Kasa Smart Products: 4-Pack WiFi Smart Plugs $22.75, Smart Outdoor Plug-in Dimmer

bajanboy5809

Nov 18, 2022 4:38 AM

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Quote from AceStarflyer

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I have a good amount of Kasa plugs, including this one, and they've all been functional and reliable. I got this one hooked up to a Feit LED string light line I got at Costco. I have the dimmer function set to its lowest setting, and the lights still look great and give good ambiance. Like all smart plugs, you can use it to set up a schedule, so the lights automatically come on at sundown and turn off at like 11ish. I love it when stuff like this truly is set it and don't think about it anymore.

Yep, I have all Kasa and only Kasa from the beginning for years and all work great. I think I have about 12 plugs and lights currently running. The app is fantastic too and scheduling great with it.

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catbugBW

Nov 18, 2022 5:31 AM

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Quote from bajanboy5809

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Yep, I have all Kasa and only Kasa from the beginning for years and all work great. I think I have about 12 plugs and lights currently running. The app is fantastic too and scheduling great with it.

I have 7 Kasa plugs and 1 GE plug that I got for free with a Google Home Mini. Guess which is the only plug I've had die on me? Picking up another 2 at this price, can never have too many!

ronswanson

Nov 18, 2022 5:51 AM

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ronswansonNov 18, 2022 5:51 AM

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Rock solid devices

mrtag

Nov 18, 2022 6:45 AM

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mrtagNov 18, 2022 6:45 AM

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I was slowly replacing my house switches for the last ~ 3 years with kasa devices and this is going to be my third and the last iteration after which the transition will be completed! By this point I own around 40 devices and I'll tell you that I had close to 0 issues with them. My garage switch randomly disconnected once and I had to reset it, thats it, no issues during 3 years of usage. The best part is that if you consider switching from alexa or google to home assistant OS - kasa devices use local pulling which means that all your devices will communicate over you local network and NOT through the cloud. This means insane response times and reliability plus no internet required to run automations. Highly recommend kasa products!

P.S. they did mess up big time with 3 way dimmer switches though. There are multiple issues with the first version that can't be fixed with firmware updates so make sure to buy the V2 version only. I already installed one and it works flawlessly.

Last edited by mrtag November 17, 2022 at 10:48 PM.

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geezfools

Nov 18, 2022 6:45 AM

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Using one of the outdoor Wi-Fi plugs with home assistant and it's been great. Using some automations to turn on a heat lamp on when it's gets super cold in my chicken coop. Good stuff so far!

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actives

Nov 18, 2022 6:58 AM

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Quote from JohnB6767

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Who knows, but the quality is just as good....

Kasa has been better than wemo for me. I had a few of each, but wemos would randomly disconnect. They would need to be manually added back. I finally have an all Kasa setup, and could not be happier. Now I'm just consolidating some individual switches to power strips.

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TylerS2274

Nov 18, 2022 12:14 PM

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TylerS2274Nov 18, 2022 12:14 PM

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Kasa products are outstanding. I highly recommend. I just wish their app would allow for sharing with other family members!

tebasaki

Nov 18, 2022 12:15 PM

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tebasakiNov 18, 2022 12:15 PM

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Could someone speak to the doorbell camera? I have concerns for other brands with subscriptions (yuck!) or police opting to take you footage for whatever reason, or the image/motion sensor not being up to snuff.

anomoly

Nov 18, 2022 1:31 PM

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anomolyNov 18, 2022 1:31 PM

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I have about 4 3-way dimmer and two single dimmer switches…. Also use 6 plugs during the holidays for Xmas lights. Have about 98% up time.
My last issue happened literally days ago when I was out of town… Alexa said it couldn't reach to the server… went into the Kasa app and all the devices were gone!! Thought I was hacked so changed the password, couldn't do much out of town, looked online and seems to be a common enough issue.
It all might have been my fault as I had powered off parts of the house when installing a new garage lamp holder … turned off the router at some point and the password change screwed up Alexa. After resetting one of the switches I realized and thankfully all the devices showed back up in the app. Thought I would have to reset them all but it wasn't necessary.
Overall still recommend but it does require a neutral wire.

Last edited by anomoly November 18, 2022 at 05:34 AM.

jacob.b.smith

Nov 18, 2022 1:35 PM

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jacob.b.smithNov 18, 2022 1:35 PM

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I bought my house four years ago and have converted to Kasa switches. They work very well, consistently.
I have above average trade knowledge and pulling the neutral where it was needed wasn't so bad, though it was a slight project in some instances.

Jack2o

Nov 18, 2022 1:38 PM

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Jack2oNov 18, 2022 1:38 PM

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Redoing my whole house and bought like 40 kasa switches. Only wish they have one for fan.

szehner32792

Nov 18, 2022 5:35 PM

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szehner32792Nov 18, 2022 5:35 PM

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I've been using Kasa plugs and switches via both Google Home and Homebridge for over 8 years, somewhere around 10 devices. I don't think I've ever had a problem with them. Reliable and stay connected.

MephistoMyHero

Nov 18, 2022 5:50 PM

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MephistoMyHeroNov 18, 2022 5:50 PM

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Does anyone think BF deals will be better? I'm thinking on the Pan/Tilt Camera, Power Strips, and Outdoor Plugs.

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turbulent

Nov 18, 2022 5:55 PM

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turbulentNov 18, 2022 5:55 PM

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I've had this installed outside with patio lights for over a year.

Zero issues and works perfectly with Google.

Socal weather for reference

artcab

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Nov 18, 2022 7:30 PM

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artcab

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Quote from MephistoMyHero

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Does anyone think BF deals will be better? I'm thinking on the Pan/Tilt Camera, Power Strips, and Outdoor Plugs.

I honestly don't see any "deals" here, other than the smart outdoor plug. Everything else is regular price (Amazon calling it a "sale" doesn't make it a sale). There's nothing here that's got me pulling the trigger on anything. The original post is everything Kasa that Amazon sells at regular price.

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