Legrand Radiant® Wi-Fi Matter Smart Plug Matter Hub Required 15A, Easy Setup, Enhanced Compatibility with Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa & SmartThings, Easy Wi-Fi Connectivity w/Matter (1 Pack)

Meross replacement
As many others have mentioned, the Meross plugs have issues, that firmware updates have attempted and failed to address. Interestingly these legrand plugs are smaller in size (squaring up with the leading edge of a decora faceplate and not overlapping) yet have identical electrical ratings and certification, the same weight (while being smaller, which indicates thicker plastic or heavier components, implied by the heartier but still soft click of the relay) and do not suffer from the chronic disconnect issues plaguing Meross. My router indicates the signal quality to the legrand outlets is substantially better than the Meross, in the same outlet, tested individually, the legrand measured -67 and the Meross -74. While neither of these values are great, the difference is quite large all things considered.The only notable downsize to these legrand outlets is the ‘control’ app (which you don’t need and I recommend you don’t bother with) because it doesn’t support these outlets without a Netatmo or rebranded legrand hub. I suspect legrand partnered with netatmo to develope these outlets as they appear identical to the netatmo’s. The reason I consider this a downside is there is no way to update the firmware if a security exploit is discovered, but I suspect if it is that critical they will allow the app to discover devices on a network without requiring a hub. I mean hey, I’ve been through 3 firmware updates on the Meross plugs over the last 2 years and they haven’t really made a difference whatsoever.Overall this is an obvious no brainer. They were a cinch to add as a HomeKit device and have functioned perfectly for 3 weeks.

DOES NOT STAY CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK – CONSTANTLY NEEDS REBOOT
Duped by the reviews again…..This plug is about 10 feet away from the access point with line-of-sight, but cannot stay connected.Works great while it is connected, but that is the trick isn’t it?Save yourself the frustration, and look elsewhere.Total waste of time and money. Grrrr…..NOT RECOMMENDED!

Small Profile – Easy Setup with my Echo. Responsive
I’ve been a smart plug user since the first WeMo devices that were bigger than a standard outlet. Good to see these smaller ones. I have an Amazon Basics one (bottom outlet of comparison photo) and found it to be on the larger side, especially when I have them plugged into outlet strips. For the Amazon one and my old WeMo ones I had small extension cords coming from my outlet strips. Didn’t need it with this one. Using these for my bedroom lamps and some window fans to run on schedules in Alexa.I did the auto pair with Alexa during checkout and my Echo immediately detected it when I plugged it in. I thought that was only available on Amazon Basics so nice to see it available here. It does require a matter controller though, there’s no manufacturer app associated with this product so you need to have a Matter controller. Which is fine since I think most Echos have been for quite some time but that’s different than TP Link and other brands. Although seems to be very snappy to respond to my voice compared to my older WeMo products. So swapping all those out soonAs a renter I can’t do the light switches, so having to rely on lamp mostly. Better than smart bulbs unless you want color changing lamps.

Works well
Using this with Echo Dot to control overhead shop lights. I like the fact that it is small enough not to render the second outlet unusable