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Kasa Smart Light Switch by TP Link Needs Neutral Wire WiFi Light Switch Works with Alexa Google HS200
Last Updated: March 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Setup
318install, easy, setup, installation, switch
+96%
-4%
" ... I live in an area that I have to change routers at least twice a year and the outlet has always been so easy to repair it. ... It took me no time at all to pair them to my Kasa app and it was easy to install. ... "
" ... Relatively easy to install with minimum skills ... Easy to configure and to pair with your home wifi and smart home devices. ... Switch is delivered with a wall plate for a single switch installation. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... Just follow the instructions within the App and boom! ... "
" ... * Installation was pretty easy - I installed this in a bay with two other light switches, so there was some shared wiring that I had to figure out. ... "
" ... Work great with Alexa and easy to install ( install it myself and that is saying something ) ... "
" ... Pairing with Alexa app was also easy and I was turing on and off my lights using my echo dot in minutes after install. ... They do need to be grounded and I had to ground them to a metal electrical box in one installation as I have some older wiring in my home along with some newer but the switches work great and wifi signal is not an issue in plastic or metal boxes. ... "
" ... Easy setup and easy use. ... "
" ... I like the TP-Link Kasa switches, since they are easy to install and work with Google Home without needing a hub. ... "
Software Platform
289app, kasa, kasa app, smart, switches
+92%
-8%
" ... Love it with Alexa. ... "
" ... 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 Kasa app allows you to individually control the top and bottom outlet unlike the Top Greener smart outlet, which only allows you to control the bottom while the top is always on. ... "
" ... I have several of these in our house and they work perfectly with Alexa. ... "
" ... I’m a newbie to “smart devices” but this one is a no brainer. ... With this device I’m able to control lights around my home with an app! ... "
" ... Easily connection to Alexa. ... "
" ... It even connected with the Echo dot by itself and almost immediately responded to Alexa. ... "
" ... Work great with Alexa and easy to install ( install it myself and that is saying something ) ... "
Ease of Use
261easy, app, install, setup, switch
+99%
-1%
" ... This has made life so much easier. ... "
" ... I never thought it will be that easy. ... The app is so easy. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... The MAC address is on both the front and back of the switch, very convenient if you restrict access by MAC address in addition to a strong WiFi password (even though the merits of MAC filtering are arguable). ... "
" ... Once back in and on the set up was really easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install (my skills are no where near electrician level). ... "
" ... Easy install after some rewiring on my end. ... "
Device Compatibility
228smart, switches, app, echo, works great
+92%
-8%
" ... When initially getting these switches on your network, you must connect your cell phone to the local peer-to-peer network broadcast by the switch when it is powered up. ... Keep your cell phone close to the switch to do this. ... Oh, and they work with Amazon Alexa devices, too, using the Kasa skill. ... "
" ... Works great keep it on a timer with my app and Alexa. ... "
" ... They work with alexa and Google home. ... "
" ... great switch, just adding to my smart home ... "
" ... Very Easy set up and Alexa compatible . ... "
" ... So, Once you succeed in connecting, they work great. ... "
" ... And I verified it works with Alexa. ... "
" ... It is good to control the lighter by the Alexa. ... "
Apps
143kasa app, alexa, switch, easy to use, smart
+92%
-8%
" ... I use my switches with Alexa and with the Kasa app (which is excellent). ... "
" ... But for manual switching and controlling from the Kasa app, we’re good to go. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use but you wont have to do much. ... "
" ... You just register a user name with the TP-link Kasa app, then sign into that user name via Alexa, and then Alexa automatically finds every TP-link device that you have installed. ... "
" ... And the ability to set timer to turn the lights on and off via the mobile apps is great as an security measure when we are traveling. ... "
" ... The Kasa switch connects directly to Wi-Fi and has a great App (at least Android that I use) to walk you through set-up and use. ... "
" ... The products are particularly well suited to Alexa and to the Alexa App. ... "
" ... The app is very easy and the switch works. ... "
Product Reliability
91working, switch, installed, switches, stopped working
+73%
-27%
" ... Been using them for over 6 months. ... "
" ... So far, the switch installed in the barn is working great. ... "
" ... I bought 3 of these over 6 months and they have all been perfect! ... "
" ... So far I've had zero issues with it. ... "
" ... I will update this post with reliability in a few months. ... "
" ... Had to re-run the software installation from the beginning for both but got them working. ... "
" ... So far it works great no issues ... "
" ... I've had a few of the switches and plugs for about two months now, and they have worked flawlessly, they react fast threw the app and also threw echo. ... "
Features
88lights, turn, switches, sunset, sunrise
+88%
-13%
" ... The smart-switch senses when the mechanical switch changes it's state! ... "
" ... features I use on this switch is the timer and telling Google to turn on the light. ... "
" ... The TP-Link switches bring a lot of good features. ... "
" ... I have six total including two with the dimmer function. ... "
" ... Nice to be able to turn lights off when you're on your way home. ... "
" ... This is my second smart light switch that I have installed. ... "
" ... The best feature is how the switch is illuminated. ... I didn’t want a bright green or distracting light on the switch. ... The only feature I works love is if they added the ability to dim the light ring slightly. ... "
" ... I used this switch for an outdoor flood light. ... "
Wifi
73switch, wi fi, switches, router, tp link
+64%
-36%
" ... I’m using the Linksys Velop mesh WiFi in my house. ... "
" ... Use the WiFi light switch to turn our outside lights on and off. ... "
" ... It can't be found as Wi-Fi devices as well by Harmony. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to wi-fi and use the switch. ... "
" ... The WiFi switch is easy to operate and does not have any issues. ... "
" ... Very few dropped wifi connections, works perfectly with Alexa. ... "
" ... The switch was easy to install, easy to set up on my Wi-Fi and works great. ... "
" ... If it's in the same box as another switch, you may experience occasional wifi disconnects. ... "
Network
63wifi, house, router, switches, network
+65%
-35%
" ... Good job TP-LINK! ... "
" ... I bought 37 TP-Link switches to replace every single switch in my house on Nov 2017. ... "
" ... I have my router on the second floor, and three smart plugs in the basement. ... Like I said my router was a long way away. ... "
" ... I have had zero issues with and they have never disconnected from my network. ... "
" ... I’m using the Linksys Velop mesh WiFi in my house. ... "
" ... It's great that I dont have to spend $50+ on a hun for the house, and TP link creates other products so I dont have to use several apps. ... "
" ... The switch works immediately regardless if it's set up to your network I'm hooked now I wana replace every switch in the house ... "
" ... This TP-Link wifi switch is the best in my opinion. ... "
Capacity
58bedroom, lights, switches, kitchen, garage
+91%
-9%
" ... I park in the driveway (no pass through from the garage into the house anyway), and if I want the porch light on so I can see what I'm doing navigating the porch steps and fumbling for the house key, I can turn it on from the car. ... "
" ... I have two of these installed in my house right now. ... The bedroom one kept going offline while the kitchen one was fine. ... "
" ... Have two in my house and will likely be replacing more with these. ... "
" ... Anyway, my livingroom, kitchen, dining room, porch, outside lights, movie room and a few lamps are controlled by TP- Link Products. ... "
" ... It's great that I dont have to spend $50+ on a hun for the house, and TP link creates other products so I dont have to use several apps. ... "
" ... This is in a lake house. ... "
" ... Turning my house into a smart house. ... "
" ... This means that all family members can turn the lights off and on. ... "
Cables
56switch, neutral wire, wires, wiring, white
+70%
-30%
" ... The wiring is very straight forward. ... You do need a neutral (white) and ground (green) wires present. ... "
" ... easy to install (except for fitting all the cables back in.) ... "
" ... I had the required neutral wire so install was easy. ... "
" ... My home was built in the 50's, so the wiring has no neutral wire, which is a must have to make these switches work. ... "
" ... I knew how to wire a light switch anyway but they were nice to see. ... "
" ... Just take your time installing the wires as per the colors. ... "
" ... You need a neutral (usually white) wire in the switch box. ... Fortunately, mine had a neutral wire in the box. ... "
" ... Easy to install, just know that you will have to connect the neutral wire. ... "
Ports
40plugs, outlet, hub, switches, smart
+88%
-13%
" ... Instead, I just used ordinary #6-32 screws like all other switches and outlets. ... "
" ... 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 like that they are "Hub-less" as that is one less link in a chain that can be problematic. ... "
" ... Literally, the switch did everything after it was connected to the wall. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... So much cleaner than having smart plug attached to wall. ... "
" ... Not only did it do exactly what I needed but it can also control each of the two outlet plugs separately. ... "
" ... Have not lost connection to my wifi like the wall plugs do. ... "
Fit
26switch, wall, plate, standard, flush
+42%
-58%
" ... It literally would not all fit. ... "
" ... The result is that the switchplate cover does not fit flush to wall (see photo). ... "
" ... I really had to maneuver it back in, and screw tightly to hold the wires behind. ... "
" ... If I used my standard plate i would be able to fit something fairly thick behind the switch plate. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Switch is large and a little difficult to fit in electrical box. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Build Quality
26plate, wall, plastic, metal, switches
+46%
-54%
" ... The plastic not only extends further out from the wall than a normal switch but it also is a few mm(s) higher than a normal switch. ... "
" ... AND: The provided snap-on cover plate is not standard and did not stay on. ... "
" ... Works well but mounting tabs TOO THICK for standard wall plate so stuck with plastic one that came with it that does not match rest of room. ... "
" ... The only issue I've had is that it doesn't sit well with my screwless multi-gang box covers. ... "
" ... Broke after 11 months :( ... "
" ... However, the hardest part here was pushing all of the wires back into the wall with the large switch in front. ... I really had to maneuver it back in, and screw tightly to hold the wires behind. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Controls
24switches, turn, rocker, toggle, press
+67%
-33%
" ... 2) The switches can still be operated by touching them, like a normal switch. ... "
" ... Having entered the smart switch market, I was looking forward to any smart 3-way switch (controlling a circuit from two locations). ... I don't recall if it has been said or not, but these switches can also be used in a 4-way configuration (control circuit from 3 locations). ... A 4way configuration uses two 3-way switches and one 4-way switch. ... If you choose to do this (as I did) keep in mind that the 4-way switch must remain in the circuit and can not be replaced. ... "
" ... Switch requires a neutral to operate ... "
" ... We installed on our front lights so we can program them to come on every night, but can still control easily at the switch. ... "
" ... It isn’t easy to find a smart switch that has support for two way switches! ... "
" ... *if you find my review is helpful, please hit the YES helpful button. ... "
" ... Like others said, I just replaced one of my 3-way switches. ... It doesn't matter which of the 3-way switches you replace. ... "
" ... Overall, I really like these rocker-switches. ... The bottom part of the rocker acts more like a button, and I find myself pressing the top part of the rocker like a normal switch and getting frustrated. ... "
Marketplace
20worked as advertised, product, exactly, amazon, work
+90%
-10%
" ... Great product deserves a great review. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... -a little bit large when compared to most other decorative style outlets as shown in the picture, and I'm not really sure what the reasoning is because it's just the plastic trim ... "
" ... It worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Work great with amazon alexia. ... "
" ... Works as advertized! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Design
20design, switches, beautiful, white, toggle
+95%
-5%
" ... I also like the design and the soft glow the switches make. ... "
" ... Nice looking switches. ... "
" ... I like the design. ... "
" ... All works and looks beautiful! ... "
" ... I think they look a bit better as well. ... "
" ... Convenient and looks good too. ... "
" ... The look is nice, but I would prefer a little more minimalist. ... "
" ... Also very visually appealing. ... "
Price
19money, waste of money, switch, waste, worth
+63%
-37%
" ... Good switch for the price though. ... "
" ... Will buy more as they go on sale! ... "
" ... You can't beat the price on all of these products and the quality is top notch! ... "
" ... Perfect and reasonably priced. ... "
" ... Great switch sad to see it went up in price ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... It has been working great and will definitely save me some money. ... "
" ... Great for the value. ... "
Returns
17returned, returning, switch, replacement, refund
+12%
-88%
" ... I didn’t realize that and had to return it. ... "
" ... I bought this HS200 from Amazon, after, I returned (2)HS220 from another store, because 1 out of the 2 didn't work. ... "
" ... Ended up returning the product. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Why would they need a credit card for a product return?? ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I wish I could get my money back or a new one sent. ... "
Product As Described
12worked as advertised, exactly, picture, described, advertised
+100%
" ... Does exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... -a little bit large when compared to most other decorative style outlets as shown in the picture, and I'm not really sure what the reasoning is because it's just the plastic trim ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... It works as described . ... "
" ... Works as advertized! ... "
" ... This product performs exactly as described. ... "
Comfort
12real, fall, broke, bed, turn
+67%
-33%
" ... Will really come in handy when away for extended periods. ... "
" ... Here are a few tips: ... "
" ... Like when you are comfy in bed and the light is still on. ... "
" ... 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! ... "
" ... It also makes her feel safer given that the whole house is now lit up. ... "
" ... What a comfort. ... "
Device Stand
10plate, standard, switch, sit flush, screws
+30%
-70%
" ... Works well but mounting tabs TOO THICK for standard wall plate so stuck with plastic one that came with it that does not match rest of room. ... "
" ... Only issue I have with it is it doesnt allow standard switch covers to sit flush against the wall, so if you have a two or three switch panel, the smart switch wont allow the cover to sit flush against wall. ... "
" ... The oversized wall plate has to be used, regular wall plate screws interfere with its normal operation and strip out easily. ... "
" ... 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
9box, arrived on time, installed, arrived, broken
+89%
-11%
" ... This product arrived on-time and once installed, does exactly what it claims to do. ... "
" ... The product came well packed. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Product arrived timely and as advertised. ... "
ISP
8internet, router, connect, 2, wifi
+38%
-63%
" ... I RETURNED 2 TP-LINK HS200 SWITCHS ... "
" ... At the moment I am 1 for 3 with TP-link. ... "
" ... I went through the set up and as usual, was informed there was no internet connection. ... "
" ... Unable to connect to the internet. ... "
" ... Does not work, tried on a couple of switches bit would not connect to the internet. ... "
Size
8handy, convenient, tight, size, manageable
+88%
-13%
" ... Makes everyday convenient and you'll impress a lot of people. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Remote
7control, devices, switches, remote access, app
+71%
-29%
" ... I plan to get another for a remote dehumidifier that I only want to run at night. ... "
" ... The switches were easy to wire, since I had accessible commons in both switch boxes, and easy to set up for remote access. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Cleaning
7switch, simple, install, finish, works great
+100%
" ... They look clean and have worked as expected so far. ... "
" ... Nice and clean install with no screw showing face plate. ... "
" ... Having an extra faceplate on hand is probably a good idea so that you can finish and clean up your project in one go of it. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
For Travel
6lights, travel, keep, always, trip
+100%
" ... Perfect for the traveling family, to keep lights constantly changing and for the lazy person on the couch who wants the lights off but is too lazy hahah ... "
" ... You can always keep the extra for your next project or return it to the store on your next needed trip vs. making a special trip. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Great when you have to travel alot. ... "
" ... Great when we are on vacation. ... "
Firmware
6firmware update, wi fi, install, switches, smoothly
+50%
-50%
" ... 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
6energy, switch, outage, electricity, circuit
+83%
-17%
" ... However, that smart outlet does monitor the actual energy usage. ... "
" ... (((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 . ... "
" ... Works well and reliable- evenn with the homenetwork outage and power outage. ... "
" ... I am personally absolutely terrified of electricity. ... "
Overall performance
5works and looks, reliable, looks great
+80%
-20%
" ... -very reliable and quick ... "
" ... +Fast operation with feedback ... "
" ... Very fast setup and very responsive. ... "
Lagging
5reset, delay, first
+40%
-60%
" ... 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 ... "
" ... When using the physical 4-way switch, there is a slight delay. ... The delay may cause concern the first time you try it. ... "
Storage
5box, much, takes, switch, gang box
+60%
-40%
" ... These do take up more space in your electrical box, so be ready to deal with that when removing your old switch, but this again is pretty much universal to all smart switches ... "
" ... Not bad looking and a reasonable size to fit a std box. ... "
For Kids
4turn, kids
+100%
" ... No more yelling at the kids for leaving lights on!! ... "
" ... 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. ... "
As a Starter Product
4home
+100%
" ... This product will finish my home automation. ... "
" ... I bought 4 of these to add to home automation. ... "
" ... I love the automation :) ... "
" ... I would recommend to anyone doing home automation. ... "
Clock
4timer, set, able, scheduling, program
+75%
-25%
" ... It’s nice being able to use my light as an alarm clock and turn them off from bed. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... You can also set a timer and have them turn off and on at set times. ... "
Color
4wish, different, colors, switches, color
+100%
" ... I do wish it came in different colors. ... "
" ... This would help with safety in my neighborhood since there's a lot of crime, and criminals tend to lurk in the dark shadows. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Door
4front, lights, garage, turn, switches
+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 was in the market for some "smart" light switches to automatically turn on lights near my front door and garage at a certain time every night. ... "
" ... I also installed one for the security light at my door. ... "
Call quality
4call, switch, electrician, echo, back
+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. ... "
" ... Perfect for a switch that was hard to reach and now accessed by voice. ... "
Wash Programs
3program, switch, scheduling, function
+67%
-33%
" ... Great timer switch ... "
" ... Can do dusk to dawn or program manually. ... "
For Running
3took, work
+67%
-33%
" ... Discovery took less than a minute and I was up and running, plan to buy more! ... "
" ... First off: once set up and running, these work and work well. ... "
As Gift
3+100%
" ... Christmas present for my techy grandson ... "
" ... My daughter says it was the best gift she ever received. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for my son's new home. ... "
Pedometer
3steps, instructions, follow, app
+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. ... "
" ... Follow these simple steps below! ... "
Other
3operate, light, camera, auto, also
+67%
-33%
" ... These include smart assistants, bulbs, light panels, switches, motion sensors, etc. ... "
" ... I also have it set up with IFTTT to operate with my front camera motion detection when desired, and integrated with Google Home. ... "
Battery Life
3+33%
-67%
" ... We wasted around 3 hours to figure out . ... "
" ... and after a few hours . ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes