Okay, so I grabbed this Meross dimmer plug for my backyard string lights, and here’s the tea: it’s *mostly* great but has some quirks.

First off, the dimming is smooth—like butter. I love yelling "Hey Siri, make my patio vibe 30%" and watching the lights actually listen. The hardware button is handy for quick adjustments too (though no one-press 100%—why, Meross?).

The weatherproof claim? Legit. Survived a surprise rainstorm like a champ. IP44 rating isn’t just for show.

But… setup was a *nightmare*. Took me forever to connect to HomeKit (RIP my Saturday). Some Reddit digging saved me, but casual users might yeet this into a wall. Also, one reviewer got ghosted by support after jumping through hoops—yikes.

TL;DR: Works beautifully *if* you survive setup. Perfect for lazy light control (Alexa + schedules = chef’s kiss), but Meross needs to fix their customer service game.