Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200P3, Single Pole, Needs Neutral Wire, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Light Switch Works with Alexa and Google Home, UL Certified, No Hub Required, 3 Count -Pack of 1 , White
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Product Features
- Easy Guided Install: Neutral Wire is required, standard wall plate size. No need to understand complex switch wiring or master vs auxiliary switch configurations; The Kasa app guides you through easy step by step installation. Need 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection
- Control from Anywhere: Monitor your light status. Turn electronics on and off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app, whether you are at home, in the office or on vacation
- Voice Control: Enjoy the hands-free convenience of controlling the lights in your home with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant; perfect for times when your hands are full or entering a dark room
- Scheduling: Use timer or countdown schedules to set your smart switch to automatically turn on and off while you're home or away. Enable ‘away mode’ to randomly switch on and off to trick potential intruders
- Trusted and reliable: Designed and developed in silicon valley, Kasa is trusted by over 4 million users. UL certified for safety use. System Requirements: Android 5.0 or higher, iOS 10 or higher
- Input Voltage: 100 - 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 A; Neutral wire required
- Easy Guided Install: Neutral Wire is required, standard wall plate size. No need to understand complex switch wiring or master vs auxiliary switch configurations; The Kasa app guides you through easy step by step installation. Need 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection
- Control from Anywhere: Monitor your light status. Turn electronics on and off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app, whether you are at home, in the office or on vacation
- Voice Control: Enjoy the hands-free convenience of controlling the lights in your home with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant; perfect for times when your hands are full or entering a dark room
- Scheduling: Use timer or countdown schedules to set your smart switch to automatically turn on and off while you're home or away. Enable ‘away mode’ to randomly switch on and off to trick potential intruders
- Trusted and reliable: Designed and developed in silicon valley, Kasa is trusted by over 4 million users. UL certified for safety use. System Requirements: Android 5.0 or higher, iOS 10 or higher
- Input Voltage: 100 - 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 A; Neutral wire required
Product Specifications
| Operation Mode | Automatically,Off,Smart Switch |
| Operating Voltage | 100 Volts |
| Contact Type | Normally Open |
| Connector Type | Auxiliary |
| Brand | Kasa Smart |
| Terminal | Screw |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.33 x 1.74 x 5.06 inches |
| Circuit Type | 3-way |
| Actuator Type | Rotary |
| Contact Material | Copper |
| Switch Type Rocker | Switch Type Rocker |
| Material Polycarbonate | |
| Material Polycarbonate | |
| Mounting Type Pole | Mounting Type Pole |
| Specification Met UL | |
| Specification Met UL |
Product Price History
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An Easy way to control multiple devices on a single circuit. I made the jump to a “Smart Home” a little over a month ago after Alexa joined our family. After talking to some friends, doing some research and assesing my needs I settled on TP-Link because of the variety of Smart products they offered, no requirements for a Hub, the lower cost and the ability to control everything from one simple app on my Smart phone and Amazon”s Alexa. I have not been disappointed. After a very short learning curve, I surprisingly found the installation and set-up of all the TP-Link Smart devices extremely easy and intuitive. I have installed several different Smart devices including three different bulbs (LB-100, 120 & 130) depending on the area, as well as, Smart Switches (HB-200) and Smart Plugs. All of it has installed, programed and worked with few problems. The only criticism I have is the Kasa App. I have found it to be a bit bugy at times, but since I use it primarily for programming and setting up new devices and scenes, rather than operationally, it has not been an issue since Alexa handels most of that work. So far, in the six weeks my Smart Home has been in operation I have only had one problem where Alexa and the Kasa app lost communication with most of (but not all) of my TP-Link devices. But after a bit of head scratching I was able to restore communication. So here’s a tip to remember: I first tried rebooting the devices by cycling the power breaker, but that didn’t work. Probably due to multiple devices signaling simultaneously and overloading Kasa. But, powering each device down for a few seconds then back up, and testing it before moving on ro the next one worked without a problem. I also recommend using a different control application. I only have experience with Amazon Alexa, but it also interfaces with Google Home among others. I have found that controlling scenes from Kasa not to be reluable for some reason, while issuing the scene commands to Alexa works 90% of the time, with repeating the command becoming necessary about 10% of the time. But even with an occasional repeated command being necessary, TP-Link devices respond extremely well through Alexa’s control. Plus Alexa is able to easily “group” multiple devices so you can control areas with a single command, or program macro activities that Alexa can perform with a single command. Capabilities Kasa does not have. This is another deficiency of the Kasa app. Without the ability to group devices or run macro routines, it relies on programmed scenes which are very limiting for operational control. So another controlling app like Alexa or Home is essential to the TP-Link Smart Home system. For me, because I have Alexa for operational control, both at home and away, these short comings in the Kasa app are non-issues. But if I didnt have this capability I think I would look to a different Hub controlled platform for my Smart Home lighting and device control.HS-200 Smart Switch: I am a retired electrician, so I found the installation easy. Most DIY homeowners with a basic knowledge of electricity and components should also have few problems with the installation. I found this Smart Switch easy to control and the installation is about the same as replacing a standard light switch. But, a big drawback is not have a dimming capability. To me this should be a no-brainer and i cant understand why this featire is lacking. Because that would makevthis a 5 star product. So before you procede there are a couple of precautions that should be noted. First, you must three wires plus the ground (usually bare or green), and one must be the neutral (usually white) third wire, or the switch simply will not work. This can be an issue in some older homes (and even in some newer ones too). The neutral wire is the “common” wire that runs throughout the house and is common to all circuits. It completes the loop in the circuit from the electrical box to the receptacle. The “hot” (or “line”) wire (usually black) carries the electrical load for that circuit only (usually 15-20 amps max). And finally, the “load” wire (usually black, red, or it could even be white) completes the hot side of the circuit between the switch and the receptacle. To save time and money some electricians when wiring homes “old school” would complete the light circuit by running the neutral to the light receptacle and then run a 2 conductor (plus ground) to the switch. So even though you may have a white and black wire at the switch, the white wire is not a neutral, but the load wire that that completes the hot circuit when the switch is turned on (closed). So if you don’t have 3 wires, one of them being the white neutral, you are out of luck using a Smart Switch. You can control the light however, by using Smart bulbs and then grouping them in the controling app (like Alexa). Another caution is wire management. Standard light switches don’t take up much room, so the original installing electrician had lots of room in the box to stuff extra wire. This is a luxury you don’t have since the Smart Switch is much deeper and takes up most of the box. The new switch also uses leads that are wire nutted to the circuit wires and not terminated on the switch itself. Because of this, it may be necessay to shorten the wires to make room in the box for the extra electronics and wire nuts. My advice is to open your intended switch boxes to survey your electrical wiring BEFORE you order the switches, so there are no surprises when it comes time to install. One last safety precaution. Be sure to turn off the circuit at the electrical panel (breaker box). Also don’t assume that all switches in a multi-switch box are on the same circuit. It is often the case that multiple circuits are in the box. This is especially true when a switch is controling a plug. So check all wires in the box with a meter to insure nothing is hot. Finally, when wire nutting multiple wires it is VERY EASY to leave a wire loose. This can be very dangerous, as loose wires can work themselves free and cause arking and sparking that can damage connected equipment, and worse, start a fire. This is a common cause of electrical fires, and you might not know there is a problem until it’s too late. So to ensure all wire nut connections are tight and secure, tug on each wire at the nut with needle nose pliers. If you can’t pull it loose it should be good to go. Also make sure there are no bare wires poking out of the nuts. The switches use stranded wire so it’s easy to have some stray strands loose outside the nut. So that’s about it. The install is pretty easy most of the time, but if you don’t think you’re experienced enough to do the job safely, put this phase of the job in the hands of a professional. It should be an easy job for any professional electrician, and should not be terribly expensive. Consider it cheep insurance!
Just seems to work. I installed these myself, and they work great! We already have a hub with smart bulbs, but you aren’t really supposed to use smart bulbs outside. And I wanted a way to control my outside porch light that was more complex than a dawn to dust sensor. Enter these things.INSTALLATION:Setup was easy, but I would implore anybody unfamiliar with wiring electrical things to take off the cover of their switch and study the wires. Don’t touch anything! This is very easy to install if your wiring is right.So, my understanding of the modern electrical code is that electricians aren’t supposed to connect multiple things directly to a switch, but that doesn’t they didn’t back in the day. The instructions make it seem like you just connect four wires to four wires on the switch with wire caps, but that is only if your wiring was done up to current code. My wiring was a lot more chaotic with a light switch being used to piggyback power to a quarter of the rest of the house! So, just something to be very aware of for anybody unfamiliar with it. The app claims to guide you through installation but it literally is only for perfect, absolute best case scenario wiring.If you open your box and there is a wire nut of white wires, bare copper ground wires, and just two black wires connected to two different screws (or slotted in the back with nothing on the screws) on the light switch, you should be good to go. If there are multiple wires connected to one screw, or multiple wires connected to one screw with additional wires coming out of the stabs in the back, your wiring isn’t up to modern code and it will be a lot more complicated of a process that the app WILL NOT guide you through.PROS:The switches are reliable and will trigger when commanded with a phone, but we have a small house with good WiFi. We have two switches right next to each other in a gang box, but there doesn’t seem to be any interference or anything. I was a little worried about that.The switches also come with a decora style plate, which is nice. I recently bought a dumb dimmer and it didn’t come with a plate at all.The app is fine even if is a little cluttered with all of the their other smart products. Setup was very easy with the app.So, I have one of those routers that has 5 and 2.4 GHz networks, but they combine it into one name, basically. So, like, I can’t have my phone intentionally use the 2.4 GHz network. It just defaults to the 5 GHz one no matter what. This can be an issue with some smart devices, but not with these. Note that you do need a 2.4 GHz network, but it will work fine if your router combines the two.The app also lets you do nifty stuff. So, we have two light switches in the kitchen that control two different sets of lights, but one switch is blocked by the kitchen table, so that switch is really annoying to use since you have to reach over the whole table. Well, I just used the app to basically link that one with the easily accessible switch, so now one switch will turn on both pairs of lights, although there is an understandable one-second delay between the second one turning off. We’ve had a few guests comment on how weird the delay is, but I don’t care.I don’t know if the description even mentions this, but the subtle illumination is awesome! I didn’t even know it had this, or that I apparently need it in my life, but there is a very faint glowing circle when the switch is “off” that makes finding it in the dark so easy. I love it! I almost want to convert all my switches to smart ones just for this.CONCLUSION:I’m really happy with these. They just work and do exactly what I wanted. Plus it has neat features I didn’t even know I needed in my life. I’m beyond tickled.
Just seems to work. I installed these myself, and they work great! We already have a hub with smart bulbs, but you aren’t really supposed to use smart bulbs outside. And I wanted a way to control my outside porch light that was more complex than a dawn to dust sensor. Enter these things.INSTALLATION:Setup was easy, but I would implore anybody unfamiliar with wiring electrical things to take off the cover of their switch and study the wires. Don’t touch anything! This is very easy to install if your wiring is right.So, my understanding of the modern electrical code is that electricians aren’t supposed to connect multiple things directly to a switch, but that doesn’t they didn’t back in the day. The instructions make it seem like you just connect four wires to four wires on the switch with wire caps, but that is only if your wiring was done up to current code. My wiring was a lot more chaotic with a light switch being used to piggyback power to a quarter of the rest of the house! So, just something to be very aware of for anybody unfamiliar with it. The app claims to guide you through installation but it literally is only for perfect, absolute best case scenario wiring.If you open your box and there is a wire nut of white wires, bare copper ground wires, and just two black wires connected to two different screws (or slotted in the back with nothing on the screws) on the light switch, you should be good to go. If there are multiple wires connected to one screw, or multiple wires connected to one screw with additional wires coming out of the stabs in the back, your wiring isn’t up to modern code and it will be a lot more complicated of a process that the app WILL NOT guide you through.PROS:The switches are reliable and will trigger when commanded with a phone, but we have a small house with good WiFi. We have two switches right next to each other in a gang box, but there doesn’t seem to be any interference or anything. I was a little worried about that.The switches also come with a decora style plate, which is nice. I recently bought a dumb dimmer and it didn’t come with a plate at all.The app is fine even if is a little cluttered with all of the their other smart products. Setup was very easy with the app.So, I have one of those routers that has 5 and 2.4 GHz networks, but they combine it into one name, basically. So, like, I can’t have my phone intentionally use the 2.4 GHz network. It just defaults to the 5 GHz one no matter what. This can be an issue with some smart devices, but not with these. Note that you do need a 2.4 GHz network, but it will work fine if your router combines the two.The app also lets you do nifty stuff. So, we have two light switches in the kitchen that control two different sets of lights, but one switch is blocked by the kitchen table, so that switch is really annoying to use since you have to reach over the whole table. Well, I just used the app to basically link that one with the easily accessible switch, so now one switch will turn on both pairs of lights, although there is an understandable one-second delay between the second one turning off. We’ve had a few guests comment on how weird the delay is, but I don’t care.I don’t know if the description even mentions this, but the subtle illumination is awesome! I didn’t even know it had this, or that I apparently need it in my life, but there is a very faint glowing circle when the switch is “off” that makes finding it in the dark so easy. I love it! I almost want to convert all my switches to smart ones just for this.CONCLUSION:I’m really happy with these. They just work and do exactly what I wanted. Plus it has neat features I didn’t even know I needed in my life. I’m beyond tickled.
Yup, Works Great With My Attic Fan. I have been using Kasa smart switches & outlets for the past year or two. I have about 10-12 devices. I find them to be very easy to install & they integrate seamlessly with Alexa. Actually; automatically even. I never have to do anything. During the initialization process on the Kasa app, I always get a message saying that Alexa has recognized the new device and added it to my smart home device list. After that, I really never use the Kasa app again, I do all my routines and automation, etc, from within Alexa. On the few times I have lost power and/or wifi, my devices have automatically reconnected without a problem.I have a whole house attic exhaust fan that I have been running on ancient X10 smart home technology. I wasn’t sure how this switch would work with the fan, and to complicate things, the fan had a 2-speed rotary wall switch. I didn’t care about the 2-speed as we have never used high anyway (I think it would suck the screens out of the windows!) so on the Kasa switch I just hooked up the white common wire, one black wire to the line in, and the other black wire to the Low leg to the fan. The other wire (High feed to fan) I just wired nutted off, unused.As always, after taking 15 minutes to get the wires shoved back into the box, the integration with the Kasa app & Alex took like 2 minutes. Works great. I can now control the fan when I wake up at 2 am freezing (or sweating) without getting my tired bones out of bed!So why only 4-stars? This may be nit-picking, but whoever designed the wall trim plates needs to be fired. This is the 1st time I have tried to use them because I have always used these switches in double or triple gang boxes so needed to buy Decora-type wall plates anyway. Sure, these look kind of nice with no visible screws in them, but they don’t WORK!When I screwed the switch in so it was relatively flush with the wall, the covers would not go on because the little prongs that snap onto the switch to hold it on were hitting the wall. Loosen up the screws far enough so that the plates would securely snap on–and there was a God-awful giant (well, 1/16+” anyway) gap between the wall and the plate.I tried for a happy medium–and finally came to the conclusion that it was BS to even have to mess with something so stupid. I tossed it right in the trash and popped on a plate that I had. It’s the wrong color, but at least it isn’t leaving an unsightly crevice in the finished work. I’ll grab a white Decora plate next time at HD.Sooo…..great functional switches, I’m sure I’ll buy more; I’m also sure I’ll be tossing the supplied wallplates right in the trash.
Nice switch connects easy but it could be better. I purchased the 3 pack Kasa switches. The biggest reason was they were UL rated. They were easy to install and connect and work well with the Kasa app and Alexa. The only thing I did not like is they are different then a normal rocker switch. That is, rocker switch’s click on or off. This is a touch switch, It never changes it’s position. In my case I use them to control my outdoor lights and you as a touch switch it’s easy to walk by and turn the light off or on. It does have a glowing light on the rocker that is lit when the switch is off but during the day you can’t see it. It might be minor but it’s something that could be an issue. I will have to get use to it. It only uses the Kasa app, so if you have other company plugs like I do you will have to use multiple apps. The operation is good, it’s UL and it works, neutral wire needed, so make sure you have it.
Great Product GREATER CUSTOMER SERVICE. This review is for the HS200 P3 Kasa wall switch. I have owned Kasa products for a few years now. I waited for a while to purchase this switch. A great AMAZON sale came along and I made the plunge. I purchased the 3 pack of these switches. Amazon and FEDEX delivered with great service and fast shipping.These switches are perfect, easy setup and lots of features. The KASA app makes setup easy, and the features are great. Once setup, these switches and all of my plugs (12) perform perfectly together. They are MORE than I had hoped for. RELIABLE!!BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!!Kasa is part of the TP-LINK family of products, so when after installation I found one switch was not turning off. And because it was a 3pack Amazon was requesting I return all three switches. They would not send a single replacement from a three pack. So, I contacted TP-LINK directly. Guided procedure from them had a brand new switch in my hand in three days.TP-LINK gave me the best and honest help to get that replacement in my hands.We all shop online more and more these days, HERE YOU WILL FIND INTEGRITY. TP-LINK believes in and stands behind their products. They take pride in customer service and they’re good at it.I have not received anything from them for this review except excellent service.
Works with HomeKit. I was skeptical of these after reading some mixed reviews about their compatibility with Apple HomeKit, but i gotta say I’ve had zero issues, zero delay over WiFi, almost instant switching on/off, even from control center with the app closed. However, be warned, these switches, along with all smart switches do require a neutral wire available in the switch box to power the smart switch, this may or may not be present depending on when your house was built/ by who. You can get around this by simply putting the switch neutral wire to the boxes ground wire, this will work but is NOT recommended as using a ground in place of a neutral to power the switches electronics is not up to code or considered all that safe (but it will work). Do also note these switches are rated for 10a (general use) so plan on using a relay if you have massive flood lights. Also only works on 2.4ghz WiFi
Great Tech Support Experience. I have been using these switches for some time now. I have 19 of them in total between the HS200 and HS210. I use them without an internet connection through my own local homeassistant instance and they have been great. Recently during some networking changes I connected them to the internet and updated the firmware without thinking about it and the firmware change inadvertently broke my offline usage. I contacted TP Link with the concern fully expecting a “tough luck” situation and was pleasantly surprised. They got with their team and pushed me beta firmware to fix the issue relatively quickly and are going to fix the issue in the next firmware.
Easy setup and control. I have bought several of their products so far. They have gotten better over time. In general they are easy to setup using their app and easy to control/operate either through their app or Alexa (I have not tried with other home eco systems). I like their setup wizard which takes you through each step in the process. Operationally they feel good to touch, looks elegant and works as expected. The app lets you schedule the ON/OFF times. The best part is that I can control these from anywhere, as long as I have an internet connection, and make it look like someone is home or light it up before I enter. The installation is not hard, but little tricky. It requires a (correct) Neutral line to be connected, otherwise you will not be able to setup or make it to work.Quality wise, they are good. So far I have had no issues.Price wise, they seem to be reasonable as there always seem to be some discount going on.I would recommend buying this, if you are in market for a smart switch.
KASA is the best smart switch one can buy. The media could not be loaded. I have 24 of their switches (3-way, these single pole switches, and their vacancy sensors switches. They perform flawlessly, easy to set up, and their app to control them is extremely easy and has an incredible amount of features. The color of the rocker is a bright white, other competitor’s switches have somewhat of a yellowish hue to them when compared to a bright white wall plate *reference my 2nd photo. The switches have a backlit LED on their rocker that can be disabled in the app if one chooses (as seen in the first photo; the far right switch is a GÉ fan controller switch). They have a sunrise and sunset feature at is perfect for porch, lights or exterior illumination. They also have a vacation setting that randomly turns on and off lights when you’re not home, and of course they can be programmed to one’s preferred settings (on/off), and the amount of programs seem limitless. The KASA app can group switches (upstairs, downstairs, exterior, etc) so through either the app or Alexa, the user can turn on/ off all those switches in a group. Setup couldn’t be easier, and they automatically are set up and integrate with Alexa.
Love these. I absolutely love these switches from this company. Great price and easy to use. The app is great and controls all my outlets, switches and color led lights. Can create schedules for each item. Easy WiFi connectivity. Fits your existing boxes with no issues and wiring up is easy. Great quality. Only complaint is I wish the app allowed you to change WiFi passwords in the app and not having to reset each item.
This is one of the best Wifi Switches i ever have. i installed 6 of them already in my property and they all managed by one single app which is very convenient. It is accessible from anywhere through your phone . It can be programmed to turn ON or OFF at certain time of the day (usually at sunset) or late at night.i also program stairs light that turns off after 35 seconds automatically to save energy as my kids always forget to turn off after use.Excellent products, easy to install and program with your home wifi.
Paired switches to turn on multiple lights from 1 switch. Our townhouse has an attached garage. The garage has 2 exterior lights that can only be turned on from inside the garage but not from inside the house. Near the garage is our front door. Inside the house there is 1 switch for the single exterior light near the front door. I was searching for a way to turn on all 3 lights using just the 1 interior light switch by the front door.I bought (2) Kasa Smart Light Switches (HS200) which I then added to my new Home Assistant setup (not required) and it works great and was easy to install / setup. Installing these switches cost less than $30. You do need to be comfortable replacing and wiring a light switch. You need to have a “neutral” wire in the light switch box. If you have an older house this might not work for you. Our town home was built in 2001 so it’s not that new but not that old either and had the appropriate wires needed.You can install these switches and use the native app on a smart phone to program a variety of tasks. There is no need for a home automation system / hub. From the app I was able to set the switches so that if I turn on/off one switch it turns on/off the other switch. Essentially pairing them together. They still function as individual light switches (non-smart switch) if the wifi goes out – so the pairing feature only works with an Internet connection but they still function as single light switches if the Internet is down.This smart switch has a small circular indicator light on the bottom of the switch which I set to only turn on if the lights are on. So, if I forget that the outside lights are on – the indicator light on the wall switch will be on. I like the visual clue so I don’t leave them on all night. I like being able to use the smart switch just like a regular non-smart switch by pressing the switch – mostly because my wife won’t bother with voice or phone app controls so we need a physical switch. I think it’s fun to be able to control the lights from my phone and also from Google Home / Assistant. I can ask Google (or Alexa or my Home Assistant) to turn the lights on or off with voice commands too.They can also be programmed to come on/off at particular times of the day but I haven’t used this feature.Another cool thing is that I can turn the lights on or off remotely with an internet or data connected phone – if I’m not at home. I use this feature if friends or family are going to arrive at my place before I do and I want to have the lights on for them.These smart switches were just the thing I was looking for and it gave me a real sense of accomplishment since it took me a few years to get around to solving this issue. I can now turn on 3 lights using 1 switch without having to hire an electrician and without running new wires in the house. For under $30 this was an outstanding value and I’m very pleased with the results.
Paired switches to turn on multiple lights from 1 switch. Our townhouse has an attached garage. The garage has 2 exterior lights that can only be turned on from inside the garage but not from inside the house. Near the garage is our front door. Inside the house there is 1 switch for the single exterior light near the front door. I was searching for a way to turn on all 3 lights using just the 1 interior light switch by the front door.I bought (2) Kasa Smart Light Switches (HS200) which I then added to my new Home Assistant setup (not required) and it works great and was easy to install / setup. Installing these switches cost less than $30. You do need to be comfortable replacing and wiring a light switch. You need to have a “neutral” wire in the light switch box. If you have an older house this might not work for you. Our town home was built in 2001 so it’s not that new but not that old either and had the appropriate wires needed.You can install these switches and use the native app on a smart phone to program a variety of tasks. There is no need for a home automation system / hub. From the app I was able to set the switches so that if I turn on/off one switch it turns on/off the other switch. Essentially pairing them together. They still function as individual light switches (non-smart switch) if the wifi goes out – so the pairing feature only works with an Internet connection but they still function as single light switches if the Internet is down.This smart switch has a small circular indicator light on the bottom of the switch which I set to only turn on if the lights are on. So, if I forget that the outside lights are on – the indicator light on the wall switch will be on. I like the visual clue so I don’t leave them on all night. I like being able to use the smart switch just like a regular non-smart switch by pressing the switch – mostly because my wife won’t bother with voice or phone app controls so we need a physical switch. I think it’s fun to be able to control the lights from my phone and also from Google Home / Assistant. I can ask Google (or Alexa or my Home Assistant) to turn the lights on or off with voice commands too.They can also be programmed to come on/off at particular times of the day but I haven’t used this feature.Another cool thing is that I can turn the lights on or off remotely with an internet or data connected phone – if I’m not at home. I use this feature if friends or family are going to arrive at my place before I do and I want to have the lights on for them.These smart switches were just the thing I was looking for and it gave me a real sense of accomplishment since it took me a few years to get around to solving this issue. I can now turn on 3 lights using 1 switch without having to hire an electrician and without running new wires in the house. For under $30 this was an outstanding value and I’m very pleased with the results.
Paired switches to turn on multiple lights from 1 switch. Our townhouse has an attached garage. The garage has 2 exterior lights that can only be turned on from inside the garage but not from inside the house. Near the garage is our front door. Inside the house there is 1 switch for the single exterior light near the front door. I was searching for a way to turn on all 3 lights using just the 1 interior light switch by the front door.I bought (2) Kasa Smart Light Switches (HS200) which I then added to my new Home Assistant setup (not required) and it works great and was easy to install / setup. Installing these switches cost less than $30. You do need to be comfortable replacing and wiring a light switch. You need to have a “neutral” wire in the light switch box. If you have an older house this might not work for you. Our town home was built in 2001 so it’s not that new but not that old either and had the appropriate wires needed.You can install these switches and use the native app on a smart phone to program a variety of tasks. There is no need for a home automation system / hub. From the app I was able to set the switches so that if I turn on/off one switch it turns on/off the other switch. Essentially pairing them together. They still function as individual light switches (non-smart switch) if the wifi goes out – so the pairing feature only works with an Internet connection but they still function as single light switches if the Internet is down.This smart switch has a small circular indicator light on the bottom of the switch which I set to only turn on if the lights are on. So, if I forget that the outside lights are on – the indicator light on the wall switch will be on. I like the visual clue so I don’t leave them on all night. I like being able to use the smart switch just like a regular non-smart switch by pressing the switch – mostly because my wife won’t bother with voice or phone app controls so we need a physical switch. I think it’s fun to be able to control the lights from my phone and also from Google Home / Assistant. I can ask Google (or Alexa or my Home Assistant) to turn the lights on or off with voice commands too.They can also be programmed to come on/off at particular times of the day but I haven’t used this feature.Another cool thing is that I can turn the lights on or off remotely with an internet or data connected phone – if I’m not at home. I use this feature if friends or family are going to arrive at my place before I do and I want to have the lights on for them.These smart switches were just the thing I was looking for and it gave me a real sense of accomplishment since it took me a few years to get around to solving this issue. I can now turn on 3 lights using 1 switch without having to hire an electrician and without running new wires in the house. For under $30 this was an outstanding value and I’m very pleased with the results.
Fácil de instalar y configurar
Llego en tiempo, facil de instalar y sobre todo se sincroniza genial con Alexa
Great high quality reliable smart switch. I am in the middle of a large home renovation and have ordered and installed a mix of Kasa smart switches, dimmers, and 3 way switches. They are all super easy to install and setup, and also look fantastic and modern.The only complaint I have is with the included decora wall plates. I love that they are the jumbo size plate, but I hate how they install. They are a simple snap on design that snaps onto the outer frame of the switch itself. The issue I have is that if the mounting depth of the switch is not exactly right, the plate’s tabs will not snap into place and the plate wont install at all. Issues like this can be remedied with the use of outlet/switch spacers, but you also need to be careful with these, as too many spacers will make it so the plate wont sit flush on the wall. Other manufacturers use a 2 piece design, which I find far superior – an inner plate that secures the switch to the wall, and an outer decorative plate which snaps onto the inner plate.Connecting to wifi is very easy, as the Kasa app is intuitive and walks you through the process from start to finish. I have had zero connectivity issues. Nice and stable!Overall, TP-Link’s Kasa series smart switches are a great product that I highly recommend. Great stuff!
Fácil instalación, funciona muy bien manualmente, con la aplicación y con Alexa
Fácil configuración para trabajar con Alexa.