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$149.95
$164.95
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Eve and Meross sites.
2026 verdict
Apple polish costs a premium here, and the ledger still tips to the Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer.
It is priced well below the Eve Aqua, carries the higher owner rating, and reaches Google Home and Samsung SmartThings on top of Apple HomeKit, a spread Eve Aqua cannot match, since it works with HomeKit and reaches Home Assistant only partially through it. Eve Aqua holds its ground on connectivity, pairing over both Bluetooth and Thread with no bridge required, and it is the only one of the two with a child lock, a real safety plus for a valve mounted on an outdoor spigot. Warranty coverage, outlet count and water consumption tracking come out even between them. Multi-platform households chasing value should buy the Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer; Apple-only homes that want Thread's no-bridge reliability and a child lock should pay the premium for the Eve Aqua.
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| Feature | Eve Aqua | Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $55.99 | Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer |
| Rating | 3.2 | 3.9 | Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Thread Protocol | None | Eve Aqua |
| Integrations | Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer |
| Child Lock | YES | NO | Eve Aqua |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Outlets | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Water Consumption Monitoring | YES | YES | Tie |
| Local Control | YES | YES | Tie |
9% OFF
$149.95
$164.95
- + Connectivity: Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
- + Child Lock: YES
- - Price: $149.95 vs $55.99
- - Rating: 3.2 vs 3.9
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$55.99
- + Price: $55.99
- + Rating: 3.9
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- - Connectivity: None vs Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
- - Child Lock: NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Eve Aqua or Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer?
The Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer wins, priced below the Eve Aqua with a higher owner rating and support for Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings alongside Apple HomeKit, all through a Meross hub. Eve Aqua counters with hub-free Bluetooth and Thread connectivity and a child lock.
What is the biggest difference between Eve Aqua and Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer?
Ecosystem reach. Eve Aqua works with Apple HomeKit, reaches Home Assistant only partially through it, and has no Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT or Matter support. The Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer spans Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant through its Meross hub, a much wider net for mixed smart home setups.
Which one has a child lock?
Eve Aqua does. The Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer does not include a child lock.
Do either of them need a separate hub or bridge?
The Meross does, the Eve Aqua does not. Eve Aqua connects over Bluetooth with no bridge, and Thread adds mesh and remote access if a border router is present. The Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer talks 433MHz RF to a Meross Smart Hub, which holds the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection, so nothing works without one.
Who should buy Eve Aqua?
Choose Eve Aqua if you are fully invested in Apple Home and want Siri control, no-bridge Thread connectivity and a child lock, and are willing to pay more for that focused integration.
Who should buy Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer?
Choose the Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer if you want broader smart home compatibility across Google Home, HomeKit or SmartThings, along with a higher owner rating, at a lower price than Eve Aqua.
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