Smartphone running iOS 9* or later, Android 4.1 or later.
Existing Wi-Fi network.
*HomeKit version requires iOS 13.0 or later.

AFAIK, if you want to run Meross from your computer, you have to install Blue Stacks emulator otherwise, read above.
The advantage of using an iPad is that you can walk around with it to see if your setup and times are working.
Yes, the location of those pods can affect whether or not you can pick up the WiFi signal.

To be honest, I know VERY little about WiFi and what it's capable of.
jaybass


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