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Homey vs Meross

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Homey

Smart Home

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Meross

Smart Home

Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; Meross limited geographic availability with regional variants for US, EU, UK, AU, JP
  • They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Meross covers No hub required.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and Meross actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and Meross differ
AttributeHomeyMeross
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android
Founded20142016

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Smart Home).

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 Homey

  • Multi-protocol support
  • Advanced flows
  • Energy insights
  • Timeline
  • Zones
  • IFTTT
  • 1000+ apps
  • Web support

Only in Meross

  • No hub required
  • Energy monitoring
  • Schedules
  • Scene automation
  • SmartThings
  • Home Assistant

Both cover

  • Voice control
  • Google Assistant
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Apple HomeKit
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Homey

  • Bringing Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices from different brands into one appnot Meross
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Meross
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Meross

Meross

  • Smart plugsnot Homey
  • Lighting controlnot Homey
  • Garage automationnot Homey
  • Energy monitoringnot Homey

Where each one falls short

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

Homey

  • Homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • Unlimited devices require the Homey Premium subscription at $2.99 per month
  • Advanced Flow, Insights, and Logic and Variables are locked behind Homey Premium
  • The free month of Premium is only offered to new subscribers signing up through iOS or Android

Meross

  • Limited geographic availability with regional variants for US, EU, UK, AU, JP
  • Hub dependency for certain sensors like door/window and water leak models
  • Energy monitoring limited to specific plug/switch models only
  • No Thread support on older hub models MSH300HK and MSH400
  • Regional product incompatibility between US and EU thermostat models
  • Firmware stability issues acknowledged as previously affecting connection

Pricing, plan by plan

Homey

On request
  • Homey Pro$399/month
    • Local processing
    • 1000+ apps
    • Advanced flows
  • Homey Bridge$69/month
    • Cloud processing
    • 500+ apps
    • Basic flows

Meross

On request
  • Smart Garage Door Opener Remote$14.99/one-time
    • Remote accessory
  • Smart Plug and Switch$18.99/one-time
    • Wi-Fi plug, surge protector, or in-wall switch
  • Smart Hub$28.99/one-time
    • Meross connectivity hub
  • Smart Thermostat$65.99/one-time
    • Sale price, regular $89.99

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

  • You need multi-protocol support.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want advanced flows.
Homey review

Choose Meross if

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

Questions people ask

Is Homey or Meross better?
Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Meross at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or Meross?
Homey starts at On request and Meross at On request.
Does Homey or Meross run on more platforms?
Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Meross runs on IOS, Android.
What is Homey best used for?
Homey is most often used for bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app, building home automations visually with flow, charting device and sensor history through insights. Of those, bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app and building home automations visually with flow are not what Meross is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that Meross cannot?
Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Energy insights, Timeline. Meross covers No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules, Scene automation. Both handle Voice control, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Homey: Is there a monthly subscription for Homey Pro or just a one-time payment?

Homey Pro costs 449 euros as a one-time purchase with no recurring monthly fees. The only optional recurring cost is 10 euros per year for cloud backups.

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Meross: Does Meross have geographic availability limitations?

Yes. The Meross website shows regional product variants for US, EU, UK, AU, and JP markets, indicating not all products are universally available worldwide. Regional thermostat models differ between markets, suggesting firmware or voltage differences prevent cross-region use.

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Homey: What are the limits for Homey Cloud's free tier?

The free tier of Homey Cloud supports up to 5 connected devices. To add more devices, you need to upgrade to the paid subscription at 2.99 euros per month.

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Meross: Do all Meross devices support energy monitoring?

No. Only certain plug and switch models including MSS305, MSS715, and MSS815 include energy monitoring. Basic plugs like MSS110 lack this feature.

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Homey: What's the cost difference between Homey Cloud and Homey Pro over a year?

Homey Cloud costs 35.88 euros per year (2.99 euros per month). Homey Pro costs 449 euros upfront with no monthly fees, but includes all features and is a one-time purchase.

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Meross: Do Meross sensors require a hub to operate?

Some sensors do require a hub for full functionality. Door/window sensors (MS200H) and water leak sensors (MS405H) appear to require an MSH-series hub for proper operation, limiting standalone capability.

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Homey: How long will Homey Pro receive software updates?

Homey Pro will receive software updates until at least June 2031, ensuring continued improvements and security patches.

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