Cloud Control - homebridge-plugins/homebridge-meross GitHub Wiki

If you enter your Meross username and password in the configuration then the plugin will download a list of your supported devices into HomeKit.

You can use the 'Hide From HomeKit' configuration option to remove and ignore any devices, for example if already-HomeKit-compatible devices appear twice in the Home app.

Benefits of Cloud Control (over local control)

• Easier setup - no need to enter the device's IP in the configuration
• Remote devices - device does not need to be on the same network as Homebridge
• Real-time updates - if a device is controlled outside of Homebridge (e.g. physically) then the change will appear instantly in HomeKit (no need for polling unlike local control)

Benefits of Local Control (over cloud control)

• Stability - if your internet connection goes down or there is a cloud outage, your devices will continue to work
• Privacy - you can block your devices from the internet and they will continue to function with Homebridge