Smart Plug 4 Pack, Refoss Smart WiFi Outlet Works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Timer & APP Remote Control, 15A

I have a lot of experience with Technology as a Network Manager, School Technology Director, Apple Technology Consultant. I have set up many Smart Home Devices with HomeKit, including security cameras, VOIP, Network Media Servers, light switches, door openers, fans, etc. I have not been successful at setting up any Meross or Refoss device with Homekit. I have spent hours on different devices phones and iPads all up to date with the latest version of iOs. I have rebooted numerous times. Made sure that I was connected to a 2.4 GHz network. Reset all devices, forgot other networks, read the instructions again and again. No joy. On the positive side, I have gotten it to work with the MeRoss app on iOS.

Easy to use

I was a bit apprehensive when I saw the reviews after I purchased this for my home. I originally went to Target and got a competitor brand TP and had issues connecting to my HomeKit. This one worked great. Simple steps - Make sure your WiFi you select is 2.4 (not 5) - Download the app, create account - Plug in the smart plug. Make sure it blinks. - Follow prompts on the app. - Scan the QR code- should be on the plug itself. - Give the plug a name (its helpful to give it an easy name, as youll need to use it when Siri turns Kitchen Light on/ off) - Done! It took me a few times t figure out how to set a schedule. Theres various ways and scenarios you can do, and I think I got it down. Ive had it for a week, and so far the schedule is working. What I wished it had was random on/ off to make it look like I am home when I am out... but I can always turn it on remotely, or create some random schedule. Overall pleased with the product. Im not giving it 5 stars as I think theres probably something out there thats better, but to come into a home thats has a light on, rather than a dark house sure makes things feel more welcoming.

Tras la última actualización de iOS mis enchufes inteligentes dejaron de funcionar con Alexa y los skills “eHomeLife” desaparecieron

We use these for some lights in our home. They work great with Siri

Couldn’t get more than one to work. Additionally, it keeps disconnecting from the internet.

I’ve put a couple these around the house and love how easy they are to use with Apples home integration. Just open the app, shoot the QR code and I was controlling a fan. Great value here.

These set up with Apple Home right away. Scan the QR code, follow the directions and you’re using the device in minutes. I set them up to turn lights on and off. Responds well to “Hey Siri”, commands.

These worked great, until they didn’t. They started working intermittently and then not at all. All the resetting and reconnecting in the world wouldn’t work. Updates, troubleshooting, nothing worked. Avoid these.

I have been all in on the smarthome since late 2017 when I bought my first connected speaker and just kept going from there. I have been moving everything over to HomeKit since last year and now most of my devices live inside the Home app on iOS and Mac. I believe that it is the best smarthome platform IF you care about privacy and collection of your personal data. If you dont care about that, then HomeKit is probably the worst platform, it has far fewer devices compatible with the ecosystem than Google or Alexa. Not to mention, it has a high cost of entry thanks to Apple products not being very affordable. I had a little trouble connecting this to my main network, its the first devices Ive tried to add to the Home app since my Eeros got the update that gave them support for HomeKit router compatibility. I tried and tried and could not get them to connect. I think this was my fault because I had WPA3 turned on and forgot to enable legacy mode for devices like these plugs that only support the 2.4GHz band. But after turning off WPA3 and putting the Eero Pro 6 routers into the right mode, they connected almost instantly. Since then, they have been working well with no problems using them from inside my home, or when Im out and connecting remotely. This is how HomeKit works, its a little different than Alexa, where your smart speaker calls out to the internet to control devices, regardless of if youre on your home WiFI network or not. I didnt test these plugs with anything except HomeKit, I just dont trust the other smarthome platforms anymore and try not to use them if I can help it. The Home app can really be a pain sometimes, but its designed with security in mind and that sometimes has to trump convenience. One thing to mention, despite these plugs being sold as Refoss brand, in my Home app, they show up as Meross which is another very similar brand with similar products to Refoss. It may be that both are owned by the same company. Great plugs for use with Apple HomeKit, and very affordable considering how much some HomeKit accessories can cost.