If you use Apple products this is the most simple way I have found to import Meross products into HA without using Meross APP or MQTT and be able to control devices without internet connection. So far my use of Meross are plugs, garage door opener and bulbs. They are all homekit compatible and I have them all running without the Meross app.
Items used during setup of Meross devices in HA
- Setup Homekit - this is just for help with setting up SSID on your Meross device.
- In HA install integration “HomeKit Device” not “HomeKit Bridge”
Make sure your Apple product you are using to setup Meross with is on the same SSID you want the Meross device to be on.
Steps to add Meross device to HA
- From Home app on your Apple product add an accessory by clicking the + sign on top right corner in the Home app.
- Scan the Homekit code on your Meross product. Make note of the code near the homekit scan code.
- Select room and can just leave it as default
- Now you should see the Meross product in Apple Home app and its now setup with the SSID and has wifi connection.
- Now select the Meross device in Home app and remove it (if it is not removed then HA will not be able to add it)
- Go to HA and open HomeKit Device integration
- Click on Add Entry and it will scan the network for any compatible Homekit devices that is not joined to any Home app at that time.
- You will be prompted the numeric value for the device Homekit code noted from earlier step.
- Put in the homekit code number then proceed
- You should get popup for the Meross device and proceed with normal HA device setup