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MeacoDry Arete Two 20L
- Cloud integration
- Cloud required
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified November 2026
Our verdict
A well-built 20L dehumidifier with a built-in HEPA H13 filter and a five-year warranty. Home Assistant support is awkward: the only route found is a community workaround through the Tuya cloud, which is why it is not our pick for local control.
What can Home Assistant control on the MeacoDry Arete Two 20L?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Switch | On/off via Tuya cloud |
| Humidity | Sensor | Current room humidity |
Meaco's own app is not supported by Home Assistant. A community walkthrough moves the unit from the Meaco app to the Tuya Smart app and adds it through Home Assistant's Tuya integration, which exposes humidity and on/off. That removes it from the Meaco app and is done at your own risk. Tuya is cloud push, so control depends on Tuya's servers.
Specs
| tank | 4.8 litres |
|---|---|
| capacity | 20L/day (Meaco rating) |
| warranty | 5 years |
How does the MeacoDry Arete Two 20L compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeacoDry Arete Two 20L (this product) | £298.95 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | Cloud |
| Duux Bora Smart 20L | — | Wi-Fi | Cloud | HACS |
| Inventor EVA II PRO 20L | — | Wi-Fi | Yes | HACS |
| Midea Cube 20 | — | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the MeacoDry Arete Two 20L work with Home Assistant locally?
- Partly. The MeacoDry Arete Two 20L connects to Home Assistant through the manufacturer's cloud integration (Tuya), which relies on the Meaco cloud. It works in Home Assistant, but commands go via the internet and stop working during an outage of your connection or the Meaco service.
- Which protocol does the MeacoDry Arete Two 20L use, and do I need a hub?
- The MeacoDry Arete Two 20L uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Meaco's own hub is not required when you integrate through the manufacturer's cloud integration (Tuya).
- How much does the MeacoDry Arete Two 20L cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the MeacoDry Arete Two 20L is £298.95 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in November 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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