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If the internet is out it will work as regular switches. They will have a blinking red wifi sign to show you the internet is down, but they will work normally. If I'm not wrong, they will keep the present state when the power cycle, or maybe off, I had some power outages and didn't have to walk around the house turning them off, but I'm not sure if the lights that was on remained on. But it will not wake you up in the middle of the night in case of outage.
Tp-Link is staying in business as far as I've read. Matter compliant devices should come out by the end of the year. I don't think they've announced if they're going to release their new products under Kasa or Tapo branding.
I don't know of any dryer that can connect to these plugs. The dryer plug cannot fit into these and even if it could it would more than likely trip your breaker since it requires between 7.5 to 30A. Most household circuits are rated for 15 to 20 amps. Also, the circuit breakers can only handle 80% of their max load meaning the max amps are now 12 and 16, respectively.
These smart plugs would be best used for a washing machine
Thanks for this awesome reply. I have the KP125 version of this plug which does have energy monitoring, and my dryer plug does fit into the smart plug. In theory, could I not just connect the smart plug, plug in and run my dryer for a moment (my laundry has 20A outlets) and look at the Kw draw on the smart plug, and since it would be 120V its a simple calc to determine the Amp draw (i.e. 1.2Kw on 120V yields 10A)? Thoughts?
Most of today's routers will have a 2.4ghz radio but I guessing that newer routers have it off by default.
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).
This - I have an older tri-band Netgear Orbi mesh system which works fantastic still. However, both the 2.4 and 5ghz bands run off of the same SSID. It's been problematic for some of my devices IF I don't use the guest network. For whatever reason, as long I connect to the guest (which is also 2.4/5ghz same name) everything works great. Added benefit is that each IoT device is isolated from seeing other devices on the network, which I like given that many of the cheaper brands have questionable ties to the Chinese government..
There is a newer version of these smart plugs out that take up less footprint than this model and they cost $13.99 for 2. I would spend the extra $1 and get these instead
Thanks for this awesome reply. I have the KP125 version of this plug which does have energy monitoring, and my dryer plug does fit into the smart plug. In theory, could I not just connect the smart plug, plug in and run my dryer for a moment (my laundry has 20A outlets) and look at the Kw draw on the smart plug, and since it would be 120V its a simple calc to determine the Amp draw (i.e. 1.2Kw on 120V yields 10A)? Thoughts?
I thought this was crazy as my dryer is 220Volt for starters. But this checks out
I don't know of any dryer that can connect to these plugs. The dryer plug cannot fit into these and even if it could it would more than likely trip your breaker since it requires between 7.5 to 30A. Most household circuits are rated for 15 to 20 amps. Also, the circuit breakers can only handle 80% of their max load meaning the max amps are now 12 and 16, respectively. This is why dryer plugs are in funky shapes and /or 3 to 4 prongs so that way no one can connect anything else to the outlet.
These smart plugs would be best used for a washing machine
Ur talking about a higher power rated dryer and one that runs on maybe electric only, those require a 220/240 line. I plugged mine directly into a cheaper one remote for years, until it stopped working.
It just means that it's less than $5 per smart plug which is a great deal. I stopped looking at Amazon or even any other "sale" online/in-store. Just a tactic to reel you in. I try to look at past history of prices.
What's the name of the site, isn't it camelcamel or something.
Ur talking about a higher power rated dryer and one that runs on maybe electric only, those require a 220/240 line. I plugged mine directly into a cheaper one remote for years, until it stopped working.
You are correct, there are some electric dryers that are 15A 120V and some gas dryers that are 240V.
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Thanks for this awesome reply. I have the KP125 version of this plug which does have energy monitoring, and my dryer plug does fit into the smart plug. In theory, could I not just connect the smart plug, plug in and run my dryer for a moment (my laundry has 20A outlets) and look at the Kw draw on the smart plug, and since it would be 120V its a simple calc to determine the Amp draw (i.e. 1.2Kw on 120V yields 10A)? Thoughts?
If your dryer plug fits into the smart plug then you might have a 15A 120V dryer. I suggest looking up the specs to verify
If the dryer doesn't meet those specs IMO I wouldn't take the risk. I know eventually something might distract me and I would forget to monitor the dryer.
One of the best things to setup with Smart plugs is electronics and batteries. I have tools and some electronics that i only use maybe once a week or a few times a month. So instead of leaving my tablet, my camera or tool batteries charging all the time i use these switches to only kick on once a week to top them off. My camera one kicks on once a month. They have a schedule you can do.
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I regret not buying more bulbs when they were on sale. I held off on the news Kasa might be discontinued. Recently moved into a new house and installed my old bulbs and found out the Kasa app has been upgraded with a bunch of new features. Definitely going to keep a look out for the bulbs in the future.
I think these plugs work with a Keurig?
Just replaced my ancient K machine with a Supreme and noticed it seems to keep the water hot most of the time and this plug could help me keep it off at night automatically. The Supreme states 13amps.
Anyone use one for this? Or does the plug itself use the same power being "ready to use" that the Keurig does in standby?
Beware, Kasa released an update to their Android app in November that completely broke all functionality for a large number of users and they still haven't fixed it. I haven't been able to do anything to 95% of my Kasa devices via the app for at least a few weeks, and there's no word on any fix coming. I'm not the only one having this problem by a long shot.
aren't these supposed to work with OpenHab? what's the benefit of using a proprietary app?
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These smart plugs would be best used for a washing machine
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).
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Turns out this dryer is 15Amp and 120 Volt. I suspect the plug would work with it.
These smart plugs would be best used for a washing machine
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If the dryer doesn't meet those specs IMO I wouldn't take the risk. I know eventually something might distract me and I would forget to monitor the dryer.
Just some Ideas.
Just replaced my ancient K machine with a Supreme and noticed it seems to keep the water hot most of the time and this plug could help me keep it off at night automatically. The Supreme states 13amps.
Anyone use one for this? Or does the plug itself use the same power being "ready to use" that the Keurig does in standby?
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