Smart switches are a great way to economize on your efforts to create a more automated home. With these devices, you can quickly turn ordinary light bulbs into “smart” ones, and control them with your mobile or virtual assistant. Today, the Meross company lets us see a very curious proposal, and we bring you its review and our conclusions.
Do you want to turn your common electronic devices into smart devices? With this Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch, model MSS810HK, It is very simple. This is not only true for light bulbs, but other devices can also take advantage of it, such as fans, air conditioning units, and more.
Almost anything in your home that you can control through a switch can become a smart device with Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch MSS810HK. If you want to know how to get it, and if it is convenient for you to get one of these gadgets, keep reading. Here we leave you our impressions.
This is how Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch works
Meross’s proposal with its Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch is one of the cheapest on the market. Its price would be a third or fourth of the most popular options in this sector. However, the company has managed to offer a fairly cheap product, with very cutting-edge functions and superior to what we could expect for this price.
With the Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch you can link almost any device that requires a switch to turn on. Among these, we find fans, lights, air conditioners, and other electronic devices that do not require too much configuration to activate. In this way, you can make sure you do everything from your phone or tablet, even when you are meters away or away from home.
How does it work? You just have to install your devices to the Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch in a process that we will show you later. Later, you link it to your mobile device, regardless of its operating system, and you will immediately control your entire home as if it had been smart from day one.
In addition, Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch allows you extra configurations. For example, create schedules for turning on and off some smart switches. So you can set your air conditioning and lights to come on, say, five minutes before you get home from work.
Guide to install your Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch
The installation process of the Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch is so fast that the company details it in less than two minutes from a YouTube video. Here, he gives us a glimpse of what the process is like step by step, starting with the installation of the gadget to our electrical network, and even how to link the mobile later.
However, we also explain here how to install your Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch, step by step.
First step. Before you start installing anything, you’ll first need to disassemble your existing switch. To do this, remove the cables to which it is connected. This includes the ground wire, which we will need later to install the Meross. Do not forget to turn off the electricity in your house first to avoid accidents.
Second step. Take your Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch out of its box. Use the screws to release the pressure of each hole and later be able to connect the cables. On a diagram provided by Meross, you will be able to see where each electrical connection goes, and where the ground connection goes.
Third step. Connect the Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch to the switch. Just follow the instructions that appear on the diagram that includes the gadget in its instructions. Finally, you just have to put everything in its place and screw what has been loose.
As the last step, turn the electricity back on in your house. Now, the second part of this installation takes place on your mobile device.
Configure your mobile with the new switches
This process is as simple as downloading the Meross app on your iOS or Android device. Later, log in or create an account from the User tab.
Now, once you have your account created, go to the Home tab and tap on the blue cross in the upper right corner. The application will start to search for the devices near you, you can wait for your Meross device to appear. If it doesn’t, look in the list below for the type of device you want to install.
When you have achieved it, Meross will show you the installation instructions. If you want, you can review and see how you did. If you are sure that everything is fine, you can choose Skip wiring steps.
Tap Connect to Wi-Fi and follow the steps on the screen. In a few seconds you should have your Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch configured and set up.
Other details of the Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch
The model Meross Smart Wi-Fi In Wall Switch MSS810HK it comes in two configurations. The first with Apple HomeKit compatibility, which can be purchased for US$29.99 from its official website. On the other hand, we have another one without HomeKit, and this one can be purchased at a cost of US$19.99.
Likewise, you can choose between the pack with two smart switches, or just one. In case you go for the latter, the price is halved for both versions, ending at 10.99 for the single version without HomeKit, and at 15.99 for the version with HomeKit.