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Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Key differences between Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor and Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Feature differences among your selected devices

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor — Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz, 1T1R, with one internal antenna); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Energy Monitoring (features): Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor — Yes (Real-time power plus consumption history and cost estimates in the Meross app); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Zigbee Router (features): Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor — No; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — Yes (A reliable connection is crucial for your Zigbee network. ZBMINIR2, as a Zigbee router device with Turbo Mode, boosts signal strength and expands coverage for optimal performance.).

Specifications to check side by side

Zigbee (connectivity): Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor — No; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — Zigbee Hub required.
Apple Home (integrations): Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor — Yes (Via Matter. Meross also lists HomeKit directly; remote access needs a HomePod, Apple TV or iPad acting as a home hub); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — SONOFF Hub required (SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.).
Matter (integrations): Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor — Yes (Matter over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, the protocol the product is named for, with multi-admin pairing across Meross, Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — SONOFF Hub required (The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.).
Ac Load Voltage (power): Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor — 100-240V; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — 100-240 V.

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Option 1 · Meross

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Last updated October 2026

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Apple Home

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy MonitorYes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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Matter

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy MonitorYes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz, 1T1R, with one internal antenna
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Bluetooth

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Radio Frequency

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Thread

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Z Wave

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Zigbee Hub required

Features

Automations

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Timers, countdowns, schedules and sunrise/sunset routines in the Meross app, which keep running while the network is offline
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Din Rail Mount

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Catalog note
A concealed module for a junction box, a ceiling rose or the appliance's own housing, marked indoor use only
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Dry Contact Mode

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Catalog note
The output block is L out and N, so the module switches the live wire instead of offering a potential-free contact
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Energy Monitoring

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor

Yes

Manufacturer source

The switch measures electrical consumption.

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
Region: US version
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Follow the wiring guide and appliance-specific load restrictions.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Real-time power plus consumption history and cost estimates in the Meross app

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Interlock Mode

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

On Off Button

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
1 x On/Off button, held for 5 seconds to start a factory reset, next to a single status LED
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Ota

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Meross documents firmware upgrades through the Meross app, including for units commissioned into Apple Home, Google Home or Alexa
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Power Off Memory

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Relay Channels

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: 1
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 1

Wet Contact Mode

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
L out carries the switched live wire to the load
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Wireless Switch Mode

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee Router

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
A reliable connection is crucial for your Zigbee network. ZBMINIR2, as a Zigbee router device with Turbo Mode, boosts signal strength and expands coverage for optimal performance.

Integrations

Alexa

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Apple Home

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter. Meross also lists HomeKit directly; remote access needs a HomePod, Apple TV or iPad acting as a home hub
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.

Google Home

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Home Assistant

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter. The Amazon listing names Home Assistant as a supported controller
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Matter

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor

Yes

Manufacturer source

The MSS715MA supports Matter.

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
Region: US version
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Follow the wiring guide and appliance-specific load restrictions.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Matter over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, the protocol the product is named for, with multi-admin pairing across Meross, Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

SONOFF Hub required

Catalog note

The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.

SmartThings

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter. The Amazon listing names SmartThings as a supported controller
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: 100-240V
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 100-240 V

Ac Power

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Input 100-240V~, 50/60Hz; output 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 16.0A max, as printed on the unit
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Capacitive Load

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Load Voltage

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Current

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Power

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Power

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Catalog note
Mains AC only: the label rates both input and output as 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Idle Consumption

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Inductive Load

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Neutral Required

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
The listing states the module needs a neutral wire, and the input block has L, S in and N terminals
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Resistive Load

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Meross rates it for high-draw resistive appliances: water heaters, ovens, electric heaters and underfloor heating
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor

16A

Manufacturer source

The stated maximum current is 16 A.

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
Region: US version
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Follow the wiring guide and appliance-specific load restrictions.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

10A

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: 3800W
Catalog note
The official safety graphic states a maximum output of 16A, 3800W
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 2400W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overheating Protection

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: Yes
Catalog note
Overheat protection plus a PC V0 flame-retardant housing
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overpower Protection

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overvoltage Protection

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor: No
Catalog note
Meross's safety specification lists only the flame-retardant housing, the 16A/3800W maximum and overheat protection
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Specifications for Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor versus Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Specification	Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz, 1T1R, with one internal antenna	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Not recorded	No
Radio Frequency	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	Zigbee Hub required
Features
Automations	Yes Catalog note Timers, countdowns, schedules and sunrise/sunset routines in the Meross app, which keep running while the network is offline	Yes
Din Rail Mount	No Catalog note A concealed module for a junction box, a ceiling rose or the appliance's own housing, marked indoor use only	No
Dry Contact Mode	No Catalog note The output block is L out and N, so the module switches the live wire instead of offering a potential-free contact	No
Energy Monitoring	Yes Manufacturer source The switch measures electrical consumption. Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor Region US version Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Follow the wiring guide and appliance-specific load restrictions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Real-time power plus consumption history and cost estimates in the Meross app	No
Interlock Mode	No	No
On Off Button	Yes Catalog note 1 x On/Off button, held for 5 seconds to start a factory reset, next to a single status LED	Yes
Ota	Yes Catalog note Meross documents firmware upgrades through the Meross app, including for units commissioned into Apple Home, Google Home or Alexa	Yes
Power Off Memory	Not recorded	Yes
Relay Channels	1	1
Wet Contact Mode	Yes Catalog note L out carries the switched live wire to the load	Yes
Wireless Switch Mode	Not recorded	No
Zigbee Router	No	Yes Catalog note A reliable connection is crucial for your Zigbee network. ZBMINIR2, as a Zigbee router device with Turbo Mode, boosts signal strength and expands coverage for optimal performance.
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter. Meross also lists HomeKit directly; remote access needs a HomePod, Apple TV or iPad acting as a home hub	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Via Matter. The Amazon listing names Home Assistant as a supported controller	Yes
Matter	Yes Manufacturer source The MSS715MA supports Matter. Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor Region US version Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Follow the wiring guide and appliance-specific load restrictions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Matter over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, the protocol the product is named for, with multi-admin pairing across Meross, Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter. The Amazon listing names SmartThings as a supported controller	Yes
Power
Ac Load Voltage	100-240V	100-240 V
Ac Power	Yes Catalog note Input 100-240V~, 50/60Hz; output 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 16.0A max, as printed on the unit	Yes
Capacitive Load	Not recorded	No
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Load Voltage	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Power	No Catalog note Mains AC only: the label rates both input and output as 100-240V~ 50/60Hz	No
Idle Consumption	Not recorded	Not recorded
Inductive Load	Not recorded	No
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Inductive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Neutral Required	Yes Catalog note The listing states the module needs a neutral wire, and the input block has L, S in and N terminals	Yes
Resistive Load	Yes Catalog note Meross rates it for high-draw resistive appliances: water heaters, ovens, electric heaters and underfloor heating	Yes
Resistive Maximum Load Current	16A Manufacturer source The stated maximum current is 16 A. Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor Region US version Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Follow the wiring guide and appliance-specific load restrictions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.	10A
Resistive Maximum Load Power	3800W Catalog note The official safety graphic states a maximum output of 16A, 3800W	2400W
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	No	Not recorded
Overheating Protection	Yes Catalog note Overheat protection plus a PC V0 flame-retardant housing	Not recorded
Overpower Protection	No	Not recorded
Overvoltage Protection	No Catalog note Meross's safety specification lists only the flame-retardant housing, the 16A/3800W maximum and overheat protection	Not recorded

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