Kasa Smart Plug KP200, In-Wall Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control, ETL Certified , White, 1 Pack

I was planning on replacing a dimmer switch in our master bathroom, but decided to get one of these Kasa smart dimmers since it was about the same price as a dumb dimmer switch. We already have Philips Hue bulbs in our master bedroom, as thats the only place we really want smart bulbs. We have no real need for a smart switch in our master bathroom, but figured Id give it a go due to the pricing. We would probably just use the actual switch for the bathroom lights, but maybe wed grow to appreciate some of its smart functions. Pros: - Cheap, especially when on sale or when a coupon is available. - Installation is easy. Configuration via app is also easy. - Lights can be controlled by a physical switch, by smart speaker, or by app. - Works with dimmable LED bulbs, which are much cheaper than smart bulbs. - Some functions can be customized in the Kasa app. For example, you can set it up so a long press will slowly dim the lights over 10 seconds until its off. Or double tap to turn on light instantly. Cons: - The switch takes a good second or so to respond which can be annoying. Press it to turn on, and you might start to walk away before realizing you didnt actually press the button all the way. - The dim/brighten buttons click loudly. - There are only seven preset brightness settings on the switch. This is where an analog dimmer wins. However, to be fair, you can adjust in 1% increments using the app, but I prefer not to have to use my phone for this. - Adjusting the brightness using the switch is slow if you need to dim or brighten significantly. A traditional analog dimmer wins here because the slider can be moved quickly. - If the dimmer setting is set too low before turning off the lights (below 25% in our case), the lights will not turn on. The lights do work at these dimmer settings, but only after setting them on at a higher brightness setting first. This is super annoying. We like to keep the dimmer setting set very low before going to bed so when we turn it on to go pee in the middle of the night, we are not blinded. Cant do it with this dimmer, as 25% is brighter than we like for this purpose. We have this dimmer set up to control two vanity sconces, each with two bulbs (four bulbs total). The bulbs we are using are the Philips LED Dimmable Warm Glow Effect. These bulbs are fantastic as they get warmer at dimmer settings, similar to incandescent bulbs. Plus they work great with a traditional analog dimmer. I may try to swap them out with different bulbs just to see if it addresses any of my Cons above. I also might take out the Kasa switch in favor of an analog one and return the Kasa if these issues continue to bother us. Update: The switch has lost the wi-fi connection several times in the last few months. Its not that hard to reconnect it to wi-fi, but its annoying. I am going to go back to an analog dimmer switch.

I have multiple standard Kasa smart switches in my home and decided to give the dimmer switch a try. Based on the other installs I figured this would be easy. However, the switch box is much larger than the standard switch to the point where it’s difficult to install in a crowded electrical box. I had a very difficult time cramming this into the electrical box because of the size. I’m not sure why it needs to be so much bulkier compared to the other switch. Besides from that, once I was able to complete the install, the switch works great. Unless you’re specifically looking for dimming capabilities, I would just stick to the standard Kasa smart switch.

Transform your home into a futuristic, connected haven with the Kasa Smart Plug KP200, an in-wall smart home Wi-Fi outlet that works with Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT, without the need for a hub. This ETL certified smart outlet allows you to remotely control your devices, making your life more convenient and energy-efficient. Lets dive into the wall-wonder that is the Kasa Smart Plug KP200. Pros: Voice-activated versatility: Compatible with both Alexa and Google Home, the Kasa Smart Plug KP200 allows you to control your devices with just the sound of your voice. IFTTT integration: Connect your smart outlet with other devices and services through IFTTT, creating custom automation and enhancing your smart home experience. Remote control: Use the Kasa app to control your devices from anywhere, ensuring you never have to worry about leaving appliances on when youre not at home. Energy-efficient: Monitor your energy consumption and control the usage of power-hungry devices, helping you save on your electricity bill and reduce your carbon footprint. Easy installation: The Kasa Smart Plug KP200 is designed for easy installation, with no hub required, making it a simple and hassle-free addition to your home. Cons: Single pack limitation: While the Kasa Smart Plug KP200 offers a host of benefits, it is only available as a single pack. For users looking to outfit multiple rooms or devices, multiple purchases would be necessary. In conclusion, the Kasa Smart Plug KP200 is a wall-wonder that brings futuristic, connected convenience to your home. With voice-activated versatility, IFTTT integration, remote control capabilities, and energy-efficient features, this in-wall Wi-Fi outlet is an essential addition to any smart home setup. Upgrade your living space with the Kasa Smart Plug KP200 and experience a truly connected home!

I have been using the Kasa line of products now for almost 3 years. I needed a controllable power outlet to keep my son from turning on his TV after he is supposed to be in bed asleep. This works perfect. I simply shut the power off, verified the power was off, then took out the old outlet and put this one in its place. The only negative I can say is you have to use the supplied outlet cover as this one does not have a place to screw into. After the install was done I turned the power on, opened the app, and added this to my Kasa devices. From there it was easy to setup and control the outlet so now no more after hours TV watching.

Installed the HS220 on a single gang box. Follow app installation instructions was what was said. The neutral and ground was easily attached and wires were shoved to back of the oversized box. Clue to determine the Line and Load wire was helpful, but app doesnt identify which switch screw was which. Only squinting at the back of the switch could I see the labeling in a micro font. Screwing to wall completed but be warned----this switch takes up way too much room in the box. Had this box not already been recessed, Im not sure I could have attached it to the box. The obstacle to completing the installation is how to reattached the plate. Loosening the switch from the box hasnt helped reattachment. Still playing with calibrating brightness. Telling Alexa to dim to 20% or 100% seems to work. Pros: Connecting the wifi and attaching to Alexa was simple. Expect it to automatically reattach as other Kasa products do when power goes out Small location circle helps to find it the dark. Cons: Device is way too thick and needs too much room in the box. I bought this for my kitchen but too many wires in the box prevented installation so I installed in a secondary location. Difficulty in reattaching the plate after installation in a single gang box. -- Still working on this

Took about 4 hours to install and get to work with Alexa. The mounting screws were too short and I had to buy longer ones at the hardware store. Although I regard myself as a pretty knowledge person regarding electric circuits and computers, Instructions for installation very confusing and difficult to follow. if you dont connect the line wire (coming from the power source) and the load wire (going to the bulb) to the correct terminals, the switch wont work, but the instructions dont warn you of this or tell you which terminal to connect which wire to. Cost me an extra hour or so to figure this out. You need to download the separate app from KASA and open a KASA account before connection to Alexa will work. But looking for KASA on the list of compatible devices is just one of the annoyances. The list is several hundred items long, and KASA is listed under T, not K (for TP-Link), which cost me another 30 minutes to figure out. There was no warning to use only dimmable bulbs. If you use non-dimmable bulbs, the switch will work but there will be a flicker--barely noticeable if you dont attempt to dim them, but increasingly noticeable and annoying if you do try to dim them. When I replaced the bulbs with dimmable bulbs, everything worked perfectly. I subtracted one star because of confusing or missing wiring instructions, failure to warn against using nondimmable bulbs and the need to buy longer mounting screws. One negative review claims that the switch will not work if you use more than one bulb in the circuit, but I found that incorrect and, in fact, the user manual, which can be downloaded from Amazon, tells you to test the dimmer function when installing the switch using bulbs, in the plural. I am using multiple bulbs without a problem.

Once installed and app set up you are good to go. Lights can be turned on and off without messing up the timer schedule. Best part, NO NOISY TIMER tick ticking and humming all the time. Worth the investment. We also have the dimmer switch type too.

Using app it took about 8 min to setup wifi and alex

This worked as expected. It was bought to be able to have more control on the lighting when away for security. If youre away on a trip, you can create a profile on the app and control the light turn on/off times, and brightness levels What I like about it is that it is capable of being programmed via the app. The app has improved over the years. Note Ive had the Kasa Smart brand for my wall outlet plugs and have 0 issues with it. My porch light has a one as well which works good. What I dont like is the feel.. Im so use for up to on, and down to be off. This switch (and other Kasa switches) have a single down press. I just wish they could have made the whole thing as a push button so it doent feel weird needing to push down when turning on the lights. What I really dont like is the blinking of the lights when you set it to full power by pressing the button. Im guessing that blink it to say it is at full power.. but it is annoying.. Blink the switch led.. not the main light. Dimmer features are much more course than an analog switch, but it is good enough. Interesting thing about this switch for brightness is that you can set what you consider 100% lighting so it never goes over that. I havent tested this feature but I found it interesting they gave this feature. Installing the switch was not difficult, but be sure to read the instructions and review instructions on how light switches are to be installed. It can get confusing sometimes. Synching the switch to the network and to the phone was easy. Since it was a first time install, it was blinking, which indicates that it is ready to be synchronized/connected. I didnt look on this switch, but my other Kasa switch had a resynch button in case you need to resynch it, so look in your instructions if you need to do this. Synching just required that I turn on my app and go through the motion of adding a new device. It steps you through the process. Within the app you can control the brightness, On/Off, turn off timer, and schedule/program the on/off times. One thing I really liked about the Kasa was the capability of scheduling it to turn on at sunset and turn off on sunrise as a setting. This means I dont need to look up when the sunrises or sets. I know this is suppose to be able to integrate with Alexa and Google, but I havent test this feature.

The kasa smart switch is great buy for me, easy to install and connect to WiFi. Kasa mobile app has step by step instructions to connect with wiring color codes. Customer support 24x7 and able to talk to real human ( Mharvic) for troubleshooting issues .