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Eufy Security vs Meross

Eufy Security logo

Eufy Security

Software

Privacy-focused smart home security

From
Free
Rated
-
Meross logo

Meross

Software

Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Eufy Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Eufy Security covers Local storage, Meross covers No hub required.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eufy Security and Meross actually diverge.

Attributes where Eufy Security and Meross differ
AttributeEufy SecurityMeross
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android

Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2016).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Eufy Security

  • Local storage
  • AI detection
  • 2K/4K video
  • Night vision
  • Two-way audio
  • No monthly fees
  • Web support

Only in Meross

  • No hub required
  • Energy monitoring
  • Schedules
  • Voice control
  • Scene automation
  • SmartThings

Both cover

  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Home Assistant
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Eufy Security

  • Home securitynot Meross
  • Package detectionnot Meross
  • Baby monitoringnot Meross
  • Pet watchingnot Meross

Meross

  • Smart plugsnot Eufy Security
  • Lighting controlnot Eufy Security
  • Garage automationnot Eufy Security
  • Energy monitoringnot Eufy Security

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Eufy Security

  • Devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans

Meross

Nothing recorded yet. See the Meross review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Eufy Security

Free
  • Solo Camera$50/month
    • Local storage
    • AI detection
    • No monthly fee
  • Video Doorbell$160/month
    • 2K video
    • Local storage
    • Human detection
  • HomeBase System$200/month
    • 16GB storage
    • Alarm
    • Multiple cameras

Meross

On request
  • Smart Plug$15/month
    • WiFi
    • Energy monitoring
    • Voice control
  • Smart Switch$25/month
    • In-wall
    • No neutral required option
    • HomeKit
  • Garage Opener$40/month
    • Remote control
    • Status alerts
    • HomeKit

Which should you pick?

Choose Eufy Security if

  • You need local storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want ai detection.

Choose Meross if

  • You need no hub required.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want energy monitoring.

Questions people ask

Is Eufy Security or Meross better?
Neither clearly leads. Eufy Security starts at Free and Meross at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eufy Security or Meross?
Eufy Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eufy Security and On request for Meross.
Does Eufy Security or Meross run on more platforms?
Eufy Security runs on IOS, Android, Web. Meross runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Eufy Security for free?
Yes. Eufy Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meross starts at On request.
What is Eufy Security best used for?
Eufy Security is most often used for home security, package detection, baby monitoring, pet watching. Of those, home security and package detection are not what Meross is typically brought in for.
What can Eufy Security do that Meross cannot?
Eufy Security covers Local storage, AI detection, 2K/4K video, Night vision. Meross covers No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules, Voice control. Both handle Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant.

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