Software · head to head
Meross vs Google Home
Meross
Software
Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Google Home
Software
Google's smart home platform with Google Assistant
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Google Home has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Meross covers Apple HomeKit, Google Home covers Voice Control.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Meross and Google Home actually diverge.
| Attribute | Meross | Google Home |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | one-time | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | IOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS |
Identical on both: 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 Meross
- Apple HomeKit
- No hub required
- Energy monitoring
- Schedules
- Voice control
- Scene automation
- Apple HomeKit
- Amazon Alexa
Only in Google Home
- Voice Control
- Routines
- Multi-Room Audio
- 10,000+ devices
- Nest products
- Chromecast
- Third-party apps
- Web support
Both cover
- Google Assistant
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Meross
- Smart plugsnot Google Home
- Lighting controlnot Google Home
- Garage automationnot Google Home
- Energy monitoringnot Google Home
Google Home
- Controlling and automating smart home devicesnot Meross
- Viewing Nest camera feedsnot Meross
- Creating automation routinesnot Meross
- Managing household device settingsnot Meross
- Voice control via Google Assistantnot Meross
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Meross
Nothing recorded yet. See the Meross review.
Google Home
- Web version (home.google.com) has limited controls compared to the mobile app
- Battery-camera live streams on the web app auto-stop after 5 minutes
- Requires compatible Google/Nest or third-party smart-home hardware - it is a control app, not a standalone product
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Google Home
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Google Home review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Meross if
- You need apple homekit.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want no hub required.
Choose Google Home if
- You need voice control.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS.
- You also want routines.
Questions people ask
- Is Meross or Google Home better?
- Neither clearly leads. Meross starts at On request and Google Home at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Meross or Google Home?
- Google Home has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Meross and Free for Google Home.
- Does Meross or Google Home run on more platforms?
- Meross runs on IOS, Android. Google Home runs on iOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS.
- Can I use Google Home for free?
- Yes. Google Home has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meross starts at On request.
- What is Meross best used for?
- Meross is most often used for smart plugs, lighting control, garage automation, energy monitoring. Of those, smart plugs and lighting control are not what Google Home is typically brought in for.
- What can Meross do that Google Home cannot?
- Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules. Google Home covers Voice Control, Routines, Multi-Room Audio, 10,000+ devices. Both handle Google Assistant, IOS support, Android support.