Kasa Smart Plug by TP-Link, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa, Echo, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control, 15 Amp, UL Certified, 1-Pack(HS103) , WHITE

I am very happy with the Kasa Smart Plug. I bought it to replace my Wemo Mini which I have had for about 3 years. I've had problems with the Wemo as I would have to manually reset the plug and reconnect it to my network, especially when my internet goes out and comes back. I've been using the Kasa plug for about a week now and have had no problems with it. My internet has gone out several times and I even had to reset my router modem to factory defaults. After I put back in the same SSID and password that I used before, I didn't have to set back up my Kasa. It automatically reconnected. As you can see from the pictures, the Kasa plug is shorter than the Wemo. My Wemo plug overlapped the wallplate but the Kasa is about the same width as the wallplate. I like that the button is on the side as well. Setting it up was very easy. There are no instructions in the box but on the box (see pic). I simply downloaded the app and followed the prompts. The app did seem to get stuck when it was connecting the plug to my network so I had to close the app and open it back and then it connected quickly. I also love the app interface. It is clean and I love the way the graphics look. The only thing I would say that I didn't care for was the blue led light. I'm a person that needs complete darkness to sleep so I had to use black electric tape to take off the side. I wish manufacturers of smart plugs would put in an option to turn off the led light from within the app. Overall I am very happy with the Kasa as it was half the price of my Wemo mini, reconnects after my internet drops, and has a much nicer app interface.

How you connect it: download the Kasa Smart app onto your smart phone (available in the Google Play store for Android devices or Apple store for Apple devices...no PC/Chromebook/Linux options). The app will walk you through connecting to the plug, and will connect to your wifi. If you want to control the plug via Alexa/Google, then you'll connect those services through the Kasa app, then jump into Alexa/Google app and find the new devices. (I did minimal setup in the app, preferring instead to schedule everything via Alexa/Google app so that device controls/settings are all in one place.) About the plug: there is an on/off switch on the side to manually turn it on or off. All this plug does is talk to the app and/or Google/Alexa to turn electricity on or off to the device plugged into it. It isn't "smart" beyond that; it can't tell Alexa the status of the device plugged into it or anything similar. Some devices won't retain their "on" state when they're turned off, like a computer...simply plugging in a computer won't power it on. With this type of device, the smart plug won't power it on for you, because all it does is turn power on or off. This is what you can do within the Kasa Smart app: -Power devices on/off by tapping a power button in the app -Power on/off devices in conjunction with certain events like when you come home, sunset, etc. (called "scenes") -Power on/off devices on any calendar day (so you could have something turn on in six months from now at 2:45 PM for instance) -Connect it to Alexa, Google, sensors, bulbs, locks, etc., including Samsung Smart Things -Push device firmware updates if available I'm very impressed, I've had a lot of smart apps that were very frustrating, hard to use or didn't want to pair with the devices or didn't want to communicate well with Alexa/Google but this one was very easy to use and worked perfectly.

I use these plugs with Google assistant for a variety of lights and devices around the home. Of course, I have a couple of lights on them, but also a laptop and other devices. Either the TP-Link Kasa software or Google Assistant (with a Routine) can be used to set up scheduled on/off. This is not only great for lights, but if you have a laptop or other battery powered device, leaving it attached to a plugged in charger for long periods can reduce battery life over time. With these plugs I charge my laptop for a 90 minutes a few times a week, which should preserve the battery over the long term. The other thing to consider with smart devices is that you'll have to have an account not only with Google or Alexa, but also with the device manufacturer (e.g., TP-Link), so it's a good idea to pick a few brands of devices and stick to them (e.g., TP-Link smart plugs, Feit Electric smart bulbs in my house.) These often go on sale, so pick up a 2 or 4 pack if you can use them for things like holiday lights, too! The primary drawback -- common to virtually all of these -- is that it only works with a 2.4 gHz band Wifi. Since the 5 gHz band is faster and generally less crowded, it would be nice if they upgraded these for both wifi bands.

I’ve been using Kasa smart plugs for years and they work great. The app is very easy to use. I deducted one star because this plug arrived in an Amazon envelope without any packaging or instructions. It appeared to be in new condition and I am already familiar with how to use them so it was not that big of a deal. However, if I was unfamiliar with the product or planned on giving it to somebody as a gift, not having the packaging and instructions would’ve posed a problem. Otherwise, these are great smart plugs that work really well and I will buy more as the need arises.

I bought this for my husband who is currently unable to turn the light on and off in the living room due to medical conditions, but this was rather easy to install. I noticed it was packed in a mini box and did not immediately see the instructions as the print was too hard for me to read. But I kind of knew right away that I needed to download the Kasa app based on different reviews online that I've read on this product, both on Amazon and off other sites. Had created my TP Link Kasa account and then verified myself and was able to connect to Wifi on the Xfinity white XFI Gateway model and then went back to the Alexa App to link the two together. I maybe spent about 8 to 9 minutes setting this up but once it was done, my husband can now use the Echo Dot to turn off the lights. Previously he was using the clapper, which proved to be an issue with mobility and clapping. This was a bargain for the price spent and I may buy a few more in the future once I can expand our technology.

I have tried many of the auto switch brand as I have remote properties that I need to monitor and reset devices. I have had problems with WeMo, Blackloud, Amazon switches, and a couple other brands I have tried. Problems from apps that were not the best... to problems with the devices loosing there wifi connects.. etc.. which are all a disaster when your a long way away and can't unplug it to reset. With Kasa, I have only had this problem with maybe 2 devices out of 40, and they had to be reset. With the other brands I had failure rates up to 50 percent... and then some of the other brands couldn't find the device a 2nd time etc... With Kasa it seems very stable, no surprises, always works.. everything shows up on the app. So my multi year test and waste of money has come to an end.. I tossed all the old bad choices, and only use Kasa now.. I love automation. I even have these on auto car float chargers and that I just set to go on twice a week for 3 hours.. all works great. I just wait for sales on these and then load up more. Plus I have Alexa echos in my house.. and have all these linked up so I simple say use commands to turn on and off when going to bed.. also use the auto schedule for most items. Pretty cool.

This smart plug fulfills it purpose wonderfully. I just wish it could do more (e.g. like its "big brother," the Kasa 6 plug power strip, which tracks the electrical usage of each plug). Originally purchased to turn on and off a difficult to access lamp, it lost its purpose after I received just one Philip smart bulb. Well, actually, after the first smart bulb, I realized every lamp and light fixture needed a smart dimmable bulb. While I have, yet, to convert 100% of the fixtures, all lamps are now using Philip smart dimmable bulbs. The bulbs are so much better than an on/off switch. I have yet to find the plug another purpose. The power strip is tracking the electrical usage of my "big computer," 3 monitors, and external devices (e.g. drives, video capture, hubs, etc). This plug, unlike the strip, can only turn on and off. Our goal with these smart devices is to track and / or reduce our electric usage. Beside the lights and computer, there really isn't anything we own needing remote on / off capability. It isn't the plug's fault, its just got limits. If you need a smart plug, this one or the Amazon smart plug are the ones you should consider. Of course, you should consider getting a plug able to track your electrical needs There is always its brother the strip. 5 stars, after all my lack of finding it a new job isn't its fault.

The plug came in a little carton box with no instructions on how to set it up. I think they should add a QR code on the outside or inside of the box to make the installation of the app easier. You need to download the Kasa Smart app by TP-LINK Research America and create an account. The app is very easy to use and it made it very easy to add the smart plug to the account. I like that the app lets you setup a timer, a schedule and an away schedule. It doesn’t have the option to track how much electricity it has used, but it keeps track of how long the plug has been on. After setting up the smart plug, Alexa recognized the smart plug right away after turning on the TP-LINK Kasa skill. So far, it has worked really well. Besides not having instructions in the box, I don’t like that it makes a loud click when you turn it on or off. I don’t see any sparks coming out of it, but the sound makes me feel like it’s going to stop working if I use it frequently.

Fácil de configurar y de sincronizar con Alexa. No se desconfigura como otras marcas que por desgracia he comprado.

Me llegó el producto desde EEUU en menos de una semana. El dispositivo venía en una cajita de cartón, sin instructivo o manual del usuario. La instalación fue sencilla, descargué la app Kasa Smart de TP-LINK en mi teléfono y seguí los pasos que me indicaba. Lo utilizo para encender un aire lavado que está en un lugar difícil de alcanzar. Me animé a comprarlo porque la marca TP-LINK me da confianza y además el producto estaba en oferta, al mismo costo que los smart plug chinos de marca genérica. Al conectarlo al tomacorriente no estorba al enchufe de abajo.

La relación de calidad y precio son excelentes. Es una muy buena opción para automatizar tus electrodomésticos e incluso tus adornos de temporada. Ésta versión maneja muy buen amperaje y sin problemas puedes manejar la iluminación navideña. Es muy rápido para instalar y desde que lo abres hasta que lo puedes usar no te deberá demorar más de 5 minutos, considerando que tienes que descargar la aplicación a tu celular y dar de alta una cuenta para poder agregar el enchufe eléctrico. Se integra muy fácil con alexa una vez que tienes instalada la skil de tplink.

Mucho mejor que el de amazon, mejor su compatibilidad con Alexa, sin ningun problema de desconexion.

This smart plug works great and has been completely reliable after months of use. It is always accessible and responds as expected every time. I like that it has a physical button for manual on and off in addition to the WiFi control. The status light is very handy, with a solid blue for paired, blinking blue for pairing/attempting to reconnect and a solid red when WiFi is down/disconnected. The only downside is needing to install another app, which is just how these devices work now. If you do not mind that, it is a solid and dependable choice.