Meross Smart Table Lamp review: One of the best value smart lights around

When people think about the best smart lights, it's usually the big names that come to mind. Brands like Philips Hue and Govee tend to dominate the conversation, offering feature-packed products that can completely transform a room. The downside, of course, is that they often come with equally eye-watering price tags.

That said, you're simply looking for an affordable smart lamp that can add a splash of colour and atmosphere to your home without costing a fortune, Meross' latest offering could be one worth paying attention to.

Having already reviewed a wide range of smart lights, I was keen to see whether the Meross Smart Table Lamp could actually compete with more established rivals. After several days of testing it as part of my daily smart home setup, here's how it performed.

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Price and availability

The Meross Smart Table Lamp is priced at £35.99/$46.99 and is available in four regional variants, each supplied with the appropriate power adaptor for the UK, US, EU or Australia.

You can buy it directly from Meross or via Amazon, making it widely available and one of the more affordable smart lamps on the market.

Unboxing and set up

When it comes to setting up the Meross Smart Table Lamp, you can use it entirely through the touch controls on top of the unit, but to unlock its full potential you'll want to connect it to the Meross app. In truth, most of the core functions can be controlled directly on the lamp itself, but the app gives you far more precision over colours, brightness levels and automation settings.

After plugging the lamp in, setup involved downloading the Meross app, selecting the Smart Table Lamp from the Ambient Lamp category and following the on-screen instructions. I connected it to my Wi-Fi network through Apple's Home app integration, and the whole process took less than a minute. Once connected, the lamp appeared instantly within the Meross app and was ready to use.

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I also linked it to my Amazon Alexa setup, which, as readers of my Echo Show 8 review will know, sits at the heart of my smart home. This was equally simple, with the Meross app prompting me to connect Alexa almost immediately after setup.

Once linked, I gained access to an even wider range of colour controls and automation options through the Alexa app. One of the first routines I created was having the lamp automatically switch on at sunset using a warm orange glow that mimics the colours of the evening sun, and it's quickly become one of my favourite automations.

Design and features

Unlike many smart lights that lean heavily into futuristic aesthetics, Meross has opted for a much cleaner and more understated design. The Smart Table Lamp features a simple cylindrical shape with a frosted white diffuser that softens the light and creates an even glow throughout the room.

The lamp is made primarily from plastic and feels very lightweight, but importantly doesn't feel cheap. In fact, the diffuser does a surprisingly good job of making the light feel more premium than the price would suggest.

Rather than cluttering the design with multiple buttons, Meross has included a single touch-sensitive control on the top of the lamp. A short tap turns the lamp on and off, another tap cycles through colours, and a long press adjusts brightness. It's intuitive and easy to use, particularly if you just want to make quick adjustments without reaching for your phone.

As mentioned, the lamp works with major smart home platforms including Apple Home, Google Home and Amazon Alexa, making it easy to slot into an existing smart home setup. Once connected, voice control works exactly as you'd expect, and the lamp can be incorporated into wider smart home automations alongside other devices.

Performance

For the money, I've been very impressed by the Meross Smart Table Lamp. Whilst the physical controls are fairly basic, its smart home integration is excellent. Once connected to the Meross app or your smart home platform of choice, you gain precise control over colours, brightness and schedules, which is where the lamp really stands out.

Throughout testing, I found the app responsive and reliable. Changes happen almost instantly, with virtually no delay between selecting a setting and seeing the lamp respond. The range of colours is impressive at this price point, and the diffused lighting creates a high-quality glow that feels much more premium than you'd expect.

The automations I set up also worked flawlessly, consistently triggering at the correct times without missing a beat. If anything, my only real wish was that the lamp was portable and included a battery, but that's a fairly minor complaint given the price. The power cable is discreet, the plug is compact, and neither really detracts from the overall experience.

Verdict

The Meross Smart Table Lamp proves you don't need to spend a fortune to get an impressive smart lighting experience. Its simple design and reliable smart home connectivity make it incredibly easy to live with, and its responsive controls, huge choice of colours and dependable automations mean it quickly starts to feel like a much more expensive product than its price tag suggests.

That said, the physical controls are fairly basic, and those looking for advanced lighting effects or a portable design may find themselves wanting more. However, for anyone after an affordable smart lamp that's a pleasure to use day-to-day, the Meross Smart Table Lamp punches well above its weight.

Alternative to consider

The closest competitor is probably the Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL. It's significantly more expensive, but that extra cost brings an integrated speaker, more advanced lighting effects and access to Govee's larger ecosystem.

However, if you're simply looking for an affordable smart lamp with excellent app controls, smart home compatibility and great lighting quality, I'd still recommend the Meross Smart Table Lamp over a lot of other choices.