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Meross vs Wyze

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Meross

Smart Home

Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Wyze logo

Wyze

Smart Home

Affordable smart home products for everyone

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Meross limited geographic availability with regional variants for US, EU, UK, AU, JP; Wyze without a paid Cam Plus plan, cloud clips are capped at 12 seconds
  • They diverge on capability: Meross covers Apple HomeKit, Wyze covers Affordable Prices.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Meross and Wyze actually diverge.

Attributes where Meross and Wyze differ
AttributeMerossWyze
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsIOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Web
Founded20162017

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 Meross

  • Apple HomeKit
  • No hub required
  • Energy monitoring
  • Schedules
  • Voice control
  • Scene automation
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Amazon Alexa

Only in Wyze

  • Affordable Prices
  • Wide Product Range
  • Cloud Storage Options
  • Local Storage
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT
  • Web support

Both cover

  • SmartThings
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Meross

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

Wyze

  • Low cost home security cameras with cloud event recordingnot Meross
  • Motion and person detection alerts on a phonenot Meross
  • Viewing and reviewing camera footage without a local recordernot Meross

Where each one falls short

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

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

Wyze

  • Without a paid Cam Plus plan, cloud clips are capped at 12 seconds
  • Cam Plus Lite records a clip only once every 5 minutes, so events inside the cooldown are never captured
  • Cam Plus Lite cloud storage is a rolling 14 days for motion events only
  • Cam Plus Lite is a Name Your Price tier whose suggested contribution scales with the number of cameras on the account

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Wyze

On request
  • Cam Plus$1.99/month
    • Person detection
    • 14-day cloud storage
    • No cooldown
  • Cam Unlimited$9.99/month
    • Unlimited cameras
    • All Cam Plus features

Which should you pick?

Choose Meross if

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

Choose Wyze if

  • You need affordable prices.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want wide product range.
Wyze review

Questions people ask

Is Meross or Wyze better?
Neither clearly leads. Meross starts at On request and Wyze at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Meross or Wyze?
Meross starts at On request and Wyze at On request.
Does Meross or Wyze run on more platforms?
Meross runs on IOS, Android. Wyze runs on IOS, Android, Web.
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 Wyze is typically brought in for.
What can Meross do that Wyze cannot?
Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules. Wyze covers Affordable Prices, Wide Product Range, Cloud Storage Options, Local Storage. Both handle SmartThings, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Wyze: Is there a shipping cost?

Free shipping is available on orders of $59 or more.

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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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Wyze: What is the return policy?

Wyze offers a 30-day return policy on purchases.

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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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Wyze: Do I need a paid subscription to use Wyze cameras?

No, there are free features with zero limits on livestreams and a free user-friendly app, with no hidden fees. Cam Plus security plans are available as optional add-ons.

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