
Option 1 · Meross
Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer MST200
Last updated October 2026
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Option 1 · Meross
Last updated October 2026
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The Meross app sends instant notifications for system irregularities.
The official specification lists the timer's wireless standard as 433MHz RF and requires a Meross Smart Hub: the hub holds the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio, the timer does not. | One hub covers up to 24 timers.
Weather-based Smart Skip suspends watering before, during and after rain and in freezing or high-wind conditions, and an adjustable auto shut-off (15 minutes by default) closes the valve on its own.
The official feature list describes one-touch manual watering on the two zone buttons and never mentions a child or button lock.
The app keeps a watering history alongside historical water consumption.
The timer tracks water usage.
Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer MST200 manufacturer product page →US kit variant. The timer and hub have different electrical and weather-resistance ratings; batteries are not included.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Real-time and historical water consumption per zone in the Meross app.
Alexa supports neither the Matter Water Valve device type nor any irrigation category, so the valve has nothing to map to
Alexa supports neither the Matter Water Valve device type nor any irrigation category, so the valve has nothing to map to
Listed as supported on the official product page, through the Meross Smart Hub the timer is paired to. | Meross notes that Apple Home coverage is voice and remote control, without Apple Home automation features.
Listed as supported on the official product page, through the Meross Smart Hub the timer is paired to.
The community Meross LAN integration for Home Assistant (HACS) reaches the timer through the hub. MST200 support landed in the 6.0.0 alpha line, where testers report both zone switches and the per-channel watering settings working; the 5.x releases detect it as an MST100 and expose only one zone.
The official product page's compatibility matrix marks Matter and Thread as not supported.
Listed as supported on the official product page, through the Meross Smart Hub the timer is paired to.
Pairs with a SmartThings hub as a standard Zigbee device using the SONOFF driver
The official scheduling spec is time based only (start time, duration, frequency); water use is reported, not used as a stop condition.
The official scheduling spec is time based only (start time, duration, frequency); water use is reported, not used as a stop condition.
Watering schedules can be configured.
Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer MST200 manufacturer product page →US kit variant. The timer and hub have different electrical and weather-resistance ratings; batteries are not included.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Per-zone schedules with adjustable start times, durations from 1 minute to 24 hours and frequency by weekday, fixed interval or odd/even days. | Watering plans are stored on the timer itself, so they keep running when the internet connection drops (the weather skip does not).
The timer takes four 1.5 V alkaline AA batteries.
Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer MST200 manufacturer product page →US kit variant. The timer and hub have different electrical and weather-resistance ratings; batteries are not included.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
| Specification | Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer MST200 | Sonoff Zigbee Smart Water Valve |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
YesCatalog noteThe Meross app sends instant notifications for system irregularities. | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
NoCatalog noteThe official specification lists the timer's wireless standard as 433MHz RF and requires a Meross Smart Hub: the hub holds the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio, the timer does not. | One hub covers up to 24 timers. | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Zigbee Hub required | |
| Features | ||
YesCatalog noteWeather-based Smart Skip suspends watering before, during and after rain and in freezing or high-wind conditions, and an adjustable auto shut-off (15 minutes by default) closes the valve on its own. | Yes | |
NoCatalog noteThe official feature list describes one-touch manual watering on the two zone buttons and never mentions a child or button lock. | Not recorded | |
YesCatalog noteThe app keeps a watering history alongside historical water consumption. | Yes | |
| 2 | 1 | |
YesManufacturer sourceThe timer tracks water usage. Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer MST200 manufacturer product page →
US kit variant. The timer and hub have different electrical and weather-resistance ratings; batteries are not included. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog noteReal-time and historical water consumption per zone in the Meross app. | Yes | |
| Integrations | ||
NoCatalog noteAlexa supports neither the Matter Water Valve device type nor any irrigation category, so the valve has nothing to map to | NoCatalog noteAlexa supports neither the Matter Water Valve device type nor any irrigation category, so the valve has nothing to map to | |
Meross Hub requiredCatalog noteListed as supported on the official product page, through the Meross Smart Hub the timer is paired to. | Meross notes that Apple Home coverage is voice and remote control, without Apple Home automation features. | No | |
Meross Hub requiredCatalog noteListed as supported on the official product page, through the Meross Smart Hub the timer is paired to. | Yes | |
Meross Hub requiredCatalog noteThe community Meross LAN integration for Home Assistant (HACS) reaches the timer through the hub. MST200 support landed in the 6.0.0 alpha line, where testers report both zone switches and the per-channel watering settings working; the 5.x releases detect it as an MST100 and expose only one zone. | Yes | |
NoCatalog noteThe official product page's compatibility matrix marks Matter and Thread as not supported. | No | |
Meross Hub requiredCatalog noteListed as supported on the official product page, through the Meross Smart Hub the timer is paired to. | YesCatalog notePairs with a SmartThings hub as a standard Zigbee device using the SONOFF driver | |
| Irrigation Plans | ||
NoCatalog noteThe official scheduling spec is time based only (start time, duration, frequency); water use is reported, not used as a stop condition. | Yes | |
NoCatalog noteThe official scheduling spec is time based only (start time, duration, frequency); water use is reported, not used as a stop condition. | Yes | |
YesManufacturer sourceWatering schedules can be configured. Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer MST200 manufacturer product page →
US kit variant. The timer and hub have different electrical and weather-resistance ratings; batteries are not included. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog notePer-zone schedules with adjustable start times, durations from 1 minute to 24 hours and frequency by weekday, fixed interval or odd/even days. | Watering plans are stored on the timer itself, so they keep running when the internet connection drops (the weather skip does not). | Yes | |
| Power | ||
| Not recorded | 20 months | |
4x AAManufacturer sourceThe timer takes four 1.5 V alkaline AA batteries. Meross Smart Sprinkler Timer MST200 manufacturer product page →
US kit variant. The timer and hub have different electrical and weather-resistance ratings; batteries are not included. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 4x AA | |
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