Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300, Surge Protector with 6 Individually Controlled Smart Outlets and 3 USB Ports, Works with Alexa & Google Home, No Hub Required , White

Got this for my home office after switching to working from home. Love how I can have all my stuff (lamp, printer, monitor, standing desk, etc) in one strip but have separate commands for each outlet. It took minutes to set up and has worked for the last month or two with no issues. --------Update (now 3 months with it)-------- Ive read some of the reviews on here complain about numerous issues. I just want to share my experience more fully. Now three months in, Ive yet to have to Fix anything. Through power outages, network modem swaps and restarts, this thing has always worked. Ive only been into the Kasa app once to set it up and once to name one of the plugs I hadnt dedicated to anything yet, otherwise Alexa has control of turning things. I have had absolutely ZERO issues. Im not sure if all the negative reviews are user error or folks relying on the Kasa app too much, but if you have even the most basic understanding of setting up IOT devices, this should work fine for you.

Was enjoying the smart features of this power strip for a while, especially the remote control on/off feature, but a storm caused a power outage in my neighborhood. After getting power back, this power strip just refuses to connect to my wifi again via the Kasa app. Ive reset the power strip numerous times by holding one of power buttons on the strip per the instructions but I get the same error message in Kasa cant connect to your wi-fi network. Also tried reinstalling the Kasa app to no avail. Still works as a dumb power strip but I obviously have to physically be present to switch the individual outlets on/off so no different than any other power strip. Not what I bought it for. The devices I had connected to it survived the power outage, so at least the surge protection works as well. Id look elsewhere for a smart power strip however.

GOOD: Its got screw holes for mounting in the back! I find this to be a much more preferable and reliable alternative to using mounting tape. Its got gigantic plug faces! Yay! But they face sideways instead of normal, to better handle certain types of plugs. This might be good or bad for you (more on this a little further in) Energy monitoring! A hugely useful feature, since none of my other plugs have this. THE BAD: This probably (hopefully) doesnt apply to most people, but unfortunately for me, I actually one type of plug that was designed to be sideways in a regular plug face, the result now being that particular plug now only fits into the bottom outlet, and also blocks access to all but one of the USB ports. Ouch! Just the way my hardware dice has rolled, it seems. I do feel like the USB ports could be placed somewhere to avoid being potentially blocked, though. THE UGLY: Even when I set the Status LED to off, that doesnt completely turn off all the lights on the strip. So to keep it from lighting the entire room if youre trying to sleep or watch a movie, the only option is to create some physical block for the light. Ive put a couple layers of paper over mine, so I can still see the light, but at a much more dimmed brightness that doesnt annoy me.

My review for the Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300: The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 is a mature product option for anyone looking for a smart power strip that can be controlled from anywhere with a smartphone or tablet and with internet access -- but not from a computer or through a browser -- three stars off for this--you must use only the Kasa app with all of the tracking and security risks of doing so. The strip has six individually controlled outlets and 3 USB ports (but only older type A -- and none of them can be switched or controlled). Everything is controlled with the Kasa Smart app -- but the app is not for those with limited or low vision. The app uses poorly contrasting, very small fonts == none of which can be changed or enlarged. Another star off for this. You can use voice commands to control the power strip with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant -- and they generally work well if your device naming is clear and distinct or the voice assistants may be confused by phrases turn off the kitchen light and turn off the kitchen coffee maker. The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 offers surge protected -- but the amount of protection is not closed. I recommend using a surge protector or UPS with surge protection with known protection levels rather than relying on whatever protection this strip may supply. Also, there is no device warranty on the surge protection, so with up to nine devices plugged into the strip, its best not to take the risk of an unknown amount and quality of surge protection. Pros: Individually controlled outlets The bright white LEDs for each outlet can be turned off, but not the grounded or protected LEDs. Voice control compatible Power monitoring on each outlet Power switches at each outlet can be used when WiFi is not available. Cons: Mature technology No support for other than 2.4 WiFi Must use the Kasa app to set up and control the strip and outlets Hardware made in Vietnam Kasa app made in China (tracking and security risks) No support for computer or browser set up or control No support for other than USB A cables No indication of how much surge protection there is No surge warranty USB outlets cannot be switched off and have no LED indicator lights.

I have 4 of those spread around the house. I use mostly for my plant room, cabinets and etc. It’s very easy to use, reliable and straightforward. You can set up individual commands for each plug as you wish. The only silly detail, which can be worked around, is that it’ll follow the timing of your phone. A different time zone will interfere with the schedules set

Very easy to pair with the Echo. I used it to turn my pinball machines on and off. Works beautifully.

This is an excellent power strip. Each plug works. The connection to google/alexa is poor. Approximately once a week each plug on the device goes offline. The workaround seems to be to reset the internet, and then reset each individual outlet, and then reconnect to google. Google says its on kasaa, kasaa says its on Google. I love our dystopian future.

I dont use it for any smart home controls, just for electricity usage monitoring. Great for very low wattage monitoring, like standby mode.

I bought this power strip to help me monitor electricity usage in an off-grid situation. I would not recommend it for this purpose. For one thing, the monitoring capability is minimal. You can monitor each outlet individually, but you can only see three numbers for each: how much is currently being used, how much has been used for the day, and how much has been used on average (but for what time period is unclear). There is no historical data available, so you cant evaluate usage patterns or identify spikes without constantly monitoring the app on your phone. The other downside probably should have been obvious, but I didnt think of it before I purchased it. Which is that the power strip itself draws power, even when nothing is plugged in. I didnt measure how much it was drawing specifically, but it was enough that the power strip was getting quite warm to the touch from just sitting idle, plugged in. It wasnt quite uncomfortable to hold, but lets just say it would work nicely as a hand warmer. It makes sense, when you think about it, because theres a WiFi radio in there thats running all the time. If youre in a normal on-grid situation, this is probably not much of an issue, but when youre counting your kwh, you dont want your monitoring equipment adding to the overhead. It also, really does need an internet-connected wifi router to connect to. Its absolutely mandatory to set the thing up. It was strange, because when I plugged the power strip in for the first time, it shows up as an available wifi on my phone, and you can successfully connect to it. But this connection is not sufficient for the app to work. It cant find the power strip even though its connected directly to the power strip. I then tried to turn on the hotspot for my phone, and let the power strip connect to that, but that also doesnt work. You and the power strip must both be connected to a third wifi network, then the app works as expected. However, all that was mostly due to the fact that I was using the item for a purpose other than what it was designed for, so I cant fault the manufacturer for that. All in all, its a very solid piece of equipment, very high quality, good thick cord and good solid manufacturing. The app is well designed and easy to use It is a large power strip, probably 25% bigger than your normal, average, non-smart power strip, which means its got lots of room between the plugs for big adapter- or brick-style plugs. The one thing thats poorly designed is the mounting holes on the back. It has two holes that are the typical keyhole style, and they are made in such a way that you can mount the power strip either horizontally or vertically, which is a nice touch. However there was an error made in the design process, because a screw will not slot into the narrow part, no matter which way you try to slide it. Theres a small piece in the corner that blocks a screw from entering the slot either way. Thats an unfortunate error in an otherwise excellently engineered piece of equipment.

If you are not able to setup or trouble shoot yourself, consider calling KASA support. Wow wow and wow! Person was so patient with me. I had tried to fix the problem for hours. The person’s knowledge and expertise made it step by step easy and successful for me. THANK YOU!