Meross Smart Plug 4-Pack Review: HomeKit, Alexa & Google for £37

What Are the Meross Smart Plugs?

The Meross 4-pack smart plugs are remarkable for their price primarily because of what they include: full HomeKit support, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings compatibility all on the same device, plus individual energy monitoring on each plug. Most smart plugs choose one or two ecosystems and require a bridge or hub for others. Meross works across all four natively for approximately £9.25 per plug.

Setup

Setup goes through the Meross app, where each plug is added to your home network (2.4GHz only). HomeKit pairing follows immediately via a QR code scan in the Home app. Google and Alexa linking via their respective apps adds voice control. The process takes approximately 3 minutes per plug from unboxing. Once connected, the plugs respond to voice commands, appear in schedules, and update the Meross app with real-time energy data.

Energy Monitoring

The energy monitoring is the standout feature at this price. Each plug displays real-time Watts and tracks cumulative kWh consumption. The Meross app converts this to estimated cost based on your electricity rate. In practice, discovering that a gaming PC draws 220W on standby or that an older fridge pulls 150W more than expected translates directly to behaviour change and reduced bills. For £37, the monitoring pays for itself quickly.

Build and Fit

The compact design occupies a single UK socket without blocking the second socket of a double outlet — a thoughtful detail. The maximum load of 2,500W covers lamps, TVs, gaming equipment, and kitchen appliances, but not electric showers, cookers, or high-draw appliances.

Verdict

For ecosystem-agnostic smart home builders, the Meross 4-pack at £37 is the strongest value proposition in the smart plug category. The combination of multi-ecosystem support and energy monitoring is genuinely unusual at this price.

Rating: 4.6/5 — Smart plugs that work with every ecosystem and every budget.