home systems. Definitely worth every penny!