Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) vs Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) wins overall with IP44 weatherproofing, three outlets, a lower price and wider integrations including SmartThings. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) counters with a higher rating and highly reliable Zigbee operation through the Hue Bridge.

Outdoor capacity versus Hue reliability. The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) is a hub-free, weatherproof Wi-Fi plug with three outlets, while the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is an indoor Zigbee plug that needs the Hue Bridge and acts as a Zigbee router.

Only the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets), with its IP44 rating, is designed for outdoor lights, pumps and holiday displays. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) has no weather resistance and is intended for indoor use.

The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) requires the Hue Bridge for full functionality but is prized for reconnecting automatically after outages. The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) connects directly over Wi-Fi with no hub required.

Choose the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) if you want weatherproof control of three outdoor devices independently, SmartThings support, and a hub-free Wi-Fi setup at a lower price.

Choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) if you already run a Hue Bridge and want the highest-rated, most reliable indoor plug with seamless HomeKit and Hue control plus Zigbee mesh extension.