Kasa Smart Plug HS103P4, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa, Echo, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control, 15 Amp, UL Certified, 4-Pack, White

I bought this back in 2021 and completely forgot about it until recently. We purchased a small cheap air conditioner with mechanical dials and no digital display. The problem with these units, of course, is manually turning them on and off. And, of course, I thought there had to be a way to turn these things on/off remotely. A lightbulb went off then, and I realized I had this! The app install and connecting to the 2.4 GHz was simple enough. Once the app and the unit were updated and ready to go. While I havent tried with the Nest Mini, its so nice to be able to simply open the app, push on or off and the A/C responds right away. I basically leave the A/C unit on and let this Kasa smart plug do its thing. So Im very happy with this product even though I didnt open it for two years but it works perfectly fine. And its UL listed so I dont have to worry about it suddenly catching on fire or some cheap knockoff to worry about. I do love TP Links product so I know its a well-established brand.

I have used these plugs for a couple of years, and they are great! I have a handicapped person in the home who has extreme difficulty walking. These plugs are a life saver. They are extremely compatible with Alexa, and it makes life much easier being able to turn on and off devices without having to get up and walk to the device. Purchased an additional four pack in November and had no trouble setting them up. I had to replace my router this past week and could not get the eight devices to connect. Not a problem! I called the Kasa Customer Support number and a great live agent named Winnie Liu did a fantastic job of getting me back up and running. I cannot speak to all the representatives in this support center but if you are lucky enough to get Winnie you have reached the ABSOLUTE BEST. She was extremely patient and walked me through resetting all the plugs I have - 100% satisfied. Her English is excellent, her patience with a non- technical person was above and beyond. Her knowledge of the equipment and the process to solve my problem. Every call Support Center should have employees of this quality, but unfortunately, they do not! Congrats to Winnie, Kasa Smart and TP Link! Ron

I needed smart plugs that would work overseas at 220 volts, and I bought at least 4 different manufacturer smart plugs, including a couple different models of tp-link / Kasa models - while all worked in the US with 110 volts, NONE worked overseas using 220 volts (there are several in the garbage after having expired from plugging them in to 220 volts). However - this model - EP25 - does work worldwide. I have used it - with the app on my phone - in Europe, Asia and Africa (using a plug adapter for each country). And presently, I have a few in my house in Asia, which I control from my phone app in the US.

I bought a 4-pack of the HS103P4s to add to the nine TP-Link Smartplugs I already have. I originally selected this brand when I set up my smart home a few years ago. With this purchase, Amazon offered me an open box return for a discount. The plugs hadnt been used, but at least one of them had been set up on a different network. I was easily able to factory-reset all of the plugs and install them. TP-Links KASA App has a great feature that let me update the firmware of every plug on the network to the latest firmware version all at the same time. If youre looking for a Smart Plug brand to choose for your home, you cant do better than TP-Link.

First and foremost Id like to state, im a tech guy. Without specific equipment to measure what device in your home is pulling what wattage that can be (with use of on an online calculator vs your electric company ... calculated) these devices are absolutely intuitive. Super simple to use. Ive been jacking all sorts of things into them to see what wattage theyre currently using and examining them over 1 month. The alexa integration is spotty but pointless when you have kasa home.

I chose this exact brand and type of smart switch because I already have a few of the HS100 version in use. The Kasa set up is very easy, the app is easy to use, and now my Alexa devices just detect them on the network without much trouble at all. These will work as steady as the sun coming up and you can group them together if you want to create rooms or areas. I have been using this brand of smart switch for around 4 years now and couldnt be happier. Ive tried smart bulbs vs smart switches and have decided this is always the way to go when I can. Highly recommend these.

I started purchasing Kasa switches and plugs when I had an Amazon Alexa and never had any complaints with them. The Kasa app also works quite well and includes feathers like Away mode that randomly turns the smart outlet on and off inside times you set. It also allows you to program on/off times as an offset from sunrise/sunset. Overall its one of the best smart plugs Ive used. When I switched to HomePod I was disappointed to learn that the Kasa outlets did not support HomeKit. However, a Raspberry Pi and about an hour learning how to set up Homebridge conveniently rectified that shortcoming for me. The Good: - Very good value. - Native app is better than average. - Away mode and offset from sunrise and sunset timings are excellent. - Reliable. The Bad: - Sticks out from the wall nearly 4 cm (1.6). - If you want to hide them behind furniture you may need to add a short, low profile extension cord between the wall and the smart switch. The Meh: - Light duty limited to 10A loads. - Requires setting up Homebridge if you want them to work with Apple Homekit.

I have them all over. I have one set to turn off every other night for 10 minutes and then turn back on. This essential reboots my home network (router/modem). Especially great if I’m out of town and my internet messes up. I have one on my garage door opener for nights and times we’re away. So no one can use my technology against me to gain access to my home. One on the Arlo bases station in case I need to reboot it remotely. I also have them on various other home items in case I want them powered off/on at certain times. Or if I want to IFTTT some automated lights. They’re brilliant! They work well. And they’re a good price. Zero complaints.

I was leery of using WiFi plugs and power strips. Not anymore! These devices allow me to control my devices that do not need to be on all the time. With the scheduling option, I can set my 7 Surface Hubs (independently) to power on and power off. This means, no more having multiple devices on all night and including weekends. Another useful control piece, for those that use network extenders (I use TpLinks) is the ability to cycle the power/reboot these even when you are not home. If you have other users and or devices reliant on the extenders and they are not talking, you simply turn the Kasa device off for 30 seconds and then turn back on. **remember the Kasa has to be on an independent SSID and not the extender SSID; as you will loose connection to the Kasa once you turn it off** Let it come back online and test the devices connected to them (wireless security camera or maybe smart bulbs). I like the fact that I can also control the charging of my mobile phones too. I can set a schedule for our phone’s charging while we sleep. Set the schedule to start at 9pm and off a few hours later. Another helpful use, is plugging in battery chargers (AAA, AA, C, D, and 9 volt types). You can put the Kasa on a countdown timer for 8-10 hours and check the batteries the next day. You can set it and forget. When you need batteries they are ready. Enjoy!