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Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug by TP Link Smart Home Wi Fi Outlet with 2 Sockets Works with Alexa Google Home No Hub Required Remote Control Sunset Sunrise Offset KP400
Last Updated: June 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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992
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Software Platform
275kasa, app, smart, integration, google
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to install, works seamlessly with alexa. ... "
" ... The Kasa app is fast and easy to use. ... "
" ... Works great with google home. ... "
" ... Works great with Google assistant! ... "
" ... Works perfectly with Google and Alexa. ... "
" ... Very easy to setup with Kasa afterwards Alexa saw it immediately ... "
" ... I love all of the TP Link Kasa stuff. ... "
" ... I purchased the Kasa smart outdoor plug after and it works wonders! ... It connected to my WiFi easily and their app is great. ... "
Ease of Use
194setup, set, easy to use, app, alexa
+99%
-1%
" ... It was easy to setup ... "
" ... easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to hook up to WiFi. ... "
" ... Quick set up. ... "
" ... Simple to set up a schedule on my phone, plus I can turn on or off remotely from my phone as well. ... "
" ... The timer was easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to install app. ... "
Setup
184kasa, easy to set, app, easy to install, set
+97%
-3%
" ... I have several Kasa products in my home and am extremely impressed with the ease of setup use of the app. ... "
" ... Took less than a minute for complete setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install, works seamlessly with alexa. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up. ... "
" ... It was easy to install and have Alexa control the on/off functions. ... "
" ... Easy setup with Kasa app. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, it only took about 5 minutes for each unit of two outlets each. ... "
" ... The switch over to the Kasa outdoor plug was seamless. ... "
Device Compatibility
181kasa, smart, lights, integration, outdoor
+95%
-5%
" ... I haven't tried the timer function yet, and I don't have any spying devices in my house (sorry Alexa) so I don't know about that either. ... "
" ... Works great with Alexa. ... "
" ... This was so easy to setup and Alexa found it immediatly. ... "
" ... I am now using it to control 2 separate devices and they can be controlled and timed independent of each other. ... "
" ... Linking up with Alexa was a snap has worked flawlessly since day one. ... "
" ... Works as expected, can turn on my patio lights while outside using my Amazon Echo and from inside on my Alexa app. ... "
" ... This was so easy and fast to install and then integrate with Amazon Alexa. ... Once installed I was able to control it via my Amazon Echos flawlessly. ... "
" ... I bought the Kasa and it connected immediately and works like a charm. ... "
Apps
119kasa, alexa, schedule, google home, google
+95%
-5%
" ... App was straight forward and alexa integration was a breeze. ... "
" ... The app is great and has gotten updated over the last couple of years ... "
" ... I replace a similar outdoor plug so it would work with the Kasa app. ... "
" ... It’s also nice to be able to control the outdoor lights via the Kasa app as well as Alexa ... "
" ... This way I’m only using one app for my home automation. ... App for TP link which is Kasa works great in my opinion . ... "
" ... The configure easily and work well remotely via their apps. ... "
" ... Set up was easy with the downloaded app. ... "
" ... The Android app is wonderful to use. ... The app even shows the next scheduled time for the next action. ... "
Features
74lights, control, sunset, fountain, sunrise
+99%
-1%
" ... Works like a charm for my Christmas lights ... "
" ... This was used to control my Christmas lights. ... "
" ... I use all it's features and love that each side is independent of the other. ... "
" ... Used it for Christmas lights outside. ... "
" ... I am using it to control an outdoor fountain and light. ... "
" ... We use it to control a transformer for our landscape lights. ... "
" ... I bought these to control my outside christmas lights. ... "
" ... Can set timer on and timer off. ... "
Product Reliability
70months, working, weeks, stopped working, far
+74%
-26%
" ... Worked perfectly (as expected). ... "
" ... I have had this outlet hooked up for a few months now and it works flawlessly, I highly recommended it. ... "
" ... Everything I’ve ever purchased continues to work, flawlessly, to this day! ... "
" ... Worked as expected. ... "
" ... Well manufactured and should last a few years. ... "
" ... So far, no issues. ... "
" ... Working great, very reliable. ... "
" ... It was perfect for my Christmas lights this year! ... "
Wifi
61wifi signal, network, alexa, wi fi, outdoor
+92%
-8%
" ... long range wifi ... "
" ... It adopted easily to my WiFi network and integrated seamlessly with my other Kasa App smartplugs. ... "
" ... Great outdoor WiFi plug ... "
" ... Phenomenal wifi range and app control, as well as voice control. ... "
" ... Connected to wifi and alexa no problem. ... "
" ... Best wifi outdoor plug. ... "
" ... WiFi signal is great. ... "
" ... The wifi rande is phenomenal. ... "
Network
59router, wifi signal, tp link, signal, house
+85%
-15%
" ... Wifi no issie 30 feet out from house on shed. ... "
" ... Both are 80 feet from the router and have good WiFi performance. ... "
" ... Getting >80% signal strength. ... "
" ... Since we have it still connect good and don't lose the signal. ... "
" ... WiFi signal is great. ... "
" ... No network issues whatsoever either. ... "
" ... Given the performance of these, I have installed TP-LINK Kasa lights and devices around the house. ... "
" ... Best reception distance and FLAWLESS. ... "
Ports
50smart, outlet, wifi, smart plugs, outlets
+96%
-4%
" ... The two outlets saved me from having to buy two smart plugs, and they each work independently. ... "
" ... I was surprised with how far this plug received wifi signal. ... "
" ... Lo and behold, this, an outdoor 2 plug. ... "
" ... Would highly recommend this smart plug to anyone. ... "
" ... I like the 2 individual outlets. ... "
" ... We have a number of smart plugs but this one is the most helpful as we don't have to struggle to plug in holiday lights in a hard to reach plug. ... "
" ... I have had this outlet hooked up for a few months now and it works flawlessly, I highly recommended it. ... "
" ... Do not need a separate hub - connects easily to wifi. ... "
Outdoor Unit
47plug, lights, snow, rain, plugs
+96%
-4%
" ... Excellent outdoor remote plug . ... "
" ... I use this for an outdoor Gazebo Light that I plug into it. ... "
" ... I use this outdoor plug for holiday decorations and use the schedule feature. ... "
" ... Useful for putting our outdoor lights on a schedule ... "
" ... Great outdoor switch! ... "
" ... This outdoor plug is doing everything I want it to. ... "
" ... Excellent outdoor plug, purchased 3 so far. ... "
" ... Great to control my outdoor lights. ... "
Capacity
35lights, router, yard, wifi, outside
+100%
" ... Wifi no issie 30 feet out from house on shed. ... "
" ... Now since Christmas is over i now have another smart outlet to use inside the house. ... "
" ... I used that to control my patio lights in my backyard. ... "
" ... Best reception distance and FLAWLESS. ... "
" ... I’ve been using inside the house all day with no problem. ... "
" ... I have multiple routers and a strong wifi signal all throughout my house and into fairly far into my yard. ... "
" ... I use this in my back yard I picked up the wifi from my house easily and it worked like it was supposed to. ... "
" ... I have my whole house integrated with your product. ... "
Marketplace
32advertised, described, exactly as advertised, amazon, worked
+94%
-6%
" ... Please keep the great products coming! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Everything seems to work as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
Water Resistance
31water, rain, pool, waterproof, pump
+71%
-29%
" ... Works great operates my pool filter and pool light and pool is pretty far from house and works great ... "
" ... Use it for pool pump and other outdoor lights. ... "
" ... I’ve had no issues with connectivity or the water proofing. ... "
" ... Not sure on the waterproof yet. ... "
" ... So I use this for my pool pump and yard lights and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Works great using an outdoor water fountain. ... "
" ... Used this to automate my pool cleaner, as everytime it goes on, the cleaner starts up. ... Also turns on the pool misters now by voice as well. ... "
" ... The best thing that has happened to my pool. ... Alexa, turn off the pool. ... "
Product As Described
24advertised, described, exactly as advertised, worked, stated
+100%
" ... Exactly as advertised ... "
" ... Product works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... This works exactly as stated. ... "
Build Quality
22rubber, plug, plugs, outlet, build
+82%
-18%
" ... :Looks heavy duty and totally weather proof. ... "
" ... The rubber plugs for the outlets, when not in use, is a good idea. ... "
" ... Everything looks great and has a high quality feel to all components. ... "
" ... It looked well made and did have a heavy/quality build. ... "
" ... It's also weather protected. ... "
" ... Build quality seems good ... "
" ... I appreciate that it protects itself and the rest of the equipment from damage. ... "
" ... Industrial design and build quality are good. ... "
Cables
19cord, outlet, short, outdoor, extension cord
+79%
-21%
" ... These plugs work like a charm. ... "
" ... I added an extra extension cord so that I could put the plug in a waterproof box just to be safe and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... The cord is thick and looks like it was designed for the outdoors. ... "
" ... Love the plug. ... "
" ... The other plug was correct. ... "
" ... The two plugs are at the end of a short heavy duty grounded power cord that plugs into one outlet. ... The unit comes with one cable clamp to help keep the plug secured and help prevent it from accidentally being pulled out of the power outlet. ... "
" ... The nice thing is you can plug two devices into the one cord. ... "
" ... We have a few Kasa products and was thrilled to see an exterior plug made. ... "
Controls
12buttons, lights, voice, reset, button
+92%
-8%
" ... Flawlessly controls my patio lights and it was a perfect solution to a switch that was hard to get to (behind a piece of furniture). ... "
" ... I really like the ability to control two separate plugins on the same unit. ... "
" ... I control the schedule. ... "
" ... That made it so easy to control via voice too. ... "
" ... Waiting for a three way dimmer switch. ... "
" ... Now with this smart plug, I control it all through my phone and if need be, there are buttons on the device for the 2 ports. ... "
" ... Separate control of the two plugs is a plus. ... "
" ... I tap the button and it’s INSTANTLY on. ... "
Remote
10control, previously, outdoor, lights, deck
+80%
-20%
" ... remote control Hitachi massager hidden in your roommates room . ... "
" ... Great Christmas light remote switch. ... "
" ... Creating a schedule and remote control are two of the main reasons for purchasing. ... "
" ... Excellent outdoor remote plug . ... "
" ... Via remote or Alexa. ... "
" ... Remote control is through an app and is easy to use. ... "
" ... But, the remote control works great (from my Android phone, with 'Ok Google' disabled - which I'm sure it is, 'cause I believe in Google ... "
Firmware
6software, firmware update, version, upgrade, already
+17%
-83%
" ... Many configurations, reconfiguration, resetting, removing & reinstalling switched, I have given up. ... "
" ... When I inquired why, I was told to keep checking every day for new firmware until the firmware is updated in the next year. ... "
" ... There is a firmware upgrade to fix it but since they are constant up down it always fails. ... "
Price
6worth, spend, price, extra, well
+83%
-17%
" ... Well worth the purchase price. ... "
" ... Worth the extra money ... "
" ... High price compared to others. ... "
" ... Spend the extra ten bucks. ... "
Power Consumption
6+83%
-17%
" ... Power savings during Christmas lighting seeason was awesome. ... "
" ... It also reconnects seamlessly after power outages. ... "
" ... This is a 2-for-1 AC outlet (i.e. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this for any outdoor power needs. ... "
" ... Will pay for itself in electricity costs over time. ... "
ISP
6internet, connect, tp link, tp, smart
+67%
-33%
" ... It’s installed about 160’ from my router and has a solid connection. ... "
" ... TP Link is my go to Smart Home device provider! ... "
" ... Even if my internet goes down I can still access it locally! ... "
Fit
6plugs, outlet, wish, plug, hard
+50%
-50%
" ... Replacement did the same thing so it must be a product issue built into the protection mechanism. ... "
" ... Hard to redirect to mount where I wanted. ... "
Display Clarity
5outside, one, holiday, christmas, using
+100%
" ... All of our holiday lights and displays turn on and off at the same time. ... "
" ... Now I can set up my evil outdoor Christmas display. ... "
" ... So far i am only using one of the outlets and using it for an outside holiday display projector and it works very nice. ... "
" ... This one of course is outside in a screen porch. ... "
Design
5quality, plug, looks, like, build
+100%
" ... Everything looks great and has a high quality feel to all components. ... "
" ... Looks like a standard plug. ... "
" ... Industrial design and build quality are good. ... "
" ... Like the design. ... "
" ... Only thing I would change is the plug design. ... "
Comfort
5easy, comfort, wish, rubber, plugs
+100%
" ... Now I do it from the comfort of my phone. ... "
" ... I now turn them on the morning before I head to the marina and it’s nice and cool when I get there and I have 40 lbs of ice waiting!! ... "
" ... on and off from the comfort of my easy chair. ... "
Wash Programs
4works, much, better, set
+100%
" ... So much better then a timer. ... "
" ... The timer works just how I need it too. ... "
" ... The timer option is a bonus and works much better than the mechanical spinning type timer I was using before. ... "
" ... Can set timer on and timer off. ... "
For Running
4get
+75%
-25%
" ... Love that you run the two plugs independently. ... "
" ... Very straight forward to set up and get running. ... "
" ... This unit, and a second one I intend to purchase, will get their true workout during the holidays, running outdoor decorations. ... "
Delivery
4box, shipping
+50%
-50%
" ... This was delivered on March 2nd. ... "
" ... Not thrilled that it was shipped in only it’s own box and not in a cardboard box. ... "
Night Photography
4lighting, use, night, lights
+100%
" ... I have 2 of these to control outdoor lighting. ... "
" ... I was most impressed by the scheduling option to turn on/off at sunrise and sunset - perfect for night lights. ... "
" ... Used for an outdoor light. ... "
" ... I use this for outdoor lighting from my Kasa on my i phone. ... "
Call quality
4alexa, use, integrate, control, call
+75%
-25%
" ... That made it so easy to control via voice too. ... "
" ... And with my Alexa Tap I use outside entertaining I can turn the lights on when it starts getting dark with a simple voice command. ... "
" ... This was the answer! ... "
Clock
3set, lights, feature, clock
+100%
" ... It includes a scheduling feature, a timer feature (similar to the sleep timer on old alarm clock radios and TV's), and a runtime meter. ... "
" ... Can set timer on and timer off. ... "
" ... Nice to be able to set outdoor lights on timers. ... "
Overall performance
3+100%
" ... It has performed flawlessly ... "
Returns
3wait, ship
-100%
" ... To RMA this I have to ship it back at my expense first, wait a week, and then wait some more while they ship me a new unit. ... "
" ... No way to return it. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
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