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TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi 3-Way Dimmer Light Switch Kit

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Amazon has TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi 3-Way Dimmer Light Switch Kit (KS230 KIT v2) on sale for $32.74. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Features:
  • Remotely Dim & Control Your Lights
  • Replaces Traditional 3-Way Switches
  • Customizable Scheduling & Dimming
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Kasa Smart App for iOS & Android
  • Use with Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant
  • Use with Samsung SmartThings
  • No Hub Required for Operation
  • Neutral Wire Required for Installation

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Amazon has TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi 3-Way Dimmer Light Switch Kit (KS230 KIT v2) on sale for $32.74. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter StrifeZero for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Remotely Dim & Control Your Lights
  • Replaces Traditional 3-Way Switches
  • Customizable Scheduling & Dimming
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Kasa Smart App for iOS & Android
  • Use with Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant
  • Use with Samsung SmartThings
  • No Hub Required for Operation
  • Neutral Wire Required for Installation

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-TheRealDeal-
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No, not with this system. One of the switches is a master switch and the other is a slave switch.
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artcab
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For those asking about whether this 3 way dimmer kit can be used to make multiple 3 way setups "smart" dimming, the answer is no. The 3 way dimmer kit requires that both 3 way "dumb" switches be replaced by both of the switches in this kit - the "main" dimmer switch is installed in the box where the power comes in (line in), and the "satellite" dimmer switch goes in the other box, which just has 2 travelers and a load wire.

The 3 way on/off "kit" is really not a kit but a 2 pack, and each of the switches in the 2 pack can be used to smarten up two separate 3 way circuits - only one smart switch is required in a 3 way on/off setup. Interestingly, the 3 way on/off switch can also be used in a 4 way switch setup (3 or more switches controlling a light/lights). The on/off 2 pack is often priced lower than the single 3 way on/off, so if you need to smarten up more than one 3 way setup, it can be a better deal per unit to get the 2 pack rather than the single switch. The smart 3 way on/off gets installed in the box where the power comes in (line in), and the other existing "dumb" 3 way switch can be left in place.

Lots of bolding in my post - that's for distinguishing the 3 way dimmers from the 3 way on/offs - i'm not yelling Smilie
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That's for the regular 3way switch. Not the dimmer version. I bought this set a few weeks ago thinking it would be same as their 3 way switch that I had setup a while ago. But nope, I needed having to replace the other 3 switches in the quad gang with decora switches because of that. Not a big deal though.
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Nov 29, 2023 1:56 AM
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chhaganbhujbadNov 29, 2023 1:56 AM
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Quote from borodin1 View quoted comment :
Can we still use one kasa switch and 1 dumb switch or you would need to use 2 smart switches with this one?
It wouldn't. I don't think it will work with the same setup with any other brands either. I have one smart and one dumb switch and the other dumb switch only turns on the Light at one end. I have to turn the light off before using the smart switch to turn both the lights on at the same time. I cannot even turn one light on using a fumb switch and use the smart switch to turn it off even though it's a 3way. I need help with this setup too.
Nov 29, 2023 2:04 AM
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-TheRealDeal-Nov 29, 2023 2:04 AM
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Quote from shyamster View quoted comment :
Ok, I'm not sure anymore. I've only installed the non dimming one in the past. Maybe the dimming one is different?
The dimming set is different. The standard 3 way has 2 identical switches and can be used on 2 seperate circuits. This dimming set includes one master switch along with a slave switch which must be installed on the same circuit as the master switch
Nov 29, 2023 2:11 AM
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SharpStar6887Nov 29, 2023 2:11 AM
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Quote from Plutomania View quoted comment :
Not Matter certified thus obsolete.
Not obsolete....STABLE. A lot of companies are having issues with Matter. Strange bugs still need to be fixed. I am a beta tester, and believe me, stability counts for more than MATTER certification. These are great switches and are stable.....
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Nov 29, 2023 2:19 AM
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artcab
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Nov 29, 2023 2:19 AM
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For those asking about whether this 3 way dimmer kit can be used to make multiple 3 way setups "smart" dimming, the answer is no. The 3 way dimmer kit requires that both 3 way "dumb" switches be replaced by both of the switches in this kit - the "main" dimmer switch is installed in the box where the power comes in (line in), and the "satellite" dimmer switch goes in the other box, which just has 2 travelers and a load wire.

The 3 way on/off "kit" is really not a kit but a 2 pack, and each of the switches in the 2 pack can be used to smarten up two separate 3 way circuits - only one smart switch is required in a 3 way on/off setup. Interestingly, the 3 way on/off switch can also be used in a 4 way switch setup (3 or more switches controlling a light/lights). The on/off 2 pack is often priced lower than the single 3 way on/off, so if you need to smarten up more than one 3 way setup, it can be a better deal per unit to get the 2 pack rather than the single switch. The smart 3 way on/off gets installed in the box where the power comes in (line in), and the other existing "dumb" 3 way switch can be left in place.

Lots of bolding in my post - that's for distinguishing the 3 way dimmers from the 3 way on/offs - i'm not yelling Smilie
Last edited by artcab November 29, 2023 at 04:54 AM.
Nov 29, 2023 2:30 AM
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T-RowNov 29, 2023 2:30 AM
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Read all these comments and I really appreciate everyone trying to explain how these work, but I'm still confused. I have the HS210 3-way non-dimming switches for a collection of lights over my basement gym. They've worked great for the last two years. When I put them in, kasa did not have a dimmable 3-way in their product offering.

My question is this - can I swap the HS210 switches with this KS230 kit and gain dimming capability, or would something prevent me from doing so? The lights being controlled are dimmable.
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Nov 29, 2023 2:32 AM
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Nov 29, 2023 2:32 AM
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Quote from SharpStar6887 View quoted comment :
Not obsolete....STABLE. A lot of companies are having issues with Matter. Strange bugs still need to be fixed. I am a beta tester, and believe me, stability counts for more than MATTER certification. These are great switches and are stable.....
Yeah I'm not holding my breath on Matter and have no plans to replace my house full of non-Matter Kasas with Tapos any time soon. I'll wait for Matter to get sorted out 3 or 4 firmware updates from now. In the meantime I'll use Home Assistant for interoperability.
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Nov 29, 2023 2:41 AM
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Nov 29, 2023 2:41 AM
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Quote from T-Row View quoted comment :
Read all these comments and I really appreciate everyone trying to explain how these work, but I'm still confused. I have the HS210 3-way non-dimming switches for a collection of lights over my basement gym. They've worked great for the last two years. When I put them in, kasa did not have a dimmable 3-way in their product offering.

My question is this - can I swap the HS210 switches with this KS230 kit and gain dimming capability, or would something prevent me from doing so? The lights being controlled are dimmable.
If you have a 3 way switch situation (gym lights controlled from 2 switch locations), then yes this KS230 kit will work as dimmers in that scenario.



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Nov 29, 2023 2:52 AM
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PlutomaniaNov 29, 2023 2:52 AM
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Quote from SharpStar6887 View quoted comment :
Not obsolete....STABLE. A lot of companies are having issues with Matter. Strange bugs still need to be fixed. I am a beta tester, and believe me, stability counts for more than MATTER certification. These are great switches and are stable.....
I've not had issues with Kasa/Tapo smart plugs and switches that are Matter certified. They work great with my Apple HomeKit and Google Home. In fact, they have been more stable than some of the proprietary stuff I've bought in the past.

I'm not saying that Matter is perfect but it's a step in the right direction for a platform agnostic smart home. If TP-Link made a commitment to upgrade all existing products to Matter via firmware update I'd agree with you. Otherwise all of the cloud dependent integrations will be mothballed by either controller and/or client manufacturers in due time.

A good example is MyQ and their smart garage openers; used to support HomeKit and Google Home, now support neither. If it supported Matter this wouldn't have occurred.
Last edited by Plutomania November 28, 2023 at 07:06 PM.
Nov 29, 2023 3:24 AM
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big mikeNov 29, 2023 3:24 AM
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Quote from T-Row View quoted comment :
Read all these comments and I really appreciate everyone trying to explain how these work, but I'm still confused. I have the HS210 3-way non-dimming switches for a collection of lights over my basement gym. They've worked great for the last two years. When I put them in, kasa did not have a dimmable 3-way in their product offering.

My question is this - can I swap the HS210 switches with this KS230 kit and gain dimming capability, or would something prevent me from doing so? The lights being controlled are dimmable.
If you replace the existing switches (both sides of the 3 way (whether you're using 1 smart switch and 1 dumb switch or some other configuration) yes, these have to be used in pairs with the master where the power/neutral is and the other as the traveler end..
Nov 29, 2023 5:47 AM
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ComoEstanPinchesNov 29, 2023 5:47 AM
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Quote from Plutomania View quoted comment :
I've not had issues with Kasa/Tapo smart plugs and switches that are Matter certified. They work great with my Apple HomeKit and Google Home. In fact, they have been more stable than some of the proprietary stuff I've bought in the past.

I'm not saying that Matter is perfect but it's a step in the right direction for a platform agnostic smart home. If TP-Link made a commitment to upgrade all existing products to Matter via firmware update I'd agree with you. Otherwise all of the cloud dependent integrations will be mothballed by either controller and/or client manufacturers in due time.

A good example is MyQ and their smart garage openers; used to support HomeKit and Google Home, now support neither. If it supported Matter this wouldn't have occurred.
MyQ's official physical Homebridge add on still works with HomeKit although that's been discontinued. The 3rd party (reverse engineered by community users aka loophole) API for HomeBridge and Home Assistant are blocked. Meross is HomeKit official already. Google Assistant/Alexa MyQ integration were going to be a pay to use until it was a loudly opposed by customers and they removed it completely.

Matter is probably a year away from being stable enough and still carries a premium price for the buggy implementation that I would recommend holding off unless you absolutely need the Apple Homekit integration because most are Google Assistant and Alexa supported already (I personally think their automations are the easiest to use, such as using "during night/day time" so I don't have to keep changing all my night time automations every month as the year goes on until we reach the bullshit that is daylights savings day)
Nov 29, 2023 11:33 AM
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JoeJ3986Nov 29, 2023 11:33 AM
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I see from the installation guide that neutral wire is only needed at the master switch location and not at the slave switch. Does anyone else have this situation and can confirm that this kit still works?
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Nov 29, 2023 12:23 PM
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Nov 29, 2023 12:23 PM
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Quote from JoeJ3986 View quoted comment :
I see from the installation guide that neutral wire is only needed at the master switch location and not at the slave switch. Does anyone else have this situation and can confirm that this kit still works?
That is correct - the satellite switch does not require a neutral wire. I have this kit installed and the satellite switch only requires 2 travelers and a load wire (the switched hot that goes up to the light/lights).
Nov 29, 2023 3:20 PM
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lethalNov 29, 2023 3:20 PM
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Quote from Plutomania View quoted comment :
Not Matter certified thus obsolete.
Only obsolete if you think Matter is the one and only future. I like Kasa/TP-Link stuff as I can control it how I prefer to, even without their cloud services.
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lifeatragedyNov 29, 2023 3:52 PM
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I utilize these three-way dimmer switches where three light switches are connected together. The two smart switches work fine together, the dummy however doesn't work. Wonder if I could buy another kit and just use the slave to replace my third dummy switch if they for some reason don't sell these individually. Has anyone tried that? Or do they sell these individually for cases like this?
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Nov 29, 2023 4:46 PM
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aaevannNov 29, 2023 4:46 PM
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Quote from artcab View quoted comment :
For those asking about whether this 3 way dimmer kit can be used to make multiple 3 way setups "smart" dimming, the answer is no. The 3 way dimmer kit requires that both 3 way "dumb" switches be replaced by both of the switches in this kit - the "main" dimmer switch is installed in the box where the power comes in (line in), and the "satellite" dimmer switch goes in the other box, which just has 2 travelers and a load wire.

The 3 way on/off "kit" is really not a kit but a 2 pack, and each of the switches in the 2 pack can be used to smarten up two separate 3 way circuits - only one smart switch is required in a 3 way on/off setup. Interestingly, the 3 way on/off switch can also be used in a 4 way switch setup (3 or more switches controlling a light/lights). The on/off 2 pack is often priced lower than the single 3 way on/off, so if you need to smarten up more than one 3 way setup, it can be a better deal per unit to get the 2 pack rather than the single switch. The smart 3 way on/off gets installed in the box where the power comes in (line in), and the other existing "dumb" 3 way switch can be left in place.

Lots of bolding in my post - that's for distinguishing the 3 way dimmers from the 3 way on/offs - i'm not yelling Smilie
I really appreciate the effort you put into this post!
I have 3 switches controlling lights that I want to be smart dimmable... From what I've seen on TP-Link forums and the product page even buying 2x of this for a second satelite kit won't work. Need the V1 kit only... Wondering if you might have a recommendation switches to look at for my setup?

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