expiredRazorConcepts posted Nov 25, 2022 01:50 PM
Item 1 of 4
Item 1 of 4
expiredRazorConcepts posted Nov 25, 2022 01:50 PM
Kasa Smart Sale: HS200 Smart Light Switch
& More$13
$20
35% offAmazon
Visit AmazonGood Deal
Bad Deal
Save
Share
| Sold By | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| $15.99 |
Leave a Comment
Top Comments
204 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
The newer slim models *do* work with my network so I've moved over to them. They are the same price and about a third smaller:
https://smile.amazon.co
2-pack for $13
3-pack for $20
Love these for Christmas lights/decorations but, for the other 11 months of the year, I can't find many things in the house that come on as soon as you plug them in.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank kincadedm
Many devices, specifically IoT devices, still require the 2.4ghz network and it's a good thing to have on. If your router separates the radios into networks (SSID's = HomeInternet2.4 and HomeInternet5) then you'll have to manually set your devices to the proper network. If your device handles it for you (SSID = HomeInternet) then you don't have to worry about it at all.
I will say, if you have the ability to create a separate IoT wireless network and have it run on only a 2.4ghz radio that's preferable (with proper firewall rules and network isolation).
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
They blend the 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands together. Google determines what items connect to what band automatically.
Perhaps doing some research before commenting will help you next time.
Many devices, specifically IoT devices, still require the 2.4ghz network and it's a good thing to have on. If your router separates the radios into networks (SSID's = HomeInternet2.4 and HomeInternet5) then you'll have to manually set your devices to the proper network. If your device handles it for you (SSID = HomeInternet) then you don't have to worry about it at all.
I will say, if you have the ability to create a separate IoT wireless network and have it run on only a 2.4ghz radio that's preferable (with proper firewall rules and network isolation).
As far as uses, personally I use them for: Humidifiers, Air Fresheners, Holidays Lights (Xmas, Halloween, etc.), Recirculating pump on our house, cellphone chargers (off at 99%, on at 80%), Media room cabinet vent fan (on when receiver is on), lamps, outside lighting (backyard landscape lights), whole-house audio amplifiers, air purifiers.
FWIW, I have these connected to Home Assistant instance to make them a little smarter (ie. turn on humidifier if the heat's running and humidity < 40%, or cell phone chargers based on device battery).
The subwoofer is a good one I hadn't thought of mentioned earlier, though I'm not sure the power draw of a woofer that idle vs. the plug itself. Also like the battery charger to not just keep them charging.
https://smile.amazon.co
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
But yeah I have a pile of these and they sit in a drawer until this time of year for holiday window "candles".
Smart switches > smart plugs > smart bulbs
Leave a Comment