Meross MSL420HK Smart WiFi Table Lamp User Manual
- October 28, 2023
- Meross
Table of Contents
Meross MSL420HK Smart WiFi Table Lamp
Specification
- STYLE: STYLE-420
- BRAND: Meross
- COLOR: Multicolor
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 94″D x 3.94″W x 5.59″H
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Dimmable
- LIGHT SOURCE TYPE: LED
- MATERIAL: Plastic
- ROOM TYPE: Bedroom
- SHADE COLOR: Multicolor
- POWER SOURCE: Corded Electric
- SHAPE: Cylinder
- ITEM WEIGHT: 12 ounces
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 3.94 x 3.94 x 5.59 inches
Introduction
The intelligent lamp works with Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Apple Watch, Siri, and Amazon Alexa. By using short voice instructions, you may operate your lamp hands-free. You may operate the smart bulb remotely from any location with an internet connection using Meross or the Home app. For more product details, scroll down and look in the “Product guides and documentation – User Manual” section. Only 2.4 GHz WiFi networks are supported, please. You may change the brightness of your table lamp from 3% to 100% and select between cool energizing lights, warm relaxing lights, night lights, and colorful mood lights to suit various circumstances. It has a tunable white color temperature range of 2700-6500K and 16 million colors. You may operate the smart bulb from any location with an internet connection by connecting it to the Home (iOS 13+) or Meross apps.
Create timers, countdowns, or schedules to turn your lamp on and off automatically based on your routines. You can even use scenes to manage multiple Meross products at once. Compatible with Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (iOS 13.0 or later), Apple Watch, Siri, and Amazon Alexa. Voice commands make controlling it simple. Only 2.4GHz WiFi networks are supported, please.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
- Please contact seller for replacement if there is any damage caused by transportation.
- Please plug in the socket in proper condition and away from children.
- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
- For indoor use only.
- This product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
- When you leave the product unused for a long time unplug the product from the power outlet.
WARRANTY
Meross products are covered by a 12 months limited warranty from the date of its original purchase. If any problems occur, please contact [email protected] for help.
We can only provide aftersales service for products that are sold by Meross or Meross authorized retailers and distributors.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
- Download the Meross app.
- Connect power cable and power the device up.
Smart ambient light only supports 2.4GHz networks.
SET UP THE DEVICE.
- For Android user. Open Meross app and tap+ on the top right. Just follow the instructions in Meross app and you will set it up in minutes. If you want to use HomeKit with an iOS device after setup on Android. Just launch your Apple Home app and scan or input the code printed on the device or user manual. No reset or extra configuration needed.
- For iOS user. Please follow instructions below.
- Please ensure that your iPhone or iPad is connecting to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Or you may not be able to set it up.
- Please make sure you are having iOS 13 or above. We recommend you to upgrade to iOS 14 to have better Home Kit user experience.
- Use Apple Home app instead of Meross app to set it up. Just launch your Home app and tap “Add Accessory” or+ on the top right and follow the instructions. It may take a few minutes and then you’ll be all set. The setup code is printed on the device and the user manual. Input the code on the label and wait. You should be able to set it up in a minute.
- If the QR code won’t work, please tap “Don’t Have a Code or Can’t Scan” and choose the smart plug model. Input the code on the label and wait. You should be able to set it up in a minute.
- After that, if you’d like to manage your device in Meross app, please connect to your home Wi-Fi and launch your Meross app and tap+ on the top right. It will help you find devices in the same Wi-Fi network. Just tap add and you’ll be able to manage your device in Meross app. For example, upgrading firmware and binding to Amazon or Google voice assistants.
NOTE:
- According to Apple HomeKit, the only way to set up HomeKit accessory with iOS is Home app. If you don’t want to set up with Home app, you will have to use an Android device.
- lf you can’t setup the device with Home app. It might be that the iOS is having cache issue with Homekit device. Please try to
- Reset the smart device and kill the Home app and retry.
- Restart your iOS and retry. (This is important.)
- Ensurethatyouri0S is connecting to2.4GofyourhomeWi-Fi.
- Have your iOS forget all other Wi-Fi in your home.
- Apple HomeKit with Siri and remote control (iOS only). After you finish the setup process. You can control your device with Siri when your iOS is connected to your home Wi-Fi. Learn more at https://supportapple.com/en-11s/HT208280.
You can share control of your home to your family by inviting them. Learn more at https://supportapple.com/en-us/HT208709.
Please be noted that Home app can NOT control your device remotely unless you set up a home hub in your home. Apple requires this hub to fulfill remote control. Learn more at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207057
You can also contact us at [email protected]. We are always happy to help.
LED AND BUTTON RULES
- WI-FI BUTTON: Hold for 5 seconds to enter into Wi-Fi configuration mode.
- STATUS LED: Flashing slowly:
- CONFIGURATION MODE
FLASHING RAPIDLY: Wi-Fi connecting mode.
OFF: Successfully connected.
POWER/LIGHT BUTTON
Short press to turn on the light. Long press 3 seconds to turn light off. Short press when light is already on to change the light color.
HOW TO USE
GENERAL SETTINGS
- DEVICE NAME: Change device name.
- USER MANUAL: Check user manual.
- AMAZON ALEXA & GOOGLE ASSISTANT: Check how to pair Amazon Alexa and Google assistant on Account->integration.
VOICE CONTROL
AMAZON ALEXA:
The example commands are as followings:
- “Alexa, set the ambient light to red.”
- “Alexa, set the ambient light warmer.”
- “Alexa, dim ambient light by 30%.”
GOOGLE ASSISTANT:
The example commands are as follows:
- “Hey Google, brighten ambient light.”
- “Hey Google, set the ambient light to coal white.”
- “Hey Google, change the ambient light to magenta.”
APPLE HOMEKIT WITH SIRI AND REMOTE CONTROL (IOS ONLY)
After you finish the setup process. You can control your device with Siri when your iOS is connected to your home Wi-Fi. Learn more at https://supportapple.com/en-us/HJ208280
Siri commands are as following:
- “Hey Siri, turn on the ambient light.”
- “Hey Siri, turn off the ambient light.”
- “Hey Siri, is the ambient light on?”
NOTE: Please replace the ‘ambient light’ to the device name you set.
You can share control of your home to your family by inviting them. Learn more at https://supportapple.com/en-us/HT208709
Please be noted that Home app can NOT control your device remotely unless you set up a home hub in your home. Apple requires this hub to fulfil remote control. Learn more at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207057.
WIDGETS
Widgets are the quick access to your Meross devices and Scenes. To enable it, please go to Account-> Widget to add shortcuts first. And then follow below steps on your smartphones to activate them.
FOR IPHONES:
- Swipe to the right on your Home or Lock screen.
- Scroll down to the bottom of your widget list and then tap edit.
- Scroll down to find Meross and add it.
FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONES:
- On the home screen, tap and hold on an available space.
- Tap Widgets, find Meross widget and then add it.
FAQs
At Meross we strive to assure your satisfaction. If you have any questions about Smart Ambient Light, please feel free to contact [email protected].
How do I reset my Meross Smart Ambient Light?
Hold the Wi-Fi button for 5 seconds, it will reset and enter Wi-Fi configuration mode. Note that factory reset will erase all of your custom settings, and you’ll have to set it up again.
What should I do when my Meross app is unable to control the added Ambient Light?
Please check the following:
- Check the main Wi-Fi internet connection.
- Make sure the main Wi-Fi password hasn’t been changed.
- Hold Wi-Fi button for 5 seconds to reset and try to add it again.
How do I pair my Meross devices with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant?
Visit Account->Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant page within Meross app for pairing instructions.
Why my iOS will require me to use Home app when setting it up?
This is required by Apple iOS. If you want manage your device in Meross app, please launch your Meross app after the setup and tap+ on the top right. Meross app will find devices in the same Wi-Fi network.
My Home app can’t add the device by scanning the QR code.
You can tap “Don’t Have a Code or Can’t Scan” and input the code manually.
1 can’t pair my device with HomeKit anyhow.
Please make sure your iOS is connecting to the 2.4GHz of your home Wi-Fi and you are having iOS 13 or above. Restart your iOS will help due to some system cache issue.
Does this work with HomeKit adaptive lighting?
NO! As of 2022-05-02 it does not work with Homekit Adaptive lighting. Nor do the Meross bulbs.
Does this lamp work with Apple HomeKit?
Yes, this smart lamp work with Apple Homekit, Alexa and Google Assistant.
Doe this lamp have preset color changing cycle?
No, it does not.
Is the adapter/power cord for US plug only? And is it up to 240v compatible?
The adapter/power cord is not for US plug only, and it is up to 240v compatible.
Can a HomeKit automation be configured to “ramp” the light on or off over a very long fade time? I’d like to simulate a 20 minute sunrise or sunset.
No. I looked for this ramp feature in the HomeKit but didn’t find it.
How do I control if I buy 2 of these? how to set up Wi-Fi?
Use the app cited in the instructions, and when you set them up, you have the chance to name them. The same can apply for all smart ligths/light bulbs.
110v o 220v?
This one is a 110V.
What is the power consumption in Watts?
12Vdc/500mA or 6 Watts.
how long is the power adapter?
Not more than 2”.