Good hardware, let down by software Pros Cons Good hardware designNice screenSome very clever features Poor notificationsLack of attention to detail Heads up. This is a critical review; not because this is a bad watch it’s not, but it misses the little things that if fixed could make it a great watch. So I’m irked.
If you have ever read any of my other smart home product reviews you may notice one of my biggest complaints is a lack of support for the walled garden that is Apple HomeKit, I mean sure there are ways to add unsupported devices if your technically savvy and have the time to tinker but for most brands and devices you are paying a hefty premium for the security and ease of use that is promised by HomeKit support. Enter Meross, a relatively well-known brand in the Smarthome tech space that focuses on budget-friendly devices with elegant designs while still…
The sensor comes in 2 primary varients, 1 with the hub for connecting and standalone, I have the hub version to review today. in the box you get the bare minimum, the 2 sensors themselves and the hub (if you chose the hub version) alongside the USB C cable for connecting the hub to the mains and 2 small pieces of adhesive strip.
The arrival of this box marked my first experience with Flic, but I've seen a few of my favourite YouTube smart home channels talk about their buttons and how nice they are to use, so this one came with a level of excitement. The question therefore becomes was it worth the wait?