Standout: Four Matter plugs with monitoring for about $45
Watch out: Full energy history needs the meross app
Not for: Anyone without 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
The meross MSS315 is a compact Matter smart plug with energy monitoring. This 4-pack works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings and sells for about $40 to $50.
What you need before you buy
2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
A Matter platform such as Apple Home, Alexa or Google Home.
The meross app if you want energy history.
What you can do with it
Find out what a space heater, dehumidifier, freezer or TV setup actually costs to run, cut standby power on a schedule, and get alerts when an appliance finishes. Want the bigger picture? Our Whole-Home Energy Calculator shows how plugs fit with your other upgrades.
How I researched this: meross’s MSS315 product page and specs, the Amazon listing, and a video review from Mark’s Tech Vlogs. Prices checked October 30, 2026.
meross MSS315 Matter Smart Plug (4-pack)
The meross MSS315 4-pack gives you four Matter smart plugs with energy monitoring for about $45. Here is who it suits.
Product Brand:
meross
Editor's Rating: 4.4
Pros
Matter support works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings
Four energy-monitoring plugs for about $45
Works locally without an account or cloud
Compact design leaves the second outlet free
Fire-retardant V0-rated housing
Cons
2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Energy history needs the meross app
Matter apps show less energy detail than the meross app
Wi-Fi Matter devices can add load to busy home networks
Specs
Model
MSS315 (Matter), 4-pack
Rating
15A, 1,800W
Energy monitoring
Real-time and history in the meross app
Connectivity
2.4GHz Wi-Fi; Matter
Works with
Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings
Privacy
Works without registration or cloud
Safety
V0 fire-retardant housing, overload protection
Verdict
The meross MSS315 4-pack is the cheapest way to put Matter energy-monitoring plugs around the house. If you do not need Matter, the Kasa EP25 4-pack costs about the same with a more polished app.
