Meross has taken the covers off of a Matter-certified smart thermostat, to take on the likes of Nest, who pretty much have the monopoly on the category right now.
The new Meross Matter Smart Thermostat, which costs $99.99 Stateside, brings cross-platform compatibility and a sleek, modern design to the table.
The Smart Thermostat is designed to integrate with 95% of heating and cooling systems in North America, provided they have a C-Wire connection.
Meross already has a bunch of smart thermostats available – which look exactly the same as this new MTS300MA model – but this is the Chinese brand’s first foray into US heating and cooling systems.
It boasts a white glass touch screen panel, energy tracking, and smart scheduling, all accessible via the Meross app or through Matter-compatible smart home systems like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
It’s Matter over Wi-Fi, but it can work locally without requiring a cloud dependency, allowing users to control it directly from their chosen smart home ecosystem.
While smart thermostats are a popular choice for reducing energy usage and simplifying HVAC control, the Meross Matter Smart Thermostat is only the third Matter-certified option available for US HVAC systems.
The alternatives are Google’s Nest Thermostat or the new 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat.
However, at that sub-$100 price-tag, the Meross model stands out as the most budget-friendly choice and the only one that works natively with Matter-compatible room sensors.
Meross’ sensors, priced at $30 each, require a $25 Meross smart home hub, and expand functionality with precise temperature and humidity tracking.
Matter certification ensures seamless integration with multiple platforms, but it does have a few caveats… it wouldn’t be Matter if it didn’t, right?
The only officially supported controls are temperature adjustments and mode changes.
However, the recent Matter 1.4 update should see additional features, such as scheduling and preset modes such as home, away, and vacation, added to the mix.
For early adopters, the Meross Matter Smart Thermostat is available at a discounted launch price of $69.99 from the Meross store.
