Meross Smart Plug with Energy Monitor (Matter)

Quick verdict

Meross delivers a solid Matter plug with energy monitoring that can be set up entirely without a cloud account. Pair it directly via Matter to Home Assistant, Apple Home, or Google Home and enjoy fully local control. It's not the most polished brand, but the cloud-free Matter experience and energy monitoring make it a great value.

Standout: Fully cloud-free Matter plug with energy monitoring — no account required.

Last checked: 2026-03-25

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• Matter-native with energy monitoring
• no cloud account required when using Matter pairing
• compact design that doesn't block the second outlet

Reasons to hesitate

• Meross brand is less established than TP-Link or Eve
• firmware updates require the Meross app (cloud)
• energy data may not be fully exposed on all Matter controllers

Best for

• fully local Matter setups with energy tracking
• Home Assistant users who want cloud-free smart plugs

Avoid if

• you want a brand with a longer smart home track record
• you need advanced scheduling features in the plug itself

Privacy and local-control notes

Matter-native. When paired via Matter, no cloud account is needed and all control is local. The Meross app uses cloud, but you can skip it entirely with Matter pairing.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: matter.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Budget-friendly and usually priced below premium Matter plugs while still adding useful energy monitoring. Great value if you want cloud-free local control without paying for higher-end branding.

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