The smart outlets with hub from another company I was using went out of business bricking my current setup. So the search began for a new smart outlet company. After finding and using these I can see why they went out of business. These are way better so far.
Pros:
1. Surprised to find outlet no longer has wire pigtails like their intall video shows. I prefer this any way because pigtails with extra wire nuts take way too much room in electrical box.
2. NO HUB required!
3. Outlet install super easy....I've changed many outlets before though.
4. Separate control of each plug.
5. Adding outlet to Kasa App took less than a minute.
6. They look great and have a nice finish to them...they don't look cheap.
7. Tamper Resistant.
8. App was really quick to respond to user input and nice design.
9. One of my applications is for heat tape on plumbing I'll turn on at random times depending on winter temps...anyway, the "timer" option in the app is nice option because I don't need to run the heat tape all that long and now I can turn it on and set timer to turn it off automatically in 20 minutes or something so if I forget and remember 3 hours later I know I was covered.
10. TP-Link company brand recognition (I may not have bought otherwise since Kasa didn't mean anything to me)
11. NOT made in China.
Cons:
1. Only comes in white? Luckily I'm putting these in garage and attic spaces so it didn't matter much for my current application but I would love to use these inside my house as well but entire house is light almond.
2. Screws for wire terminals are short and don't have a limiter on them like normal outlets do so if you unscrew them too far the screw falls out. No big deal for normal application but if you are installing in attic and don't know this like I didn’t you'll be searching thru attic insulation to find the screw. Which I found and now I know!
3. An option without a wall plate would be good. I use decora style wall plates and would want them to match...but these outlets don't come in light almond any way so non starter for me for inside my house.
4. Scheduled events in App can only be 31 events PER PLUG. No big deal normally but I'm using one of these for a hot water tank recirculation pump that I want to run for 5 minutes every hour in the winter.
5. Other issue with scheduling is related to #4. You have to create a separate schedule event for ON and OFF operations which adds up. If scheduling could just have a start and end time option I could cut the amount of schedules I need to create in half. Again, probablly no big deal for normal applications.
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Leading Smart Home Brand
Launched in 2015, Kasa Smart quickly became a leading smart home brand giving convenience, fun, and security to over 7 million delighted users and has garnered praises from PCMag, Wirecutter, and more. Users can control their lights, appliances, and view security camera footage from anywhere, anytime. Kasa offers terrific synergy between devices for enhanced automation.
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Individually Control 2 Smart Outlets
Control any 2 plugged in devices from anywhere at the same time or individually.
1 Schedule 2 Away Mode 3 Group Control
Safety is a Priority
ETL certified to provide peace of mind that quality and safety are standards we strive for.
(Control number 5010780, by Intertek Testing Services NA Inc., 2019)
Tamper Resistant
Tamper-resistant design enhances safety and prevents foreign objects from being inserted.
The Kasa Smart App offers a simple installation guide.
Do not attempt to install the product unless you have proper training and equipment. Improper installation or misuse of the product may cause severe property damage, environmental damage, burns, electrical shock, bodily injury, or death.
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The hardest part was the faceplate
My only concern with this was whether it was compatible with outlets that are wired in series with other outlets. If your house is like mine, your existing outlet may have two sets of wires: a black wire and a white wire on the top screws, and a black wire and a white wire on the bottom screws. This means your outlet is receiving power (from the top screws) and then passing that power downstream (from the bottom screws) to other outlets in the circuit. The challenge is that this device has only one set of screws. Thankfully, the solution is simple: after removing your old outlet, join the black wires with a wire nut, then do the same with the white. You can run a pigtail from the black wire bundle to the "line" terminal on the outlet and run another pigtail from the white bundle to the "neutral" terminal on the outlet. This method ensures downstream receptacles receive uninterrupted power.I'm removing a star because I think the faceplate design could be improved. Unfortunately, t it comes with a screwless snap-on faceplate. These look nice, but they are quite difficult to attach when you have a textured wall like mine. Plus, the outlet itself is rather large, meaning it's probably going to be a tight fit when screwing it back into the box. This can cause the face of the outlet to warp a little bit when tightening the screws, making it almost impossible to affix the faceplate. I literally spent 20+ minutes trying to get the faceplate on.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2019
WARNING FOR AMATEUR ELECTRICIANS (like me):
I am NOT an electrician, however, I've personally replaced most of the wall switches and receptacles in my home without a single issue. I have also replaced ceiling fans, light fixtures and bathroom exhaust fans -- also without any issues. So, I was very confident installing he KP200 would be another cakewalk. However, this time I got in a little over my head installing the KP200, and it required an EXPENSIVE visit by a licensed electrician to make things right again.
I learned, here in Arizona (and probably other states too), the safety code requires ANY WALL RECEPTACLE (outlet) within 15 feet of running water (such as kitchen sink or bathroom sink/tub/shower) must be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). This is also sometimes called a "GFI outlet."
My "open concept" kitchen area has eight wall receptacles (all with NO "GFCI" markings or the usual GFI test/reset buttons); therefore, I did not know they were GFCI. About 14 feet from my kitchen sink is a "pantry" -- which is far enough away from the kitchen sink not to worry about water splashing. The pantry has two above-counter wall receptacles (which I later learned are UNMARKED GFCI receptacles).
So, when I replaced one of the UNMARKED GFCI outlets with the KP200, everything went to hell in a handbasket. The KP200 would not work properly, AND the other seven "kitchen" outlets were inoperable as well. In short (pun intended), the electrician said the KP200 is NOT a GFCI unit, and replacing the GFCI with the KP200 -- not only violated the state's electrical code, but it was also created a substantial safety hazard by breaking the chain of protection provided by the eight outlets connected to the unmarked GFCI circuit. (Once I went to the outside electrical panel, it was visually obvious some of the breakers were GFCI, but inside the home, nothing indicates their GFCI status).
Although the electrician has an excellent reputation for quality work, he is "VERY OLD SCHOOL." As such, there are TWO THINGS he absolutely HATES:
(1) ALL home automation smart devices (don't even mention the word - "Alexa" to him);
(2) ANY "weekend-warrior" homeowner who is not a licensed electrician and does his own electrical work.
That said, I not only received a very stern verbal admonishment regarding electrical safety, I also received an invoice for $150. (I think some of the $150 was punitive.)
Expensive lesson learn. So, BEFORE you swap-out your old electrical outlet for a TP-LINK KP200, be CERTAIN it is NOT an UNMARKED CFCI receptacle.
By the way, the next day, I installed the KP200 in a bedroom, and it works as expected! It is an excellent and reliable name-brand product!
ONE LAST CAVEAT: I only purchase smart devices made by large, well-established technology companies, such as TP-Link. Why? Most "Internet of Things" (IOT) smart devices COMMUNICATE to the world outside your home in order to function. That means IOT devices are potentially the WEAKEST LINK in your home Internet/network security.
In other words, you need to purchase IOT devices from companies that have the financial resources and technical expertise to update BOTH the firmware and software of their products -- as the product ages. This updating helps defend your home network against hackers who exploit "cheap," no-name IOT device to gain access to the rest of your home network, computers, smartphones, tablets, and etc.
I hope this helps.
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TP-Link is a Quality Name in the Internet of Things Community
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2019
I have over 50 smart WiFi devices connected to a Google Mesh home network. The 20+ TP-Link smart devices in the network perform without a technical hitch and are reliable. The Kasa/TP-Link (KP200) WiFi two-outlet, in-wall receptacle is no exception. IF it is installed properly (see below), the KP200 works well and is easy to install (neutral white wire required!!).Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2019
WARNING FOR AMATEUR ELECTRICIANS (like me):
I am NOT an electrician, however, I've personally replaced most of the wall switches and receptacles in my home without a single issue. I have also replaced ceiling fans, light fixtures and bathroom exhaust fans -- also without any issues. So, I was very confident installing he KP200 would be another cakewalk. However, this time I got in a little over my head installing the KP200, and it required an EXPENSIVE visit by a licensed electrician to make things right again.
I learned, here in Arizona (and probably other states too), the safety code requires ANY WALL RECEPTACLE (outlet) within 15 feet of running water (such as kitchen sink or bathroom sink/tub/shower) must be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). This is also sometimes called a "GFI outlet."
My "open concept" kitchen area has eight wall receptacles (all with NO "GFCI" markings or the usual GFI test/reset buttons); therefore, I did not know they were GFCI. About 14 feet from my kitchen sink is a "pantry" -- which is far enough away from the kitchen sink not to worry about water splashing. The pantry has two above-counter wall receptacles (which I later learned are UNMARKED GFCI receptacles).
So, when I replaced one of the UNMARKED GFCI outlets with the KP200, everything went to hell in a handbasket. The KP200 would not work properly, AND the other seven "kitchen" outlets were inoperable as well. In short (pun intended), the electrician said the KP200 is NOT a GFCI unit, and replacing the GFCI with the KP200 -- not only violated the state's electrical code, but it was also created a substantial safety hazard by breaking the chain of protection provided by the eight outlets connected to the unmarked GFCI circuit. (Once I went to the outside electrical panel, it was visually obvious some of the breakers were GFCI, but inside the home, nothing indicates their GFCI status).
Although the electrician has an excellent reputation for quality work, he is "VERY OLD SCHOOL." As such, there are TWO THINGS he absolutely HATES:
(1) ALL home automation smart devices (don't even mention the word - "Alexa" to him);
(2) ANY "weekend-warrior" homeowner who is not a licensed electrician and does his own electrical work.
That said, I not only received a very stern verbal admonishment regarding electrical safety, I also received an invoice for $150. (I think some of the $150 was punitive.)
Expensive lesson learn. So, BEFORE you swap-out your old electrical outlet for a TP-LINK KP200, be CERTAIN it is NOT an UNMARKED CFCI receptacle.
By the way, the next day, I installed the KP200 in a bedroom, and it works as expected! It is an excellent and reliable name-brand product!
ONE LAST CAVEAT: I only purchase smart devices made by large, well-established technology companies, such as TP-Link. Why? Most "Internet of Things" (IOT) smart devices COMMUNICATE to the world outside your home in order to function. That means IOT devices are potentially the WEAKEST LINK in your home Internet/network security.
In other words, you need to purchase IOT devices from companies that have the financial resources and technical expertise to update BOTH the firmware and software of their products -- as the product ages. This updating helps defend your home network against hackers who exploit "cheap," no-name IOT device to gain access to the rest of your home network, computers, smartphones, tablets, and etc.
I hope this helps.
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Es un buen complemento de IoT
Reviewed in Mexico on February 25, 2024Color: WhiteSize: 1-PackVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Mexico on February 25, 2024
Respecto a la instalación, es muy sencilla, como instalar cualquier otro contacto, lo único que no me gustó y por eso comparto fotos, es que el dispositivo es muy grande que no logró entrar en su totalidad en la caja, antes tenía otro contacto inteligente de steren el cual entro sin problemas, pero este no, no se si mi caja (chalupa) sea chiquita o vieja, pero no cupo, por lo que si tienes hijo pequeños puede ser muy peligroso que quede tan afuera.
La configuración es muy sencilla, el dispositivo se conecta a tu modem/router, la aplicación es intuitiva, puedes revisar información como tiempo de endendido, aunque me gustaría que tuviera estuviera datos como consumos. Se puede conectar a Alexa, Google y Smart Things de Samsung.
Si lo recomiendo, pero considera que es posible no quede muy bien instalada.
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