Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220P3, Single Pole, Needs Neutral Wire, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Light Switch Works with Alexa and Google Home, UL Certified,, No Hub Required, 3-Pack

Great switch, needs more smart actions. I installed 25 tp-link switches (combination of dimmer, switch, and 3 way switch) in my home, and one wemo dimmer.Installation: The tp-link dimmers and switches have different attachment hardware (where you screw the switch to attach it to the electric box in the wall). This is annoying because the switches have a thick plastic, while the dimmers are metal but have a piece of plastic that screws onto the top of the front which has to be removed. I personally prefer the dimmer metal hardware. When you install a dimmer next to a switch you have to really fiddle with them to make the two different sizes look the same after the cover is on.What I like:I really like the fact that I can control these from the switch, my phone, or the from google assistant.I also have a in wall wemo dimmer. When I tell google to turn off or on the lights the wemo is significantly slower to respond then the tp-link. For tp-link the lights start to turn on//off in probably .5 sec while the wemo dimmer may take 2-8 seconds to start to respond.Look – the switches and the covers have a bright shiny finish. In most cases I was not able to use the included cover as they are installed in double or triple switch settings, but I like them where I was able to use them.Light compatibility – I’ve installed these with multiple kinds of dimmable LED lights and they have all functioned well.Light range – I replaced my living room light which originally had the wemo dimmer switch and I noticed that the tp-link uses a greater range of the light bulb – i.e. it dims more and 100% brightness is brigher which I like.These also pretty quickly reconnect to wifi after I flip the breaker off or power outage (unlike some of my other smart devices that I have to setup over an over again with every power blip)Enhancements I would really like:Enabling third party triggers. I use IFTTT to integrate multiple smart things together. While these dimmers are compatible with IFTTT – they are only able to be used as THAT devices (in the “if this than that”(ifttt) recipes). So for example, with my wemo switch, if I wanted to turn on/off some other smart device when I clicked the wemo dimmer switch, I could use the wemo click as a THIS action or trigger. But these switches I can only use to respond to other actions, for example, when my door sensor senses that the door opened I can turn on the entry way light.True Instant on/off: The dimmer switches have a setting where you can change how fast they dim on and off when you click the switch. One option is “Instant”. When I have it set to instant, it really just dims on/off fast. I have a non dimmer switch right next to a dimmer switch and when I click both at the same time the dimmer light takes longer, probably a second to turn on, while the non-dimmable switch is instant. This would also probably help with non-dimmable lights. I had non-dimmable lights attached to some of my dimmers and these acted very poorly even when set to instant on. They really buzzed and some even continued to buzz loudly while on.Always on circle light in switch – In places where I have three dimmers together, when I turn one light on, that switches circle on the switch turns off. When I go to turn the light off I instantly think that the switches with the light on are the ones that are on, so I click those two only to find that neither of those lights were on and end up cycling through all three switches.In the kasa app when you select a dimmer or a switch the UI is completely different, it would be nice for them to be more similar.What I don’t like -The click. About 1 out of every 4 times that I click the switch it doesn’t turn on/off. Probably similar to learning to double click on a computer mouse for the first time (for those that can remember that). This could also probably be resolved with the instant on/off I mentioned before. Because it takes about a second even on instant on for the light to come to full power, when you click on and didn’t click hard enough you end up walking past the switch thinking it is just takings its second to dim on, but then you have to walk back to the switch once it actually doesn’t work. Some of my switches also have a bit of a squeaky click, which is also annoying.Note about 3-way switches – Even though my house was built fairly recently, for every set of three way switches, only one of the two wall wirings has the white wire. Luckily these can be paired with an old dumb three way switch and work quite well (i.e. you can use a single 2 pack of 3-way switches for two separate sets of 3-way sockets)Note about wifi – I have mesh wifi in a smallish house so my wifi coverage is good throughout and wifi connectivity has not been an issue for switches.Update Feb 2020:Smart actions – Auto off action. I really like this feature. I have my bathroom vent fans set to auto off after 15 minutes, and I think it has always worked except for one time my WiFi was down. The problem, your only allowed 3 smart actions. I’d love to be able to set more. My son uses the bathroom at the far end of my house and leaves the light on every time. A 15 minute auto off would be perfect. It would also work for closet and hallway lights. TP-link please add more smart actions.

Well thought out switch, but with a few quirks. I recently installed a few WeMo switches so I could test them out, but found they weren’t well designed and I wasn’t particularly happy with them. So I started searching around for a new smart switch (Dimmer), and ran across the Kasa switches. I went ahead and purchased one to test it out.Installation: 5 stars, super easy and much better in my opinion than the WeMo switches. Main wires screw onto to the switch plate, and a couple of wires run off to attach with nuts. WeMo had all wires run off to attach with wire nuts which resulted in large amounts of wire and clutter behind the switches making them much harder to work with.Application: 5 stars, switch was immediately recognized and I had no problems with the application. Unlike the WeMo switches where I had several that had significant problems connecting, and they constantly disconnect. The Kasa switch has had a couple of times where the physical switch didn’t work for a short period of time, but the app has always worked even when the switch didn’t, and then the following day the physical switch would again work. Not sure if that is the result of a bad switch or if something else is going on, but ultimately it is a relatively minor issue as I can always use the application to turn the lights on or off if needed.Wireless: again the setup and connection were easy, and I haven’t had any problems with the switch staying connected to my network and always being accessible via the application. I have loads of problems with this on the WeMo switches.Design: The design is much more well thought out from the wiring to even the physical function of the Switch than the WeMo version. WeMo uses a capacitive touch plate that runs the entire length of the switch. This results in the dimmer level constantly being change, turned off, etc… whenever you turn the light switch on or off because almost the entire switch is capacitive touch. Kasa on the other hand has their dimmer buttons at the very top of the switch so they are never in the way but are very easy to access.Quality: Quality seems to be on par with the WeMo, but the design decisions were clearly well thought out. If feels like someone actually tested the Kasa Switch, while it feels like no one actually ever tested the WeMo switch design of they would have easily seen and addressed several of the blatant issues it has.Note: there is one oddity with the Kasa switch, you may consider it a good or bad thing, but when turning the switch on/off there is a slightly delay (maybe 1-2 seconds). It caught me off guard at first and made me think the switch wasn’t working properly. I’m still on the fence on whether this is a good thing or not, I think I prefer the instant switching action, but I can see why some people might prefer the delay and once you realize it is there it is honestly not a major issue.The Kasa Dimmer switch isn’t perfect, there are a few oddities to it, but it generally functions well, it seems to be far more well thought out than the WeMo switches and is significantly more reliable as a “Smart” switch. If you are trying to decide between Kasa and WeMo, don’t wait, go with the Kasa switches, they are significantly better in almost every way than my WeMo Switches have been. At some point I will be replacing the rest of my switches with the Kasa Switches and removing WeMo entirely from my house as they just have way too many problems with them.

A Game-Changing Addition to Your Smart Home. Once upon a time, I was just an ordinary person with a boring old light switch. But then, I discovered the Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220 and my life changed forever. This switch is truly a game-changer and I can confidently give it a 5 out of 5-star rating.First off, let’s talk about the installation process. I was a bit nervous about this at first, as I’m not exactly a handy person. But much to my surprise, the installation was a breeze. All you need is a neutral wire, which my house had, and you’re good to go. No hub required, no complicated wiring diagrams, just a simple and straightforward process.Once I got the switch installed, it was time to put it to the test. And let me tell you, this thing is incredible. The Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220 allows you to control your lights with your voice, through Alexa or Google Home, or through the Kasa app on your phone. It’s so easy to use and the dimming feature is truly a game-changer.But the real standout feature for me is the scheduling option. You can set your lights to turn on and off at certain times, which is incredibly useful for when you’re away from home. It gives you peace of mind knowing that your home appears occupied, even when you’re not there. Plus, it’s just fun to mess with your friends by having your lights turn on and off at random times.I have to say, the Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220 has truly revolutionized the way I use my lights at home. I love that I can control the brightness and color temperature of my lights with just a few taps on my phone, or by asking Alexa to do it for me. It’s also really handy when I’m settling in to watch a movie or read a book, as I can dim the lights to the perfect level of brightness without even getting up from my seat.But what really sets this switch apart is the fact that it’s so easy to use. Even my technologically challenged grandparents were able to figure out how to use it with no problem. And if they can do it, anyone can! The app is really intuitive and user-friendly, and the instructions that come with the switch are clear and easy to follow.Another great thing about the Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220 is that it’s incredibly reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it disconnecting from my Wi-Fi or failing to respond to voice commands. And on the rare occasion when I did have a question or problem, the customer service team at Kasa was quick to respond and really helpful.One of my favorite features of the Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220 is the ability to create scenes. With scenes, you can set up multiple switches to control different lights at the same time. For example, I have a scene called “Movie Night” where I dim the lights in the living room, turn off the overhead lights, and turn on my table lamps to create the perfect atmosphere for watching a movie. It’s so convenient to be able to control multiple lights with just one command!I also appreciate the safety features of this switch. It’s UL certified, which means it meets rigorous safety standards, and it has a built-in safety shut-off feature that prevents the switch from overheating. This gives me peace of mind knowing that I don’t have to worry about any safety issues.Finally, I have to mention how great the Kasa app is. It’s so easy to use and has a ton of features that allow you to customize your smart home experience. You can set schedules, create scenes, and even monitor your energy usage to see how much money you’re saving on your electricity bill.Overall, I would highly recommend the Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220 to anyone looking to upgrade their home. It’s easy to install, fun to use, and adds a touch of convenience to your daily life. Plus, it’s just plain cool to be able to control your lights with your voice. So go ahead and buy it, you won’t regret it!

Easy setup. I thought thos was going to be difficult to set up because it was very slow going on my tablet, but then I tried setup on my phone and it was a breeze. Don’t know why. The setup is logical: find the switch on the app, set the max and min, name it, and optionally add it to a group (like “bedroom”). Once they were all set up, I opened Google and in a minute or two all the settings were imported and ready for voice commands. (But I use the Kasa app 99% of the time.)I wish I bought more of these while I had my contractors here (I live in a condo and I’m not allowed to do this myself.)

Loving having these. These switches are so nice to have, not only are they good for being lazy, but controlling the lighting when you are not at home is so needed to give to illusion that someone is home. Well worth the price. I just bought 2 more sets of switches.

Installation relatively easy, beware of the DEEP switch! Need a Leviton switch plate cover. Interesting installation: Two of the wires (ground, neutral) are fastened to existing wires in the switch box with wire nuts. But line and load wires need to be attached to the switch with screw terminals..Since my old switch had the wires attached to the switch with push-wire installation, I had to remove the wires from the old switch, then bend the wires into a little “C” shape to install them onto the TP Link’s screw terminals, then fasten those down. This made the installation a bit more tedious, but it does save a bit of room in the switch box (as the wire nuts can be bulky and take up a bit of room).After some effort was able to fit the switch into the switch box, but it was quite a tight fit. This is a thick switch. Screwed it in (it’s in a 2-gang switch box with another decora/decorator-type switch that controls the bathroom fan) and tried to put on the Legrand 2-gang decorator switch plate, but the bottom of the plate would not cover the TP Links switch fully. There was a little annoying gap at the bottom, even with the switch plate fully fastened.I bought another 2-gang switch plate (by Leviton) and this was a midway switch which was a bit deeper.. thankfully this fit perfectly! So keep that in mind.. if you don’t use the included switch plate cover by TP Link, you’ll need a deeper, thicker switch plate cover to accommodate this thick switch. Leviton’s midway plate worked well for this.Now that the switch is installed it works great. Installed via the TP Link Kasa app, connected to Alexa and added to Home Assistant. The dimmer functionality works well and the switch looks nice. I am not sure how I like the switch feel when using the switch manually, though. It feels a little odd (not like a “real” click from a mechanical switch). Most of the time I use sensors and timers to turn the switch on/off, so not a big deal, but the physical switch itself doesn’t feel 100% like a real manual/mechanical switch.Overall I like it. It’s a great value for the price (less than $20) and it is UL listed, which was an important requirement for me.

Es para lo que lo compre, funciona muy bien y no se desconecta, mucha comodidad

Works perfectly but installation requires some electrical knowledge. I purchased this smart switch to control outdoor spot lights. It’s well made and couldn’t have been easier to connect to the Kasa app and was up and running within minutes. However, replacing a standard switch with a Smart switch requires a bit of electrical know how as a smart switch requires a neutral connection that won’t already be there. This isn’t unique to this switch as all smart switches are standalone devices that require power to operate and not just a “break” in the circuit like a normal light switch. That said, the neutral wire will be in the junction box you just need to look for it. So, if you’re not experienced with home wiring I would seek out help from someone who is as the included instructions are minimal at best. You can find DIY videos on YouTube that help but you never really know how qualified they are. In fact, one video I referenced gave wiring advice that wasn’t compatible with this switch.

So far so good. Set up with wifi was real quick and easy. Work well with LED light with full dimming. No light flickering as with Lutron smart switches. Hope these last awhile at this price. Can’t beat the price and functionality. Google home and Alexa friendly.

Easy smart switches. These switches were easy to install. Just make sure you have a neutral at the box. The were easy to set up and connect with the app and then to link to alexa. They function as expected they look good and adjust the brightness manually or using voice with alexa devices with no lag. They are reliable with alexa while you have internet but if your internet goes out you have to use them the old fashion way. Make sure you have dimmable bulbs.