Kasa Smart HS100 WiFi Smart Plug, Classic 1-Pack, White

This plug is great. The app is very fast to open and locate the device. Easy to setup and use remotely. I bought this for my mothers house because she uses lights on mechanical timers and is always calling me to complain that the lights are coming on too early, too late or turning off at the wrong time. I have a wifi bulb at home from a different manufacturer, which I set to turn on automatically every night at a specified time but the app is slow to locate it when I want to adjust the time. This TP-Link is very fast with the Kasa app. I was driving home after installing it and she called to tell me the light was still on, so I pulled up the app and I was able turn it off from 10 miles away and adjusted the turn off time from the road. I didnt need to change the IP account to static or anything. It just works. I will be buying a few more for my own use and a few light switches as well. You have to setup and an account to use it remotely, but thats just an email address, which you verify by clicking on the tab when you receive the confirmation, and a password. Ill be buying a few smart switches from TP-Link soon to change in her house too. Two more things to note. This has a USB port on the side I believe to charge things with. It was not used in the setup at all. Also, you can see remotely which devices are on or off. Great product TP-Link!!

I continue to love these units. Originally, I had a problem remembering that my beds headboard light was on a smartplug, but eventually, that problem disappeared because I decided to make it a non-smart light. (It is now my power-failure security light, the only light I can turn on when the power fails, plugged into a UPS). I love being able to ask Alexa (my Echo device) to turn lights on and off while Im in bed. I have four of these units and two of their smart lightbulbs. I have * my bedroom ceiling (smartbulb) * living room ceiling (smartbulb) * my office recliner (smart plug) which has a second normal light. * bathroom hanging light (smart plug) * christmas tree (smart plug) which will go back to controlling a different light in January) * security camera (smart plug) Two of the lights I have set to random on-and-off times so that when Im not home, the lights are going on and off. Unfortunately, the random vacation mode does not appear to be a choice for the lightbulbs) but I have them on a fixed schedule. Finally, I also have some of the lights grouped as Everything so I can turn a bunch of things off at once. That is a great feature. I can turn things on and off by group name or by item name, and all the names are things that I defined. When I do decide to use a smart plug in a different place, its easy to rename it on my smartphone, then Alexa figures it out without my having to tell her anything. I love these units, especially the fact that I dont need to have a special controller to use them, and I dont have to use contorted commands, like Alexa ask whatever to do whatever that is required by some remote control devices. (I dont use another device that requires such contortion).

Overall this like the other KASA products are well made, reliable and easy to use. My application was to control a whole house fan with Alexa. Once it was finally all set up, it worked well. Im using a smartthings hub to integrate everything. Using the KASA app on my tablet was simple to do the initial setup. Once that was done an automatic firmware update was done. That took only 5 min. I then had to go into the SmartThings app to get it to discover the new device. A simple process that went smoothly. Getting it into Alexa was a bit of an issue. If you go into the Alexa app and select add a device and select KASA, it will prompt you to install the KASA Skill. DONE DO THAT if you have SmartThings. You will end up with duplicate devices for everything controlled by KASA that in SmartThings. If you select SmartThings, you will be prompted to install the SmartThings skill, even though its already installed. What you have to do is select OTHER and the app will scan for new devices. You will then be prompted to give the device a name, why it doesnt use the same name as is in SmartThings Ill never know. Not very intuitive at all. Overall Im pleased with the KASA product and will definitely order it again if I have a need.

*** Edited, after response from TP-Link support, I see the device does support the features I expected *** I was looking for a plug to turn off a noisy fridge near my movie room during hours Im likely to be watching movies (plus let me turn it on/off with a tap if I want to override that schedule). This device lets me do exactly that, though the Kasa app that controls it leaves these features somewhat buried (I initially couldnt figure out how to find the scheduled on/off settings, and left a negative review, which you can read below, but TP-Link support replied to the review with a description of how to find the features I needed, so Ive updated the review). The trick I needed in the Kasa app is, after setting up the switch, in the Devices tab with the list of switches (maybe just the one), tap on the name of the switch (and if that doesnt work, keep tapping other parts of the same row) until a new screen opens up with schedule/away/timer options (and a gear icon which opens a deeper settings screen which lets you enable a remote control mode). I initially got confused because the main screen of the Kasa app has a smart actions tab which leads to a teaser screen for a separate smart home router product which isnt available yet. *** Original review below *** I assume this thing works fine if all you want it to do is turn on and off directly from your phone and have only one Wi-Fi network that both your phone and the plug are connected to. That doesnt work for me because - I put my Internet-of-Things devices on a separate IOT network because I dont trust them, and dont want to allow every vendor with some remote cloud access into my entire home network. This device required my iPhone (where the Kasa app runs) to be on the same layer 2 network as the smart plug device, both for initial setup and thereafter (I tried putting my phone on my IOT network, setting up the smart plug device, then switching my phone back to my main Wi-Fi network, and the Kasa app would no longer control the smart plug, even though direct IP access works fine between those networks). - both the Amazon product page, and the product packaging, say it supports timer features. This isnt true, without a separate smart home router device that not only is a separate purchase, but isnt even shipping yet. So in the Kasa app, I now have 3 tabs: - Devices has the smart plug grayed out because its not on the same network - Scenes has the same story, cant see the smart plug - Smart Actions is just a teaser screen saying Add a Smart Home Router and enjoy smarter control of your devices, with a LEARN MORE button that takes me to a page on tp-links website saying Smart Home Router. COMING SOON. Pretty weak for a device whose Amazon product description is TP-Link Smart Plug, No Hub Required.

Initially I left a horrible review. Im not ashamed to retract and admit it was my User error. I mixed and matched with Wemo light switch and didnt realize I choose a less expensive TP Link outlet plug. I tried connecting it via Wemo app periodically for 2 days with no sucess. I decided to write a bad review and return it. I began looking for a different brand when I realized the price difference between Wemo and this tp link. It hit me I did pay the lesser of the two, I mixed the two product brands! Duh!!! Immediately I went on YouTube , viewed the directions and set this up in 5 minutes. I linked it to my network and my Alexa. The easiest thing Ive ever done. I purchased this for my young son who was scared to go to the bathroom at night because of the dark. He would wake my wife and I up at night to escort him to the restroom. That started getting old quick. Now he tells Alexa to turn on the lights; no longer afraid and goes on his own. This is an awesome product and made me feel like a great Dad. As a young child I too was afraid of the dark, sometimes still am, lol. My father use to scold me, be a man, there are no monsters. I didnt want to take any chances, so like many kids, I suffered some nights holding it in. As parents, I feel we must be more understanding and not unintentionally traumatize our children by becoming an unsympathetic monster. I am so great full we have this technology. I hope to make my entire house Smart. This is the way of the future, embrace it! I highly recommend this product.

The ONLY reason that I bought this was because it was about a $5 add on to an Echo Dot. It was a PITA to find the correct app, as on the Apple store, it kept taking me to some Kentucky Assoc (KASA). I found the app thru the TP-LINK website, but it wasnt easy to find. I own 4 WION plugs, and I found them to be easy to set up. I am still working on the TP Smart Wi-Fi Plug. I have found the KASA app to be extremely buggy, and have had it freeze several times in the first hour that I have tried to figure it out. I have been on chat 2x w customer service. They refer me to articles on their website. The articles arent nearly as good as they s/b! I CAN PROMISE that after this, I will NEVER buy another TP-LINK device. I own 4 Nest cameras, 2 SONOS ONE speakers, and the 4 WION plugs. Those were all very easy to get up and running. This plug...not so much. Even if the app didnt lock up, it looks like it was written for children w stupid ICONS that I have NO IDEA why they EVEN have such. I GOT it to install on my iPhone. I THINK that I might have the app working on both devices, but I fret it locking up. EVEN if it works as its supposed to, this exercise has been way more than it should have been. So...yes...I think it might be working now; I still would never purchase any device that runs the LP Kasa app. And, I havent tried to connect it to Alexa yet. Will try tomorrow. After another 30 min to an hour, the app locked up on my iPad. I have turned it off to see if that helps. I CANNOT get the app to install on my iPhone because it doesnt recognize that I already have such plug ON my Wi-Fi. It keeps asking me to connect to the TP-LINK first, which of course I did when I installed the app on my iPad. Thus, I have an app that is locking up on my iPad and wont open on my iPhone. AMAZON, how much $$ will I get back if I send the plug back. I like the plug, but not the app!!! I find the app to be lousy in a word. The plug looks fine. I will probably get it to do what I want, but it could have been WAY more user friendly. If I change my mind, I will update this review. I like the plug, it is nicely made. I cant yet say much good about the app. It is confusing at best. Likewise, the locking up is concerning if that happens w regularity. The app seems better on my iPhone than my iPad. Id perhaps call this 2 stars because of the plug. THE BIG ISSUE is the instructions are NOT helpful AT ALL. I FINALLY got it working, and today...it seems fine. I DO LIKE the plug, and I could sit down and write FAR better instructions. Such were pitiful. But for that Id rate a 4. SINCE MY FIRST PURCHASE I HAVE BOUGHT 2 MORE OF THE PLUGS...and the TP-LINK Smart Plug, which I had an electrician wire. Once having figured out where the App was and how to use it, I like the plugs and the switch.

Im used to setting everything up via my computer. But you have to use your phone to set this up. At first, I couldnt get it to see the wireless account I needed. (My computer modem was seeing it but not my smart phone) I called the help line a few times and then I thought, Maybe I should restart my phone. This was after I tried everything else. I felt kind of dumb taking that long to realize that because Im usually pretty good around electronics. I did the turn off the phone, turn the phone back on thingie and it popped up. I also had to move the device closer to my modem to set it up, but its just a simple thing to move it to the room you want to use it in once you get it set up. It worked great... then my cat walked across my laptop and somehow turned it off. I must learn to close the lid when I walk out of the room.... Was able to reset it and its working great again. One thing to note.... I *think* that if you want to use the remote settings you must use the wireless account they give you. As it was, I used my own network address which works fine here. Not sure, need to check all that out. Ill come back and update this review once I do that. I know that it sounds like I had a lot of problems but they werent that bad and the help line people did their best to help. I plan on getting one or two more of these. Now that I know how to hook them up it will only take minutes set them up. I gave it 5 stars because of the help desk. Yes, they were all from another country but I could understand them and they did do their best to get me up and running. Now that Ive had it for awhile I have something to add. I moved to a new apartment building and thought Id have to set up my plugs again. Didnt happen. Just plugged them in and they worked fine. No re-setup needed. It could be because Im using the same modem and stuff but it was nice not having to do a re-set. Id like it enough Im saving up money to buy one more for the extra bedroom in my apartment.

The Good: Setup is a breeze. I had this thing up and running within 5 minutes. I didnt have to deal with port-forwarding from my router or any complicated setup process. If youre not very good with computer or technology, you should still be able to set this up without too much hassle. I did not connect this to an Alexa device, so I cant comment on how complex that process it. Im only using this as a way to remotely turn on/off an electronic device in my bedroom. The Bad: There is no web interface that you can access from a computer. The only way to control this device from via the Kasa app. It appears if you set up any customization, they are stored on Kasa servers. If this is truly the case, then this means if Kasa or your own internet connection are ever offline, so are these functions. Furthermore, because custom settings are stored remotely, the device has also opened up certain ports on your router for you, for communication between the device and the server. While this is good for people who arent technically-savvy, its bad for internet security. Personally, I wish that TP-Link would have made a more secure and less cloud-dependent version of the device. Id be willing to pay an extra $10 for that. As long as my home has a connection to the Kasa servers, though, the device appears to function flawlessly. One thing to note: Sometimes if you turn on the device remotely (via the app), the ON icon displayed in the app may not reflect that. Im not sure why. However, it appears the app pings for the status of the device every 10-15 seconds. So, if you hit ON and you dont see the ON icon on your app turn green, but you know for a fact that device is actually on, give it about 10-15 seconds to refresh and itll turn green.

Let me start by saying, when I first installed these they worked great. I have four of them. The reason I bought was to help my mother who has a hard time getting around. We loved showing them off to friends and family. Soon the love turned to frustration. They are easy to set up, my Wi-Fi had no problems finding and set up was fast. I put the app. on my phone and Fire tablet. Even setup groups to turn all on and off at same time. I could control while away from the house or using everyones wi-fi or cell tower. The problem is they continue to lose connection to Wi-Fi and then Alexa will not control. App says local only, meaning you have to get your phone to turn on and off, and you have to be in the house on your Wi-Fi. I have strong Wi-Fi signal at my house. You can get 300 plus yards away and still get a signal. I live in a rural area, no neighbors. So there is no other Wi-Fi interference. Other problems, re-setting them all the time. You have to delete one by one and sometimes the app will not let you do that. Why cant there be a simple reset? Then when you go to reinstall it, can not find. You can do it manually, then that is hit or miss. I have had them for over six months. I reset all of them last night 12-2-16 and today when I woke up two were off line. I really want them to work. Talking to Alexa is a fun way to control lights, but im getting tired of hearing Alexa say sorry I cant find table light and so on. Dont waste your money on this. I am curious to know if the people who left good reviews, did it right away or waited a few weeks to try out? I always wait a few months before I do. I am ready to recreate the scene from Office Space with the fax machine. Q, generic response from TP-Link, Ill update if they have any real answer to the problems. UPDATE 12/14/16 I did a reset on all 12/4/16 as of the 14th they are all working fine. So 10 days with no problems. Lets see how long we can go. Also for the people how say plugs are to big and block furniture. Try Power Extension Cord Cable, https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CEJW0WQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works as intended which is always a good thing. The only negative Ive found is that once you connect it to one device it and decide to use it with something else it does not want to connect with it. That is a problem. If you leave the same device connected all the time it should work great.