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Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch by TP Link Single Pole Needs Neutral Wire WiFi Light Switch for LED Lights Works with Alexa and Google Assistant UL certified 1 pack HS220
Last Updated: April 11, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Setup
319install, easy, setup, installation, app
+96%
-4%
" ... The switch was easy to install. ... "
" ... I was able to find clear instructions for wiring the switch up and it is up and working. ... "
" ... Great item and easy to install ... "
" ... Pretty easy install, just read the directions FIRST! ... "
" ... Easy to set up and install. ... "
" ... Yes you need to know basic wiring to install. ... "
" ... The non-WiFi timers worked well and were easy to program. ... "
" ... The installation was easy, but you have to be comfortable with basic wiring and dealing with electricity. ... Total installation time was about 20 minutes or so. ... "
Software Platform
292app, kasa, kasa app, smart, switches
+93%
-7%
" ... Alexa integration is perfect. ... I also used the Kasa app to automatically turn on with my alarm . ... "
" ... Works great keep it on a timer with my app and Alexa. ... "
" ... This is my second Kasa Smart Switch and it works just great. ... Using the Kasa app, makes programming the switch a breeze. ... "
" ... This is my first purchase of the Smart TP-Link dimmer switch and now I want more. ... Edit: With Sengled WiFi light bulbs , you can only control the bulbs with your phone or Alexa controlled device when the light switch is on. ... "
" ... Very good but have problems linking to amazon Alexa ... "
" ... The onscreen install instructions that pop up in the app the first time you open it are easy to understand. ... The Kasa app is also great for turning the lights on and off without walking to the switch. ... Connecting it to my home network was as easy just follow the app prompts. ... "
" ... I love kasa smart products. ... "
" ... I love the ability to control from Alexa and the way it fades out and in when turning on and off. ... "
Ease of Use
245easy, setup, app, install, switch
+99%
-1%
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... App is easy to use too. ... "
" ... Easy to wire and setup. ... "
" ... They are reasonably easy to install and work as advertised. ... "
" ... Easy to install and connect to Alexa. ... "
" ... Connection and setup is easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install and set up (but need neutral wire). ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
Device Compatibility
222smart, switches, app, works great, echo
+92%
-8%
" ... Works perfectly with my phone and Alexa. ... "
" ... If you are trying to make your home a smart home, this is a definite addition. ... "
" ... Also it was easy to link to Alexa and it is very responsive. ... "
" ... Easy to wire and works with Alexa. ... "
" ... Works well with Alexa dot. ... "
" ... I suppose I can't really say much about the physical switch itself as I use it with Alexa (Amazon Echo) but for me it works great. ... "
" ... The Only reason for 4 stars is the fact that it really isn't compatible with google home or Amazon's Alexa, was looking forward to it kind of disappointed ... "
" ... Also it was easy to connect with WiFi and control with app on your phone. ... "
Apps
127kasa app, alexa, easy to use, easy, works great
+93%
-7%
" ... Once you have the switch installed, the app runs you through the set up, and my light was working in no time. ... The app also works well, but I generally use Alexa. ... "
" ... The app is user friendly. ... "
" ... The Kasa app is brilliant a good easy user interface and it’s nice to have a broad family of products to utilise the app and not have several different apps and products to confuse things. ... "
" ... Amazing wiring help in the app. ... "
" ... I like what it dose and all the useful features in their app ... "
" ... The app allows control with smartphone and Alexa. ... "
" ... For the most part the switches work as advertised and I love the convenience of controlling them with Alexa or through the app. ... "
" ... Clear instructions in the Kasa app. ... "
Features
94lights, switches, bulbs, dimming, sunset
+87%
-13%
" ... Peace of mind / security from having our lights come on. ... "
" ... Using this with LED outside lights on a garage. ... "
" ... Nice range of dimming ability HOWEVER, I have it on a switch with 2 recessed LED dimmable lights, and 2 light fixtures with a single LED dimmable bulb. ... The bulbs actually turn off for the 2 lowest settings. ... "
" ... Nice looking switches. ... "
" ... We installed on our front lights so we can program them to come on every night, but can still control easily at the switch. ... "
" ... Started using them in my kids room to help turn lights off. ... "
" ... These smart light switches are freaking amazing! ... "
" ... It really is just another light switch and goes in like expected. ... 3) This solves the "who's turn is it to get up" to control the lights. ... "
Product Reliability
72switch, working, installed, switches, ago
+69%
-31%
" ... I've had these now for about 9 months and it work excellent ... "
" ... I am happy so far after 10 days of using the product. ... "
" ... It's been about three weeks since installations and so far so good. ... "
" ... Just installed and working good so far. ... "
" ... Switch works again properly. ... "
" ... I installed 4 of these switches. ... "
" ... I've had no problems. ... "
" ... I bought 3 of these over 6 months and they have all been perfect! ... "
Wifi
66switch, wi fi, tp link, switches, wifi connection
+65%
-35%
" ... Less than 2 minutes to hook up to the wifi and operate. ... "
" ... Best wifi dimmer out there. ... "
" ... Instructions for WiFi connection and IOS app could have been better, but it does work as advertised. ... "
" ... The WiFi switch is easy to operate and does not have any issues. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to wi-fi and use the switch. ... "
" ... I like the round light and wifi symbol on the switch. ... "
" ... The basic procedure is to connect your computer to the HS220's wifi and send JSON commands to 192.168.0.1 to tell it to connect to your home's router. ... once the HS220 was on my home wifi network the Kasa app picked it up without issue, no online account required. ... "
" ... I fixed the problem by turning my guest Wi-Fi into a smart home wifi. ... "
Network
58wifi, house, network, switches, wifi connection
+66%
-34%
" ... Where I work we use TP-link products. ... "
" ... I had some issues getting it linked to Akexa again, but chatting with TP-Link support did the job. ... "
" ... I have had zero issues with and they have never disconnected from my network. ... "
" ... You really have to have strong wifi everywhere you intend to install these. ... I have a dual wifi router setup for my home, with one router downstairs and another upstairs. ... "
" ... Never loses signal and is completely reliable. ... "
" ... I hate coming home to a dark house, and this solved that problem. ... "
" ... They'll work great for a certain period of time and then lose connection to the network. ... "
" ... I am expanding it throughout my house. ... "
Capacity
52bedroom, lights, kitchen, switches, porch
+88%
-12%
" ... Perfect switch, I have 20 throughout the house and they are awesome ... "
" ... We use it for a chandelier in our living room and it works well. ... "
" ... Turning my house into a smart house. ... "
" ... Anyway, my livingroom, kitchen, dining room, porch, outside lights, movie room and a few lamps are controlled by TP- Link Products. ... "
" ... I have two of these installed in my house right now. ... The bedroom one kept going offline while the kitchen one was fine. ... "
" ... I bought this switch to handle the bedroom lights without getting out of bed. ... "
" ... I try to do small DIY projects around the house. ... I connected it to the ceiling fan in my bedroom, which I run every night. ... "
" ... I am expanding it throughout my house. ... "
Cables
50neutral, switch, wires, white, wiring
+68%
-32%
" ... These switches do need an available neutral wire. ... Your box will need 2 black wires, a white neutral wire and the green ground wire. ... "
" ... I'm lucky and all of my switch locations have a neutral wire even in the boxes where it wasn't being used. ... "
" ... Note- you must have a neutral white wire available to connect to the switch. ... "
" ... This product must be wired so basic wiring knowledge is needed. ... "
" ... Wiring was a simple electrical wiring method ... "
" ... It would be nice if no neutral wire was needed so that my whole house can be smart. ... "
" ... The unit has FOUR WIRES. ... "
" ... Easy enough as long as you are comfortable with basic electrical wiring. ... "
Ports
33outlet, tp link, switches, hub, smart
+85%
-15%
" ... Other pros: the plugs are rated at 1500W and dont block adjacent outlets. ... "
" ... I have 2 Smart Switches and 3 Smart Plugs from KASA by TP-Link and all work perfectly! ... "
" ... I have had a TP-Link smart outlet for my son's tv for over a year and I have never had issues with it. ... "
" ... I wanted to stay with the same manufacturer, throughout the smart home plug and switch offerings, to be able to manage them all from one app rather than multiple apps for multiple devices (locally or remotely). ... It’s not about TP-Link…but about all of the smart home brands of outlet plugs and switches. ... My switched outlets were not powered at the switch, throughout the house. ... With a smart home outlet, “on a dumb single pole switch”, you just have verbal control of the smart home outlet. ... If you flip the switch on a smart home outlet, “on a dumb single pole switch”, it will shut off the smart home outlet and the device. ... The outlet and the device won’t work again, until you flip the switch back on, the smart home outlet reconnects with your wireless network and you verbally command the outlet/device to turn back on. ... "
" ... I enjoyed that a smart home hub was not required. ... "
" ... So, I was able to run one from a nearby plug switch. ... "
" ... At first it was great that you didn't need a hub! ... "
" ... first i made sure that i have the white N cable behind my regular switch that i am replacing, then i ordered the Kasa Smart Switch. ... "
Build Quality
23plastic, switch, wall, metal, switches
+52%
-48%
" ... So easy, the copper goes to the green (Ground) and the White to the white (Neutral). ... "
" ... • If you have simple switches or a snap on plate cover, you’ll need to get a new plate. ... "
" ... They do require a ground and are somewhat light duty, though I do expect them to last a long time. ... "
" ... +Well packaged (foam liners, protective film) ... -Recommend using the plastic switch plate rather than metal, as metal can limit the WiFi signal. ... "
" ... My switch box had 2 switches, one single pole and one three way pole. ... "
" ... But the product looked sturdy and nicely manufactured. ... "
" ... If you have a house built with the older metal boxes, check the measurements . ... "
" ... I bought 2 of the single pole and 1 of the double pole set. ... "
Controls
21toggle, switches, looks like, turn, lights
+67%
-33%
" ... It also supports a configurable double tap. ... "
" ... It has the ability to program multiple schedules, has 3 preset level buttons within the app. ... "
" ... Switch requires a neutral to operate ... "
" ... There is also a brightness control panel above the switch. ... "
" ... It also supports a configurable double tap. ... "
" ... With the smart switch, you can use voice or hit the switch with no problems. ... "
" ... It controls my floodlights ... "
" ... Also bought a dimmer switch ... "
Fit
20switch, plate, screws, flush, cover plate
+45%
-55%
" ... The only issue encountered was that the mounting ears (plastic) might have been a little too thick forcing the switch plate to stand away from the wall - not flush against. ... "
" ... Though it ended up tight since I have a 4 switch spot, with now 3 of these in it, it gets difficult to tuck the wire nuts in but is doable. ... "
" ... Only slight downside is that with the wires, it is a tight fit in the wall box. ... "
" ... The result is that the switchplate cover does not fit flush to wall (see photo). ... "
" ... When trying to place the wall plate over my two switch setup I am not able to get it to fit without being both crooked and misaligned. ... "
" ... It literally would not all fit. ... "
" ... I just broke the old one so it would fall out. ... "
" ... Once I tightened the screws, there was still a gap of about 1/8" between the switch and the box. ... In this location, it is not important, but it would be a shame to have a sloppy-fitting device like this in a public space like the living room. ... Not sure what they are for, but they do not fit a standard switch box. ... AND: The provided snap-on cover plate is not standard and did not stay on. ... I just used a regular Decora plate and screws, which fit OK. ... "
Returns
18returning, switch, returned, new, another
+28%
-72%
" ... It was so demeaning and frustrating that I told the man thank you for his time and that I would be returning the products and no longer needed to be connected to the support call. ... "
" ... And now since the switch goes into a coastal cabin, I can not return the product as it is 3 days past the 30 deadline. ... "
" ... I decided to return it. ... "
" ... Couldn’t return it as it was too late by then. ... "
" ... Will likely return. ... "
" ... Ended up returning the product. ... "
" ... I didn’t realize that and had to return it. ... "
" ... I wish I could get my money back or a new one sent. ... "
Price
15money, worth, waste, switch, value
+73%
-27%
" ... You can't beat the price on all of these products and the quality is top notch! ... "
" ... This dimmer is more expensive than another one I tried but WORTH THE MONEY, it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Great switch sad to see it went up in price ... "
" ... Great buy for the money. ... "
" ... In the end, it was well worth the money and minimal trouble. ... "
" ... Worth every penny ... "
" ... Great for the value. ... "
" ... Good switch for the price though. ... "
Design
15look, design, toggle, switches, switch
+93%
-7%
" ... I think the design of not having a toggle style switch is a great idea. ... "
" ... However, if you like a challenge it looks great when your done. ... "
" ... They look so much like the others that they don't stand out. ... "
" ... +High quality look and feel ... "
" ... Nice looking switches. ... "
" ... Looks nice and works great!! ... "
" ... Simply offer a toggle design instead of only decora/rocker style switches. ... "
" ... Convenient and looks good too. ... "
Marketplace
13advertised, product, ordering, exactly, amazon
+85%
-15%
" ... very good, thank ... "
" ... Friday it was discovered to be on. ... Amazon is sending a replacement. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Will be ordering more ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Everything works as advertised. ... "
" ... This works exactly as promised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Comfort
13switches, light, fall, broke, way
+69%
-31%
" ... I’m glad I checked the reviews before hand. ... "
" ... Here are a few tips: ... "
" ... Will really come in handy when away for extended periods. ... "
" ... Like when you are comfy in bed and the light is still on. ... "
" ... I was going to be spending a lot of time in bed (surgery) and needed a way to control my overhead light from the comfort of my bed. ... "
" ... If you are comfortable installing a dimmer switch, you should have no problem with this. ... "
" ... As long as these switches hold up long-term, I will be very happy with them. ... "
" ... Easy to I fall by my husband , so far they are working nice! ... "
Device Stand
10plate, switch, screws, regular, flush
+20%
-80%
" ... The oversized wall plate has to be used, regular wall plate screws interfere with its normal operation and strip out easily. ... "
" ... Visible marks from screws or drill bit. ... "
" ... Visible marks from screws or drill bit. ... "
" ... The only problem is the plastic on these is thicker than the metal on regular switches where you screw them into the wall box. ... You have to really screw them in tight or there is a gap between the plate and the wall. ... "
" ... Contributing to this issue also was that the electrical box was not entirely flush (or slightly recessed) with the wall. ... "
" ... The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that a regular switch has a metal mounting plate with a standard thickness and this switch has a plastic mounting plate that is twice as thick. ... "
Delivery
10product, arrived, time, installed, 4
+90%
-10%
" ... It will say on the box. ... "
" ... This arrived on time and worked as expected. ... "
" ... Plus, it was a double box. ... "
" ... Perfect product, great price, fast delivery . ... "
" ... I installed mine in a standard 4 gang box. ... "
" ... Opened box and instantly realized it was a used product. ... "
" ... Opened box and instantly realized it was a used product. ... "
" ... Product arrived timely and as advertised. ... "
ISP
9internet, router, connect, 2, wifi
+56%
-44%
" ... Infact I have had no problems with TPlink. ... "
" ... I have been using TP-Link products for a while now. ... "
" ... I'm staying with TP-Link for sure! ... "
" ... You can trust TP-Link. ... "
" ... It uses the internet through your router to know the time. ... "
Sound Quality
6buzzing, sound, soft, music, lights
+83%
-17%
" ... It works perfectly when on and dimmer set to max light, however, if we lower the lights below 90%, there is an audible buzz and it's quite annoying. ... "
" ... I wanted to voice control my bedroom lights but each of my two ceiling fans in the bedroom have four lightbulbs each. ... "
" ... mostly for the music aspect. ... "
" ... It’s a very soft buzz, can be easily masked with soft music. ... "
" ... It’s a very soft buzz, can be easily masked with soft music. ... "
Product As Described
6advertised, exactly
+100%
" ... Everything works as advertised. ... "
" ... This works exactly as promised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... It works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Storage
6box, takes, switch, room, lot
+67%
-33%
" ... There's not a lot of room in older junction boxes and these definitely need the space. ... "
" ... Not bad looking and a reasonable size to fit a std box. ... "
" ... The one bad thing is that this thing is HUGE for a lightswitch, they must've used the largest size allowable for a single gang, decora style switch. ... "
Size
6size, manageable, little, handy, convenient
+83%
-17%
" ... Not bad looking and a reasonable size to fit a std box. ... "
" ... It's a little tight in a standard size double gang box, but is manageable. ... "
" ... Great when you have to travel alot. ... "
" ... Convenient and looks good too. ... "
Firmware
5firmware update, wi fi, update, install, app
+40%
-60%
" ... I watched the install video twice followed all instructions connected to wi-fi downloaded new firmware and it didn't work. ... "
" ... But it does not have the auto-off timer at the firmware level. ... "
" ... The "technician" would not correct the firmware update that was corrupted. ... "
Power Consumption
5saving, energy, outage, may, electricity
+80%
-20%
" ... (((THIS DOES NOT HINDER THE SWITCH FROM WORKING PROPERLY AND MAY ACTUALLY BE A POWER SAVING FEATURE, BUT FIGURED ID MENTION IT ANYWAYS))) Its strange . ... "
" ... Easy setup to saving money on electricity bills. ... "
" ... Works well and reliable- evenn with the homenetwork outage and power outage. ... "
Remote
5control, devices, app, turn, switches
+60%
-40%
" ... I enjoy having remote access to all my TP-Link smart home outlets and switches and the devices they control. ... "
" ... These devices give me: Remote control - no more putting on slippers, astronomical clock, always accurate, remote monitoring and control from my cell phone or Alexa type devices. ... "
" ... Good app for remote control of devices. ... "
Display Clarity
5switch, panel, led, also
+80%
-20%
" ... There is also a brightness control panel above the switch. ... "
" ... Went back to reconfigure the minimum brightness setting on my LED lightbulbs a few times with no problems. ... "
For Travel
4+100%
" ... You can be on vacation and still turn your lights off and on from anywhere or just let the switch do it for you! ... "
" ... I love being able to use the away feature on my vacation home. ... "
" ... Went to Nashville on a trip and sat in the room with my iPhone and iPad. ... "
" ... Great when you have to travel alot. ... "
Pedometer
4step by step, instructions, follow, walks, install
+100%
" ... Purchased these as part of the first steps in home automation. ... "
" ... They have a video tutorial that shows you how to install it step by step. ... "
" ... Instructions missing a few steps but otherwise easy to install ... "
" ... Follow these simple steps below! ... "
Color
4wish, different, colors, switches, black
+75%
-25%
" ... I do wish it came in different colors. ... "
" ... The only issue here is I wish they made these switches in a beige color since this white switch really stands out next to my other beige switches . ... "
" ... The only thing do they come in different colors other than white. ... "
Lagging
4switch
+50%
-50%
" ... Since then, I have had to press the reset switch every second of third day to get them to work again. ... "
" ... It wouldn't just slow the flicker down ... "
Defective Delivery
4product, defective, arrived
+50%
-50%
" ... Broken when it arrived. ... "
" ... Hoping that the first one was just defective. ... "
Cooling
4+100%
Cleaning
4switch, simple, works great, install, app
+100%
" ... The switch works great and the app is simple and clean to use. ... "
" ... We like this switch better than the other brand we tried because cosmetically it is cleaner / sleeker. ... "
" ... No problems - clean install. ... "
" ... Clean simple finish. ... "
Call quality
4switch, call, back, works great, turn
+75%
-25%
" ... It was so nice to have this switch voice activated (with Alexa) over the holidays. ... "
" ... It was easy to integrate with my Echo, and voice control works great. ... "
" ... With the smart switch, you can use voice or hit the switch with no problems. ... "
For Kids
3lights
+100%
" ... I set this up for my daughter so she can turn on the lights without being scared of the dark, and it works great for that. ... "
" ... I bought it for my son. ... "
" ... With two kids who never seem to remember to turn off the lights I can always check and make sure. ... "
Clock
3scheduling, kasa app
+67%
-33%
" ... I also used the Kasa app to automatically turn on with my alarm . ... "
" ... It is so nice to be able to put the lights on a timer, tell Alexa to turn them on or off or control them with the phone app. ... "
Video Playback
3videos, watching
+100%
" ... Watch enough a YouTube videos to where you feel confident in what you’re doing. ... "
" ... After watching a couple youtube videos on it, I was ready to give it a shot. ... "
" ... Had the video cameras on the iPad and watched the lights being turned on and off from the phone with near zero latency. ... "
Overall performance
3one
+67%
-33%
" ... +Fast operation with feedback ... "
Door
3switch, lights, front, back, use
+100%
" ... Instead of putting in double switches for the front and back doors, I elected to use this smart switch located at the front of my shop, then use Alexa to control the lights from anywhere in the room. ... "
" ... I also installed one for the security light at my door. ... "
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