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Meross and Matter: which Meross devices work with Matter, which hub you need, and how to set them up

Many Meross plugs, switches, thermostats, roller shutters and the MS605 presence sensor carry Matter, mostly over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with the MS605 on Thread. Some Meross sensors reach Matter only through the MSH450 hub, and some Meross products are HomeKit or Meross-app only. Every platform still needs its own Matter hub or controller.

Which Meross devices work with Matter

The clearest way to tell is the Matter logo on the packaging or product and a Matter setup code sticker, as Meross's Matter FAQ explains. The CSA's product listings add certificate details: the Smart Plug Mini is certified to Matter 1.0 over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with a certified date of 12/23/2022, the Smart Hub (MSH450) to Matter 1.2 over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth from 06/14/2024, the Smart Roller Shutter Switch to Matter 1.3 over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth from 03/07/2025, and the Smart Presence Sensor to Matter 1.4 over Thread and Bluetooth from 09/29/2025. You can check any of these against the CSA certification guide.

On the product side, the Meross store's Matter collection lists 18 results; its first page shows the MSH450P hub, the MSS715MA Matter Smart DIY Switch with energy monitor, the MS605 Thread presence sensor and the MS405HMA Matter water leak sensor kit. The MSS115 Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini, the MTS300MA and MTS215MA Matter thermostats and the MSH450MA Matter hub each have their own Matter product page in the Meross store. The collection also shows the MS700 smart button, MS420 leak sensor, MS220 door and window sensor, MS120 hygrometer and MA151H smoke alarm kit; the sources don't say how each of those reaches Matter, and the MSH450P page says third-party platform support may vary by sub-device, so check each product page. The MS405 page says the leak sensor supports Matter "with the MSH450 hub."

The two thermostats serve different systems: the MTS300MA is for 24V HVAC, needs a C wire, and is recommended for North America only, while the MTS215MA works with line-voltage (120-240 VAC) electric heating and is not for 24V systems. Both pages say they work with Apple Home, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings through Matter. Meross also sells HomeKit models that aren't Matter; Meross's HomeKit code FAQ covers retrieving a HomeKit setup code from the Meross app's Device Settings page. For the difference between the two systems, see the Matter vs HomeKit guide.

MatterCheck tracks 4 Meross products out of 391 in its product list: the MSS115 Matter Smart Plug Mini (plug/outlet, Wi-Fi), the MTS300MA Matter Smart Thermostat (thermostat, Wi-Fi), the MS605 Smart Presence Sensor (motion/occupancy, Thread), and the Smart Roller Shutter Switch (window covering, Wi-Fi). That's 3 Wi-Fi and 1 Thread. You can browse all tracked models on the products page.

Wi-Fi, Thread and the Meross hub: what you actually need

Most Meross Matter devices are Matter over Wi-Fi. The CSA listings for the Smart Plug Mini, Smart Hub and Smart Roller Shutter Switch show "Transport Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth," and the MTS300 page lists IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz. Meross's Matter setup FAQ says devices must connect to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and that the phone needs Bluetooth permission (BLE 4.2 or later) for commissioning. These devices don't need a Thread border router, but every platform still needs its own Matter hub or controller: Meross's Matter FAQ says yes, a Home Hub is required for Alexa, Google, Apple and Samsung, and each platform's own Matter page, covered in the setup section below, describes its hub requirements. For the Wi-Fi vs Thread trade-offs, see the Thread vs Wi-Fi guide.

The MS605 is the exception: it's Matter over Thread, as the CSA listing and the MS605 page both say. The MS605 page says you need "a hub that supports both Matter and Thread" to add it to a third-party Matter app, and The Ambient's MS605 review puts it plainly: you need a Thread border router and Matter controller. No Meross hub is required — the MS605 page says "no extra hub (such as Meross MSH450) or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi required." See the hubs and Thread border routers guide for what counts as a Thread border router on each platform.

The Meross MSH450 and MSH450P are a different kind of hub: Matter bridges for certain Meross sub-devices. The MSH450 page says it supports 32 energy-saving Meross products, connects via Ethernet or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and on third-party platforms it "currently supports MS130, MS100F and MS200 products." The MS405 leak sensor page says the leak sensor supports Matter "with the MSH450 hub." The MSH450P page says it supports the latest Meross Bluetooth sensors and existing 433MHz sub-devices, but "does not currently support the Meross Smart Presence Sensor MS605." The MSH450 is not a Thread border router and not a universal hub — it bridges named Meross sub-devices into Matter. For how bridges work, see the Matter bridge guide.

How to add a Meross device to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant

Meross's Matter setup FAQ lists these basics before any platform-specific steps: factory reset the device before every setup and complete setup within 15 minutes; use a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network; grant Bluetooth permission; check for the Matter logo; have the QR code (content starts with "MT:") or the 11-digit setup code ready. The same FAQ recommends using the Meross app for setup, saying you will be better guided through it. If you've lost the code, see the lost setup code guide; for the full generic walkthrough, see how to add a Matter device.

1. Factory reset the device per its manual (for the smart plug, hold the power button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes amber and green).
2. Make sure the device will connect to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
3. Grant Bluetooth permission to the app you're using.
4. Confirm the Matter logo is on the package or product.
5. Have the QR code (starts with "MT:") or 11-digit setup code ready.
6. Complete the setup within 15 minutes.
7. If using the Meross app, tap +, select your Matter device, and follow the wizard. On iOS the Meross app guides you to add to Apple Home first; on Android it directs you to Google Home first, then the device is added to the Meross app automatically.

Apple Home

Meross's platform setup FAQ says to open the Apple Home app, tap "add accessory," scan the Matter code or enter it manually, then tap "Add to Apple Home." Apple's Matter page says iPhones on iOS 18 or later can add and control Matter accessories without a home hub but recommends setting one up, and Thread accessories require a Thread-enabled home hub such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini, or a compatible third-party Thread border router. See the Apple Home Matter support guide.

Google Home

Meross's platform setup FAQ says to open the Google Home app, tap the + button, select "New device," choose "Matter-enabled device," scan or enter the code, and agree to add the device to your Google Account with a Matter-enabled hub configured. Google's Matter page says you need a Matter-enabled hub and that IPv6 must be enabled on your home wireless network. See the Google Home Matter support guide.

Alexa

Meross's platform setup FAQ says to open the Alexa app, go to Devices, tap +, select "Other" from the list of device types, choose "Matter," and scan the QR code or manually enter the code. Meross's Matter setup FAQ also says: if you use Alexa, prioritize Alexa as the primary Matter ecosystem when adding Matter-certified devices, because Alexa's setup capabilities may currently be limited. Amazon's Matter page says to install the device within 30 ft (9 m) of a compatible Alexa hub or device, and for Thread-based devices to confirm you have a Thread-enabled device online. See the Alexa Matter support guide.

SmartThings

Meross's platform setup FAQ says to ensure you have a configured SmartThings hub, tap the + icon on the home page, scan the QR code, select your hub, and tap "Next"; on iOS the device is added to iCloud automatically. SmartThings' Matter page says a Matter controller is the hub that controls the device after it's onboarded, and that Thread devices need a Matter controller that includes a Thread border router. See the SmartThings Matter support guide.

Home Assistant

Meross's MS605 page names Home Assistant as a supported platform. Home Assistant's Matter docs describe adding a device through the Companion app: go to Settings > Connectivity > Matter, select "Add device," choose "No. It's new," scan the QR code or enter the commission code, and keep the phone close to the device and border router. For Thread devices you need a Thread border router present, and for Wi-Fi devices your phone should be in the same 2.4 GHz network where you want to operate them. See the Home Assistant Matter support guide.

The MS605 presence sensor over Matter

Meross's MS605 page says the device pairs and is set up through the Meross app via Bluetooth on your phone, and The Ambient's MS605 review notes that to save battery the Bluetooth connection shuts down, so every time you want to change a setting you need to press the button on the side of the sensor. Matter Alpha's MS605 review says the Meross app provides a detailed setup process but had trouble adding the sensor directly to a Matter platform without going through the app.

The standout Matter feature is the three detection zones. The MS605 page says each zone can independently set presence/absence conditions and "appears as separate sensors on third-party platforms for advanced automation." Matter Alpha's MS605 review found the zones exposed in Apple Home, Google Home and Home Assistant, but Samsung SmartThings only shows one. The Ambient's MS605 review says that in Apple Home the MS605 appears as three sensors plus the light sensor, while on Alexa the light sensor doesn't work at all — the MS605 page also notes that Alexa currently doesn't support the light sensor. On Homey, the reviewer got everything Apple Home offers plus the ability to trigger flows based on how long presence or absence is detected. Sensitivity and hold times can't be changed directly in Matter yet and still require the Meross app, according to Matter Alpha. See the motion sensor guide and light sensor guide for how these device types behave on each platform.

Both reviews report reliability that depends on configuration. The Ambient's MS605 review says it took quite a bit of configuration to make the sensor work reliably, and the automatic setup mode didn't work well in that reviewer's experience; manual sensitivity adjustment and switching to radar-only or PIR-first helped. Matter Alpha's MS605 review found the sensor triggered quickly with barely any ghost detections and kept occupancy active when a person sat still. Matter Alpha also reported one fresh CR123A battery drained completely in two days — one reviewer's report, cause unclear — and that multi-admin failure rate increased with a third or fourth platform. Those are individual experiences, not general Meross findings.

Using the Meross app and several Matter apps together

You can add a Matter-paired device to the Meross app after it's already on another platform. Meross's Matter FAQ says to keep your phone and device on the same Wi-Fi network, tap + in the Meross app, and the device will be discovered on the LAN; tap "Add" to add it to your account. Firmware upgrades are only possible through the Meross app, per the same FAQ. One warning: if you remove the device from the Meross app, it's restored to factory settings and other platforms are affected. Removing it from another platform, like Apple Home or Alexa, doesn't affect other platforms.

For adding a second or third platform, Meross's multi-admin FAQ says you must add the device once per platform, and only the first addition uses the QR code or manual code on the device. Later platforms use a temporary code enabled by the first platform's app. The feature names vary: Meross's table names Apple Home's Turn On Pairing Mode, Google Home's Linked Matter apps & services, and Alexa's Other Assistants and Apps. Meross recommends multi-admin over its Alexa skill or Google Action because it's bound to the third-party platform's own account, which reduces dropouts. See the multi-admin guide and firmware update guide.

What MatterCheck's data says for Meross's device types

MatterCheck checks 27 Matter device types on 7 platforms. The results below are per device type and platform, not tests of Meross products.

Each entry: pairs / usable as an automation trigger (confidence), per Matter device type in MatterCheck's data — not a test of Meross products.

MatterCheck checks 27 Matter device types on 7 platforms and tracks 4 Meross products: one plug, one thermostat, one presence sensor and one roller shutter switch. These results are per Matter device type, not tests of the Meross products themselves, and the confidence label shows how sure MatterCheck is about each result. For automation triggers, plugs: Alexa shows Unknown; thermostats: Apple Home shows Unknown, Alexa shows Unknown, Hubitat shows Unknown; motion and occupancy sensors: Hubitat shows Unknown; blinds and shades: Alexa shows Unknown, Hubitat shows Unknown. Light sensors matter for the MS605's light reading: Google Home shows Partial, Alexa shows No, Hubitat shows Unknown, which matches Meross's note that Alexa doesn't currently support the MS605's light sensor. See the MatterCheck platform matrix and the platform comparison for the detail.

When a Meross device won't pair or stops responding

• Factory reset the device before every setup and complete setup within 15 minutes, per Meross's Matter setup FAQ.
• Make sure the device and phone are on a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network; Meross's Matter setup FAQ lists this as a basic requirement.
• Grant Bluetooth permission to the app; the device supports BLE 4.2 or later.
• Try Meross's general troubleshooting list: reboot your phone, reset the accessory per its manual, power cycle the accessory, remove the Meross device from iOS Settings > General > Matter accessories, then set it up again.
• For a second platform, use a temporary code from the first platform's app, not the product code — only the first addition uses the code on the device.
• If you use Alexa, prioritize Alexa as the primary Matter ecosystem, per Meross's Matter setup FAQ.
• For a device that stops responding, Meross's Matter FAQ says to check Wi-Fi signal, switch the router to channel 1 or 6, use a dedicated 2.4GHz network, restart your hubs on the same network, and reboot the router.
• To reset a smart plug, hold the power button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes amber and green; for other devices, follow the manual. Removing a device from an ecosystem is not a factory reset.

For step-by-step fixes, see the device not pairing guide, the device offline guide, and the remove and factory reset guide.

Frequently asked questions

Does Meross work with Matter?

Yes. Meross sells Matter plugs, switches, thermostats, a roller shutter switch, a presence sensor and hubs. The CSA lists Meross products certified to Matter 1.0, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4, and Meross's store has a Matter collection with 18 results. Check for the Matter logo on the package or product to be sure a specific model is Matter-compatible.

Which Meross devices are Matter compatible?

The sources name the MSS115 plug mini, MSS715MA DIY switch, MTS300MA and MTS215MA thermostats, the Smart Roller Shutter Switch, the MS605 presence sensor, the MSH450 and MSH450P hubs, and the MS405 leak sensor via the MSH450 hub. The store's Matter collection also lists the MS700 button, MS420 leak sensor, MS220 door and window sensor, MS120 hygrometer and MA151H smoke alarm kit, but the sources don't say how each reaches Matter. Check each product page and the Matter logo.

Do Meross Matter devices use Thread?

Only the MS605 presence sensor uses Thread, per the CSA listing and the MS605 page. The plug mini, hub and roller shutter switch CSA listings show Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and the MTS300 page lists 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. MatterCheck tracks 3 Meross products on Wi-Fi and 1 on Thread.

Do I need a Meross hub for Matter?

The Smart Plug Mini, roller shutter switch and MTS300 thermostat connect over Wi-Fi, per their CSA listings and product page, and none of those pages calls for a Meross hub. Meross's MS405 page says the leak sensor supports Matter with the MSH450 hub, and the MSH450 bridges certain Meross sub-devices (MS130, MS100F, MS200) into third-party platforms. The MS605 needs a Thread border router and Matter controller, but not a Meross hub. Every platform still needs its own Matter hub or controller.

Does Meross work with Apple Home or HomeKit?

Yes, in two ways. Meross Matter devices like the MSS115, MTS300, MTS215 and MS605 work with Apple Home through Matter. Meross also sells HomeKit models that aren't Matter; Meross's HomeKit code FAQ covers retrieving a HomeKit setup code from the Meross app's Device Settings page. The two systems are different — see the Matter vs HomeKit guide.

Does Meross work with Home Assistant?

The MS605 page names Home Assistant as a supported platform, and MatterCheck's data shows Home Assistant pairs, controls and triggers automations for the device types Meross tracks (plug, thermostat, motion sensor, window covering). Home Assistant's Matter docs describe adding devices through the Companion app with Bluetooth commissioning. This guide covers the Matter route only.

Where is the Meross Matter setup code?

The Matter QR code is on a sticker affixed to the device, per Meross's Matter FAQ. The QR code content starts with "MT:" and the setup code is an 11-digit number. Only devices bearing the Matter badge have this code. If you lose it, see the lost setup code guide.

Can I use the Meross app and Matter at the same time?

Yes. You can add a Matter-paired device to the Meross app over the LAN by tapping + while on the same Wi-Fi network. Firmware updates are only possible through the Meross app. But don't remove the device from the Meross app — that factory-resets it and affects other platforms. Removing it from another platform doesn't affect the Meross app or other platforms.

More MatterCheck guides

• Matter smart plugs — how plugs behave on each platform.
• Matter thermostats — what thermostat controls each platform exposes.
• Matter motion sensors — occupancy and motion triggers per platform.
• Matter blinds and shades — window covering support across platforms.
• Matter leak sensors — how leak sensors appear and trigger.
• Shelly and Matter — which Shelly devices carry Matter.
• SONOFF and Matter — SONOFF's Matter lineup and setup.
• Tapo and Kasa with Matter — TP-Link's Matter devices and hubs.
• Matter platform comparison — Apple Home vs Google Home vs Alexa vs SmartThings vs Home Assistant.
• Tuya and Matter — which Tuya-based and Smart Life devices work with Matter, when you need a Tuya Matter hub, and how to share devices to other apps.
• Leviton and Matter — which Decora Smart switches, dimmers and plugs work with Matter, when you need a hub, and how to set them up.
• GE Cync and Matter — which Cync bulbs, plugs and switches work with Matter, when you need a hub, and how to set them up.

How we checked

This guide is based on five Meross support FAQs, the Meross store's Matter collection and eight product pages, four CSA product listings and two hands-on MS605 reviews (Matter Alpha, The Ambient) fetched 2026-10-26, plus Apple's, Google's, Amazon's, SmartThings' and Home Assistant's Matter pages fetched 2026-10-20. Meross product rows come from CSA certification records. Store pages were used for product details only. MatterCheck's results are per Matter device type and were not measured on Meross products. See the methodology page for details.

Last reviewed 2026-10-26. If Meross's or your platform's own instructions say something different, follow them.

This guide was drafted by AI from the dated sources linked above and checked against them by automated fact-check passes before publishing. How our content is made.