I’ve been using the meross Smart Power Strip for a few months now, and it’s become an essential part of my smart home. The ability to control four AC outlets and four USB ports individually or as a group is incredibly convenient. I use it to manage my gaming consoles, TV, and charging stations—no more crawling behind furniture to unplug devices!

Setup was straightforward with the meross app, though I did run into a minor hiccup with my dual-band router. Switching to 2.4GHz temporarily solved it, and once connected, everything worked flawlessly. Voice control via Alexa is seamless—I love saying, 'Alexa, turn on the PlayStation,' and it just works.

The build quality feels solid, and the surge protection gives me peace of mind. My only gripe? The USB ports are grouped together, so I can’t schedule them separately. Still, for the price and features, it’s a winner.

Pro tip: Rename outlets in the app for easier voice commands ('TV,' 'Lamp,' etc.). It’s small but makes a big difference in daily use.