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Pros:
- Quality construction
- Fits like a glove
- The mechanical closure fortunately holds, but unfortunately, it doesn't save only where you would want it to

The major con:
The case consists of two separate parts, which do NOT connect in any way. The bottom part securely attaches to the main piece of the AirPods case, but the top part is held in place only by a sticky tape, which loses its stickiness after 5-6 days.
Result: the top part often comes off, and where I used to only worry about the original AirPods case, now I also have to deal with this little black thing. (I got it supposedly to keep the AirPods safe from accidental opening while they hang outside my bag for quicker access)

This issue CANNOT be solved with instant glue (I tried it, as you can see in the photos), so I am considering getting a good, very thin nano-tape, preferably from 3M, and applying as much as I can, just in case...

Also, keep in mind that this case makes the whole package QUITE bulkier; it is not a slim construction. It does provide the corresponding protection, but don't think that the difference in bulk will be negligible.

Additionally, the strap you will see in the photos is my custom one. The strap that comes with the case is quite long and isn't very convenient; the case hangs too low and sways a lot when hanging freely

I have 6 of these at home.

The positives:
- good image and sound
- decent night mode
- even though it is sold as for indoor use, it can withstand a little rain on the balcony (it is quite protected where I have it but not 100%)

The negatives:
- two-way communication is NOT two-way. You press the button to record, release the button and send. While you are talking, you cannot hear what the other person is saying. The same goes for the first 2-3 seconds after sending. Overall, a VERY POOR IMPLEMENTATION of "two-way" communication, which in practice is NOT
- unreliable motion tracking. Although there is an option in the settings to notify you if it detects movement from a person and/or pet, in practice it does not distinguish between them. I have enabled it to notify me only if it sees a person, and in practice it notifies me every time my cat passes by

The positives
- good construction, high-quality exterior
- beautiful and stylish

The negatives
- for its size, the compartments are few and NOT PRACTICAL
- the main compartment is the biggest drawback, as it is NOT AT ALL PRACTICAL. In the "closed" configuration, it is very narrow (only enough space for folded pants and a shirt) and you have to open the internal zipper to fit another layer of clothing, still tightly packed. If you want the main compartment to be practical, you have to use the "open" configuration, which is achieved with a zipper that goes all around. The problem lies in the internal zipper, which is in completely the wrong position.
- also, when it is in the closed configuration and "full" of clothes in the main compartment (January month: 1 pair of pants, 1 shirt, 2 medium-thickness wool sweaters, and 2 undershirts), it becomes very bulky and puts pressure on the laptop in the back compartment.
- I would like the back straps to have a bit more padding. They are not bad, but some people may find them uncomfortable, especially if they are used to 5.11 backpacks. They are quite thin and look a bit fake (but they are not, they hold up).

I have a Samsonite laptop backpack that has 2/3 of the volume of this one, also expandable with a zipper, and it can fit almost the same things in its "open" configuration as this one does when it is "open"

In terms of taste, it has the classic "herbiness" of CBD. As a result of the CBD, I wasn't impressed, for now the classic oil works better.

What definitely didn't impress me is that on the first day, I put it in my pocket and somehow it leaked inside (and I didn't have it with 10000 other things) and my pocket and hands got oily. So out of the 2ml, only 0.5 is left, you know... So note that in terms of construction quality, it's not the best.

Today, I went to the store where I bought it, somewhere in Exarcheia, to get another product because I can already see it running out. I explained to the saleswoman what happened and that I don't consider it to be of good construction quality, and she was telling me various stories like "you know, you have to keep it upright in your pocket and not lean at all" and other crazy things

This liquid may indeed contain aloe vera, but you can't really tell what it truly is. It is a slightly bitter-sour water that reminds me more of "Sour Water" without carbonation, rather than something that actually contains aloe juice. And because I have relatives who have plants and have given me bottles of natural aloe juice several times, I can confidently say that this "thing" doesn't resemble at all what we all know and are accustomed to as aloe juice. Simply disgusting! (But I can't ask them to provide me with it all the time.)

Today I laid a 12.5sqm room with a 4mm thick screed. I started with (fortunately only) 2 bags of Durostick D-64 and due to the lack of the product in local stores (Volos), I discovered this one here and needed another 6 bags.

Compared to D-64:
- It works and spreads much better, and the material is finer
- It dries (much) faster
- One bag of this (23kg) covers more or less the same square meters as D-64 (25kg) - with minimal deviations
- The price of Mapei is clearly better: with the same amount of money I spent on 2 bags of D-64 in local stores, I bought 3 bags of Mapei.

The difference was noticed by the craftsman who laid them, with the scale clearly leaning towards Mapei

The build quality is very good. I would give it 5 stars if it didn't frequently get stuck. And let's say you're at home, okay. You unplug it and plug it back in and it does the necessary restart. But if you're away and can't do that, you're stuck. So its "smart" features are basically useless.

I have another socket similar to the Gosund one that is quite reliable. No crashes or anything for almost 2 years now, not even once.

So for me, stay away from this product. After their "smart" thermostat, this is the second product I bought and have to give a bad review regarding their smart aspect

First and foremost: this switch is ALLER-RETOUR (two-way). I had researched it on their website and its purchase confirmed it for me. In an aller-retour circuit, you only need to replace one switch with this one and the entire circuit functions normally. The MSS510X model is the non-aller-retour and this one, the MSS550X, is the aller-retour.

Also:
Easy setup on HomeKit, worked immediately.
Immediate response to commands from the mobile.

Note: like all smart switches, it does not have the classic "ears" to secure it in the wall box and it is secured with screws in the corresponding slots that the "new type" boxes have. If you have such boxes, all is well.
[EASY HACK]: Otherwise, you can drill 2 holes with a 6mm drill bit inside the box, at the middle height, one on the far left and the other on the far right, and of course, insert a wall plug in each hole. Then you can secure the switch with common (chipboard) screws 7cm long (70x3.5), and it will definitely hold much better than what I have seen with the "new type" switch boxes.

EDIT 3/7/2023

THE ONLY DOWNSIDE:
I asked Meross about the possibility of releasing this switch in a version with two buttons, and they replied that they "do not consider such a possibility because they do not see any demand in the market" ?‍♂️?‍♂️?‍♂️. Whatever you say, guys...

With a little searching on AliExpress, however, you can find switches that support HomeKit and are double or triple, and they look very similar to this one. I have ordered many of them, they all work fine, but they are not aller-retour. So in my house, I installed Meross switches where I wanted aller-retour and Chinese switches where I didn't, and I managed just fine without having to resort to solutions like Aqara (as I'm not a big fan of anything that requires a hub in general) or Legrand to save money!

In its basic functions (as a dumb thermostat), it works correctly. The problems start when you want to use its "smart" features.

I bought it in combination with 7 smart radiator valves, some "smart" plugs, and a few switches. The radiator valves and switches were the only ones that worked perfectly with HomeKit without any issues.

However, this thermostat gave me a lot of trouble in the "smart" part. (Disclaimer: I am a developer, so I know how to debug something). To make a long story short:
- I struggled a lot to integrate it into HomeKit (9 out of 10 attempts failed, with the same parameters)
- I still haven't managed to do it in the Meross app (it is needed for firmware updates)
- I tried to integrate it into the Meross app from an Android device, but again without success. It was even worse there.

But the worst part is that 1-2 times a week, the thermostat would "freeze" in terms of remote management. In its basic function, as a dumb thermostat giving commands to the boiler, it doesn't freeze. It freezes in terms of not responding from the mobile app. So, you have to go to the electrical panel, turn off the corresponding circuit breaker for 5-6 seconds to perform a power cycle.

In retrospect, I saw that many people abroad have many complaints about the firmware of devices from this brand, and many criticize them. Both the thermostat and the plugs I bought have these issues.

To integrate it into HomeKit, what will work easier is to go through the WiFi settings. There you will see that the device has its own WiFi, and when you tap on it, it asks if you want to add the device to HomeKit and your home network.

Apple HomeKit and remote access:
I struggled to make the Meross app work because I couldn't see anything when I was away from home through HomeKit. This was ultimately due to the fact that I had an old 3rd generation Apple TV (which I don't particularly like as a product).
The solution is to get an Apple TV generation 4 or above, or any HomePod. I bought a HomePod mini and now I can control everything in my house remotely.

However, it is useful to integrate the devices into the Meross app for firmware updates and for that reason alone.