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Eve Energy vs Meross MSS115: Thread or Wi-Fi Matter Plug?

Eve Energy (Thread, energy monitoring) vs Meross MSS115 (Wi-Fi, no energy monitoring): network needs, ratings, packs, CSA certificates and platforms.

A Thread plug that measures energy versus a Wi-Fi plug that does not

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Quick verdict

Eve Energy joins Matter over Thread and measures the connected device’s energy use; the Meross MSS115 joins over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and has no energy monitoring. Pick Eve when you have, or will add, a Thread border router and want energy readings; pick the MSS115 for a Wi-Fi plug with no border router, sold in two- and four-packs.

Which one for your home

  • You want energy readings: Eve Energy

    Eve Energy measures the connected device’s energy use; Meross says the MSS115 has no energy monitoring.

  • You have no Thread border router: Meross MSS115

    The MSS115 is a Wi-Fi device and does not need one; Eve Energy uses Thread and does.

  • You already run Thread devices: Eve Energy

    Eve Energy joins your Thread network through your border router instead of your Wi-Fi.

  • You want several plugs at once: Meross MSS115

    Amazon and Meross sell MSS115 two-packs and Amazon also sells a four-pack; Eve is sold as one plug or a two-pack.

Side by side

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WhatEve EnergyMeross MSS115
Current price
See price at Amazon
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CSA Matter certificateCSA2448FMAT43842-24 (Aug 29, 2024)CSA22335MAT40335-24 (Dec 23, 2022)
Matter network (its record)ThreadWi-Fi
Needs a Thread border router?Yes, plus a Matter controllerNo; it joins your Wi-Fi
Platforms the maker namesApple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThingsApple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
Stores we linkAmazon, Eve, eBayAmazon, Meross, eBay
Energy monitoringYes. Its record: it switches a connected device and measures its energy use; which history you see depends on the app and platform. Its catalog recordNo energy monitoring. Source
What you need for MatterA Matter controller and a Thread border router; Bluetooth is used for setup. SourceA Matter controller plus 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with IPv6; Bluetooth is used during setup. Source
Electrical rating120 V AC / 60 Hz, 15 A / 1800 W maximum; indoor, dry locations. Source120 V AC / 60 Hz, 15 A maximum; indoor, dry use only. Source
PacksOne plug; a two-pack is a separate option. SourceTwo-packs at Amazon and Meross; Amazon also sells four. Source

Which to choose when

Choose Eve Energy when…

Choose Eve Energy when you want energy readings and you have, or plan to add, a Thread border router. The US/CA model 20EBU4101 joins Matter over Thread, measures the connected device’s energy use and carries CSA certificate CSA2448FMAT43842-24 (software 3.5.0). Eve’s page names Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings.

Choose Meross MSS115 when…

Choose the Meross MSS115 when you want a Wi-Fi plug and have no Thread border router. It needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with IPv6, carries CSA certificate CSA22335MAT40335-24 for model MSS115, and Meross says it has no energy monitoring. Amazon and Meross sell two-packs and Amazon also sells a four-pack.

What the catalog records show

The same answers each product page gives, from its catalog record and verified store links; a platform is named as confirmed only where the maker’s own site names it.

Eve Energy Smart Plug (US/CA)

Is the Eve Energy Smart Plug (US/CA) Matter certified?
Yes. CSA Matter certificate CSA2448FMAT43842-24 covers model 20EBU4101 with software 3.5.0. The certificate does not establish the firmware on a unit you buy.
Which smart home platforms does the Eve Energy Smart Plug (US/CA) work with?
The maker’s own site names Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings. Controls can differ from app to app.
Does the Eve Energy Smart Plug (US/CA) use Thread or Wi-Fi?
Thread. Its catalog record lists Thread, and Matter devices that use Thread need a Thread border router in the home, in addition to your platform’s Matter controller.
Where can I buy the Eve Energy Smart Plug (US/CA)?
MatterCatalog has verified store links for it at Amazon, Eve and eBay. Check the current price, model and pack size at the store.
What the maker says you need
Requires a compatible Matter controller for your chosen Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings setup and a Thread border router. Bluetooth is used for setup. Energy history and schedules depend on the app and platform; do not assume every Matter controller exposes them. Check Eve’s current platform guidance.
Model and package
US/CA plug · 120 V AC / 60 Hz · 15 A / 1800 W maximum. Type B outlet; Type A/B appliances. Use indoors in a dry location within the device and connected appliance ratings. One plug is pictured. A two-pack is a separate retailer option.

Meross MSS115 Smart Plug Mini (US/CA)

Is the Meross MSS115 Smart Plug Mini (US/CA) Matter certified?
Yes. CSA Matter certificate CSA22335MAT40335-24 covers model MSS115 with software 9.3.26. The certificate does not establish the firmware on a unit you buy.
Which smart home platforms does the Meross MSS115 Smart Plug Mini (US/CA) work with?
The maker’s own site names Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings. Controls can differ from app to app.
Does the Meross MSS115 Smart Plug Mini (US/CA) use Thread or Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi. Its catalog record lists Wi-Fi, so it joins your Wi-Fi network and does not need a Thread border router. You still need your platform’s Matter controller.
Where can I buy the Meross MSS115 Smart Plug Mini (US/CA)?
MatterCatalog has verified store links for it at Amazon, Meross and eBay. Check the current price, model and pack size at the store.
What the maker says you need
For Matter integration, use a compatible Matter controller for Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings, plus 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with IPv6. Bluetooth is used during setup. This is a Wi-Fi device; a Thread border router is not required. No energy monitoring.
Model and package
US/CA plug · 120 V AC / 60 Hz · 15 A maximum. Indoor dry use only; follow the device label and connected appliance requirements. Do not stack plugs. One plug is pictured. Amazon and Meross offer two-packs; Amazon also offers four. Any open-box option is labeled separately.

What they share

  • Both have a CSA Matter certificate on file that names the exact model.
  • The makers name Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings for both.
  • Both have US store links on their product pages.

Product, category and brand pages

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Before you buy

  • Network: Eve Energy needs a Thread border router in addition to your Matter controller; the MSS115 needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with IPv6 instead.
  • Energy readings: only Eve Energy measures energy use. Which history your Matter app shows depends on the app and platform.
  • Rating: both are US/CA plugs rated 120 V AC / 60 Hz with a 15 A maximum, for indoor dry locations. Match the appliance to the rating.
  • Pack and condition: check whether a listing is one plug, a two-pack or a four-pack, and whether it is new or open-box.

Common questions

Does the Meross MSS115 have energy monitoring?
No. Meross says the MSS115 has no energy monitoring. Eve Energy measures the connected device’s energy use.
Does Eve Energy need a hub?
Eve Energy uses Thread, so it needs a Thread border router and a Matter controller for your platform. The Meross MSS115 uses Wi-Fi and does not need a Thread border router.
Which works with SmartThings?
Both makers name Samsung SmartThings, along with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

How this page was made

We have not performed hands-on testing. This page is built from MatterCatalog’s catalog records: each product’s CSA certificate and its scope, the network and platforms its record lists, the maker’s setup requirements and the stores with a verified link. It does not rank performance, reliability or price; check the current price, model and pack size at the store. Editorial policy

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