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Kasa Smart WiFi Plug Mini by TP Link Smart Plug No Hub Required Works with Alexa and Google HS105 KIT

Last Updated: April 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)

8.9

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Software Platform

354

app, kasa app, kasa, google home, smart

+90%

-10%

" ... Now I can plug a lamp in on each side and be able to use with Alexa to control one or both at the same time. ... Even easier than the other older Kasa plugs I have. ... "

" ... It was extremely easy to set up and just as easy pairing it with our Google home. ... "

" ... Easy to set up with Alexa and reliable to use! ... "

" ... When my hands are full, you dont have to reach for the switch, ljust ask Alexa to turn on the lights. ... "

" ... I love this strip, it connected right away to the app. ... "

" ... Downloaded the control app from TP-Link to my Android tablet. ... The app provides for naming each plug and setting up a schedule for each plug. ... I do not use Alexa or Google assistant. ... "

" ... Works well with Alexa or the app. ... "

" ... Works perfect with Alexa ... "

Device Compatibility

267

smart, echo, app, kasa, google home

+91%

-9%

" ... I have 2 Blink Sync modules, 2 Wink Hubs, Arlo, Bond Fan Controller and LED light connected to this strip. ... "

" ... Works flawlessly with Alexa Echo and Dot ... "

" ... I'm getting into this home automation thing. ... Works good with Alexa but I haven't been able to get everything to turn on when I want it to (i.e. ... "

" ... I have my fan, my back porch hanging lights, and some hanging lights in my room all set up and controllable through my phone. ... "

" ... They were easy to get going with my tablet and hooked right up with Alexa. ... "

" ... Works great with Alexa and Google Home. ... "

" ... We purchased several packages of these WiFi smart plugs to use with Echo and they were easy to setup, easy to use, and are super cool. ... "Alexa, turn on the bedside lights, please" and on they go. ... "

" ... Controls two devices perfectly. ... "

Ease of Use

254

easy, set, setup, easy to use, app

+98%

-2%

" ... Very easy to set up and control through the app. ... "

" ... Easy to set up with Alexa and reliable to use! ... "

" ... WiFi is stable, setup easy!! ... "

" ... They are easy to set up and use. ... "

" ... Easy setup, easy integration with Google Assistant, work consistently. ... "

" ... Easy to program. ... "

" ... Very easy to set up. ... "

" ... They were easy to set up, and the great thing is each plug is independent. ... "

Setup

211

easy, easy to setup, easy to set, app, set

+98%

-2%

" ... Plug one of these units into your outlet connect what you would like to control (within manufacture guide lines) download the easy to setup up app and your done. ... "

" ... These are easy to setup and be replugged anywhere. ... "

" ... I bought several of the products which work extremely well and are easy to set up. ... "

" ... Easy to setup. ... "

" ... I installed a lot of WEMO and KASA plugs and switches in my house. ... "

" ... You need a dedicated app, but installation was easy, and they've never dropped connectivity. ... "

" ... Easy to install and set up. ... "

" ... Easy to set up and small enough to keep the other plug open for use ... "

Apps

174

kasa app, alexa, google home, google, setup

+87%

-13%

" ... Their app was better than others I had tried, and the ability to set up timers and schedules makes my property look inhabited. ... "

" ... Also the app is very easy to use and you can set timers etc. ... "

" ... Easy to install using the TP Link app then added to Alexa. ... "

" ... The Kasa app is reliable and allows for schedules, routines, etc. ... "

" ... Nice to have a number of devices on same app in different homes. ... "

" ... The Kasa smart home app is intuitive to use and integration with Google Home and Amazon Echo is seamless. ... "

" ... You can use the app to set schedules, turn them on/off, and monitor the usage. ... "

" ... As someone who runs a smart home, not just with apps and cell phones but a fully integrated smart home. ... "

Ports

109

outlet, smart, outlets, plugs, tp link

+90%

-10%

" ... This power strip has six plugs and 3 usb, shows if plug from wall is grounded and adds protection from power surges. ... "

" ... This is a great power strip, the 6 outlets are controlled individually, 3 USB ports that are always on. ... "

" ... I'm obsessed with TP link smart plugs. ... "

" ... Spacing of the outlets allows you to connect items with larger plugs. ... "

" ... I jumped online and ordered more of these miracle TP-Link devices and was waiting for the Amazon delivery this afternoon. ... "

" ... I have bought several different smart outlets to try throughout our house and I really like this one: ... Two, independently controlled outlets. ... "

" ... Is it with the plug? ... "

" ... Plug and play especially after the 1st one. ... "

Capacity

house, living room, room, lamps, lights

+95%

-5%

" ... I turn the ac on while I'm heading home so I can have a nice cool house when I get home. ... "

" ... If everything works fine for next 30 days I will purchase additional TP-Link minis for other areas of our home. ... "

" ... Used to set up side lamps in living room, Family Room, master bedroom with Alexa. ... "

" ... My fiance and I have several string lights around our apartment. ... "

" ... I currently have our Christmas tree and living room lamp setup with these outlets but I will definitely be buying more. ... "

" ... I have them plugged into almost all lamps in the house. ... "

" ... They fit in any outlet in any place in my house. ... "

" ... Have floor outlets so it tucks under sofa out of sight! ... "

Product Reliability

working, failed, weeks, reliable, error

+59%

-41%

" ... Bought a year ago and still working. ... "

" ... These work just fine, I have no complaints at this time. ... "

" ... No problems noticed. ... "

" ... In less than 10 minutes it was already working. ... "

" ... I bought these after a miserable experience with the Etekcity Smart Plug and searching online for a couple weeks. ... "

" ... Works reliably and solid like the rest of the Kasa products. ... "

" ... I haven't had any problems so far and it's been several months. ... "

" ... They work fine so far. ... "

Features

sunset, sunrise, turn, timer, control lights

+87%

-13%

" ... There are also other features on the app that are nice. ... Or at sunrise and sunset. ... "

" ... Nice to be able to control/program light for lamps and aquarium. ... "

" ... They are currently used to control lights in my house, I use domoticz to set the timers. ... "

" ... Built in timer feature is a plus ... "

" ... We used for our Christmas lights. ... "

" ... Gray to turn different light on when not home ... "

" ... None of the above features worked with the Etekcity product, even though the reviews are so positive for it. ... "

" ... It is so nice to be able to turn lights etc. ... "

Network

router, network, wifi, house, smart

+67%

-33%

" ... You can manually control them from anywhere you have a phone signal. ... "

" ... My phone was able to connect with the wifi plug's wifi network from all the way across my condo when I was setting it up, which was very surprising to me for such a tiny unit. ... "

" ... These work great, have multiple ones throughout the house. ... "

" ... If everything works fine for next 30 days I will purchase additional TP-Link minis for other areas of our home. ... "

" ... And they’re close to my really good WiFi wireless router! ... "

" ... These work great, have multiple ones throughout the house. ... "

" ... I've also used other tp-link devices. ... "

" ... It also, really does need an internet-connected wifi router to connect to. ... "

Wifi

wi fi, network, plugs, smart, router

+71%

-29%

" ... Wifi no issie 30 feet out from house on shed. ... "

" ... I recently replaced my router and have gone through the process of reconnecting everything that makes my house "Smart". ... TP-Link is the ultimate Wi-Fi plug, and now I'm going to order their light bulbs. ... "

" ... And as long as I have power/internet in my home, I can access remotely anytime. ... "

" ... Best wifi outdoor plug. ... "

" ... A big bonus and I mean a big bonus is that these switches work on Wifi without an internet connection. ... "

" ... You just have to make sure you have decent WiFi coverage. ... "

" ... My takeaway from all of this is make sure you have very good wireless coverage. ... "

" ... The Kasa Ap is great to control it all ... "

Cables

plug, cord, wall, outlet, love

+93%

-7%

" ... Like these cause they are smaller than the original plug. ... "

" ... These plugs are pretty good. ... "

" ... You can name the plugs anything you want. ... "

" ... These plugs have been amazing. ... "

" ... So I use those in locations where I am plugging in one item (Christmas tree), or with an extension cord. ... "

" ... All in all, it's a very solid piece of equipment, very high quality, good thick cord and good solid manufacturing. ... "

" ... You just can't go wrong with these plugs! ... "

" ... The plugs are long horizontally, so if you have a two by two outlet like mine, you won't be able to plug them in horizontally unless you have some sort of extension cable. ... "

Marketplace

advertised, amazon, product, time, item

+89%

-11%

" ... aesthetically pleasing and so far works exactly as advertised. ... "

" ... Shipping the item back costs close to the cost of buying a new item. ... "

" ... Product works as stated. ... "

" ... Item works as described. ... "

" ... Works as advertised. ... "

" ... Works well and as advertised! ... "

" ... They work exactly as advertised. ... "

" ... I have several products from this company. ... "

Price

money, worth, value, worth the price, tag

+83%

-17%

" ... Highly recommended and worth the price. ... "

" ... Great set and for a very affordable pricing. ... "

" ... Highly recommended and worth the price. ... "

" ... I think that it’s 2018 and these things should actually work, especially for the price we pay. ... "

" ... I felt like the high price was worth every penny. ... "

" ... I’ve tried several brands and they’ve been the best for the price. ... "

" ... Spend the extra ten bucks. ... "

Controls

button, turn, switch, voice control, manually

+86%

-14%

" ... I can now control lights on and off in my home from anywhere. ... "

" ... There is also an independent power button for each outlet, and the Amazon Alex skill works great so far. ... "

" ... The only odd thing about this is by default the voice control for Alexa might be "Alexa - turn on Good Night" . ... "

" ... Separate controls for each end. ... "

" ... I really like the ability to control two separate plugins on the same unit. ... "

" ... I also use it for 3 PCs with the bios set to turn on when power is restored so I can use voice control or an app to turn them on. ... "

" ... I can now control lights on and off in my home from anywhere. ... "

" ... Obviously you can also control the switches from your phone with the Kasa app, or manually by just pressing the button on the side of the unit. ... "

Power Consumption

strip, energy, usage, monitoring, smart power strip

+82%

-18%

" ... simply the best power strip I have bought. ... "

" ... Saves me tons of electricity and heating costs. ... "

" ... I've their smart power strip in mind for my next purchase. ... "

" ... Controls and measures energy use. ... And you can see how much energy each device uses. ... "

" ... This power strip is cool. ... "

" ... The smart power strip is just what I have been waiting. ... "

" ... So far a very nice power strip. ... "

" ... I bought this power strip on a whim. ... "

Design

look, plug, slick, sleek, note

+100%

" ... Again, very slick product. ... "

" ... aesthetically pleasing and so far works exactly as advertised. ... "

" ... Good design, layout and appearance. ... "

" ... Love the smart design and functionality but now I need one with the plug on the side for tight spaces! ... "

" ... So much more compact and nicer looking than the original avocado shape. ... "

" ... Note I gave an extra star for the nice industrial design. ... "

" ... It is clean and sleek looking. ... "

" ... Slick design allows it to fit behind furniture with ease. ... "

Product As Described

advertised, described, work, well, item

+100%

" ... Works well and as advertised! ... "

" ... Item works as described. ... "

" ... work as advertised ... "

" ... works as advertised ... "

" ... Excellent item works as advertised. ... "

" ... Product works as stated. ... "

" ... aesthetically pleasing and so far works exactly as advertised. ... "

" ... They work exactly as advertised. ... "

Fit

plugs, tight, outlets, outlet, tabs

+71%

-29%

" ... Instead of getting several smart plugs which will consume most if not all the outlets, This smart surge protector fits the bill. ... "

" ... Slick design allows it to fit behind furniture with ease. ... "

" ... Fits in outdoor waterproof boxes. ... "

" ... The plugs came back on-line immediately without any action on our part. ... "

" ... They fit well in wall outlets and surge suppressors. ... "

" ... They fit in any outlet in any place in my house. ... "

" ... Great for tight spots with plugs on either end. ... "

" ... They fit well in wall outlets and surge suppressors. ... "

Build Quality

weather, tabs, proof, made, feel

+86%

-14%

" ... It seems to be quality made and should hold up quite well to the outdoor elements but time will tell. ... "

" ... Yes, it costs 3 times as much but the quality, both look and feel, are off the charts. ... "

" ... These are solid and I like the weight and feel. ... "

" ... :Looks heavy duty and totally weather proof. ... "

" ... Otherwise it feels very solid and works as intended. ... "

" ... This strip is extremely high quality and solid as a rock. ... "

" ... If this had a rotating plug design it would be five stars . ... "

" ... We have a bunch of both the older, tear-drop-shaped versions and the newer ones. ... "

Returns

back, returned, send, returning, probably

+8%

-92%

" ... I would have return it if I found this issue within the return period. ... "

" ... Had to return them. ... "

" ... I wish it were still in the return window so I could send it back. ... "

" ... Update: Changed to two stars. ... "

" ... Returning them for that reason only. ... "

" ... I'm returning it and getting my money back ... "

" ... After I saw that the first one didn't work, I sent it back and ordered a second one thinking that it was just defective. ... "

Size

compact, plug, bit, space, solid

+62%

-38%

" ... It's small and compact . ... "

" ... These are solid and I like the weight and feel. ... "

" ... These are a good size and only take the space of 1 plug. ... "

" ... I love this smaller footprint model. ... "

" ... They are so handy! ... "

" ... So much more compact and nicer looking than the original avocado shape. ... "

Clock

turn, automatically, timer, sunrise, morning

+90%

-10%

" ... I like setting a timer and not having to get up out of bed or I could set the timer set the lights turned on so I can motivate myself to get up out of bed. ... "

" ... I can turn it on from my desk, or I can set the timer for it to turn on and off automatically. ... "

" ... I also have it automatically turn on my bedroom lamp when my alarm goes off in the morning to make sure I wake up! ... "

" ... Set a timer ... "

" ... I also have it automatically turn on my bedroom lamp when my alarm goes off in the morning to make sure I wake up! ... "

" ... Easy to set up and they don't loose their minds like the clock dial ones. ... "

" ... You can set various schedules to have lights, radios etc. ... "

Remote

app, enable, setting, schedules, remote

+40%

-60%

" ... Only with Kasa app, I can control local, and thru the internet, that means it's not remote control configuration issue, it means firmware is the one blocks third party remote control. ... "

" ... The Kasa management app’s “remote control” option, which has to be on for the above features to be available, simply will not come on. ... "

" ... Also I can’t find the “remote control” setting everyone keeps commenting about lol. ... "

" ... As far as remote control (ie ... "

" ... But no where in the app for the HS107 plug device can you enable or disable remote control. ... "

Firmware

update, download, took, seconds, upgraded

+56%

-44%

" ... They must have updated their firmware or something. ... "

" ... They did need a firmware update but it was super quick and was finished within minutes. ... "

" ... Pros: Took me under 10 minutes to download the app, set up the account, update the firmware, set up the plug, add to my google account. ... "

" ... Setting up two of my plugs took about 15 seconds of active work and 30 seconds of allowing it to download a firmware update. ... "

Lagging

reset, pressing, bit, app

+33%

-67%

" ... And sometimes it will not even connect after resetting. ... "

" ... The first is that there is a bit of lag when pressing any of the buttons in the app. ... "

" ... When it restarts after a few seconds everything is back to normal. ... "

" ... Three out of four have had to be reset every day! ... "

" ... At that point, they have to be factory reset before they will reconnect. ... "

ISP

network, router, even, tp, switches

+44%

-56%

" ... It says “try connecting to the same network”. ... "

" ... Contact TP-Link support, but that did not help. ... "

" ... It refuses to even allow configuration of the latter. ... "

" ... They frequently disconnect from the internet. ... "

As Gift

christmas, used, tree, one, buy

+100%

" ... I bought this as a gift. ... "

" ... gift to son, works great ... "

" ... I will buy another one and also send one to my mom as a gift. ... "

" ... Purchased these just in time for Christmas. ... "

" ... We used one for our Christmas tree this year and loved it! ... "

" ... I bought these to use outside for Christmas decorations. ... "

" ... This is a gift for my daughter and SNL! ... "

" ... After we used that gift for our Christmas tree (and used w/ Echo) we HAD to buy more! ... "

As a Starter Product

home, like

+100%

" ... Needed something for home automation. ... "

" ... Easiest least expensive way to get that awesome home automation . ... "

" ... I'm getting into this home automation thing. ... "

" ... Great for.multiple items and of you like home automation like I do. ... "

" ... And has good API support for home automation :) ... "

" ... Perfect little automation tools. ... "

Overall performance

performance, reliable, price, months

+100%

" ... They are very responsive and reliable- even when operating them from away from home. ... "

" ... Smooth as silk! ... "

" ... I use these to run some of my lamps and fans in my home. ... "

" ... Total failure after seven months of seemingly good performance. ... "

Delivery

product, ordered, new, got, item

+100%

" ... Shipping the item back costs close to the cost of buying a new item. ... "

" ... As soon as I got the notice they were available, I ordered two. ... "

" ... Delivery took the total estimated time. ... "

" ... The plug delivered exactly what it promised, and it's been so reliable. ... "

" ... Got the product set up. ... "

Call quality

voice, turn, phone, call, works great

+83%

-17%

" ... Works great with Alexa to turn things on and off with voice control ... "

" ... Is it with my phone carrier? ... "

" ... I'd even call it "slick." ... "

Wash Programs

away mode, set, features

+80%

-20%

" ... Built in timer feature is a plus ... "

" ... Set a timer ... "

" ... It has lots of features, like "Away" mode for random on and off settings. ... "

For Travel

away, travel, times, like, lights

+100%

" ... We used these plugs when we went on vacation. ... "

" ... They seemed like they would be great for managing lights while away on vacation. ... "

" ... Easy to setup, travel a lot for work love the away mode for simulating occupancy. ... "

" ... Works great and we've already used it a few times while on vacation. ... "

For Running

run, long

+100%

" ... Easy to get up and running. ... "

" ... I need to monitor how reliable these products are in the long run. ... "

" ... This way, we do not have to worry about ever forgetting to leave it running overnight. ... "

" ... all running flawlessly. ... "

Comfort

like, hand, feel, solid, quality

+80%

-20%

" ... These are solid and I like the weight and feel. ... "

" ... on and off from the comfort of my easy chair. ... "

" ... It wasn't quite uncomfortable to hold, but let's just say it would work nicely as a hand warmer. ... "

" ... These plugs on the other hand, works like a charm! ... "

Print Quality

foot, 3d, several

+75%

-25%

" ... These have a smaller foot print than our old timer and are easy to use. ... "

" ... Love the small foot print. ... "

Device Stand

outlet, stick, plug, one, block

+100%

" ... These work really good if you don’t want to change our the plug in the wall. ... "

" ... I had one of the original models that block the other outlet on the wall. ... "

Outdoor Unit

plug, lights

+100%

" ... This Outdoor plug is awesome. ... I didn't have a convenient way to turn on and off outdoor lights and a fan. ... "

" ... I will use this outdoor plug for lighting our deck. ... "

" ... Now I need to get some outdoor ones for my outdoor items! ... "

" ... I’m buying more of these doodads for my outdoor patio lights ... "

Display Clarity

time, screen, display, use, smart

+75%

-25%

" ... To watch TV, it turns on the receiver, Apple TV, sub woofer and plasma display. ... "

" ... I use it to control my kids TV screen time. ... "

" ... It took a few minutes to set them up with my lenovo smart display, and they work every time. ... "

Cleaning

looking, sleek

+100%

" ... It is clean and sleek looking. ... "

" ... The response is fast and the app is clean. ... "

" ... Clean slim cable and good for short distance. ... "

" ... I previously used the individual TP Link Wi-Fi outlets but this cleans up the power strip and is much more organized. ... "

Water Resistance

+100%

" ... I bought this to use for my pool pump and it works great so far. ... "

" ... I use google assistant to turn it on about 5 minutes before my shower. ... "

" ... Fits in outdoor waterproof boxes. ... "

User Manual

+33%

-67%

" ... Downloaded manual/userguide. ... "

Gaming

room, easy to use

+67%

-33%

" ... I have a habit of being in another room when I realize I left the game systems on . ... game room on). ... "

" ... A Game Changer. ... Easy to use for the beginner to the smart home game ... "

Cable Length

wall, use, outlet, could, cord

+100%

" ... Each plug is individual. ... "

" ... The cord length is great and has a great molded plug on it. ... "

" ... Clean slim cable and good for short distance. ... "

Defective Delivery

sent, defective, seller, one, correct

-100%

" ... Seller sent a copy from China product that was defective. ... "

" ... After I saw that the first one didn't work, I sent it back and ordered a second one thinking that it was just defective. ... "

USB

usb, without, turn, power

+33%

-67%

" ... First off you cannot monitor or turn off/on the power over the USB ports. ... "

Battery Life

day, goes

+33%

-67%

" ... Time during those 6 hours. ... "

" ... One or the other goes randi my goes offline every day for a few hours. ... "

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