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$16.98*: 2-Pack TP-Link Tapo S505 Smart WiFi Light Switch w/ Voice Control at Amazon
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By the way, my favorite Tapo switch is the S515 3/4-way matter switch. It doesn't require a rewire of any secondary traveler-only switches as long as you install it on the switch with the incoming line voltage. I use them for hallway and stair lights. You can program them with a timed auto-off in the App without needing to connect to Alexa or Google Home.
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The equivalent Kasa product (HS200) doesn't have matter support. (If that /matters/ to you… see what I did there?)
There's talk about the "elimination" of the Kasa ecosystem but they released a new product within the last year (KS240) it's anybody's guess what will happen. By elimination I really mean that they will be subsumed by Tapo.
The Kasa product line is manageable via the tapo app so there does seem to be an ultimate convergence but with a date unknown.
I've been a Kasa ecosystem user (switches and plugs only) for 7 years now and am very happy with them.
I wish they supported "thread". Thread support would be enough to make me rip and replace my current switches.
Matter is nice for future proofing against the system being defunded. In this case, the brands will likely converge to Tapo or better, be universal to each other.
If I were starting today I'd probably go with the Tapo line and mix in a few Kasa devices because there are some really nice Kasa products without Tapo equivalents.
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yes, It requires neutral wire and going to be tight to replace old switches.
The equivalent Kasa product (HS200) doesn't have matter support. (If that /matters/ to you… see what I did there?)
There's talk about the "elimination" of the Kasa ecosystem but they released a new product within the last year (KS240) it's anybody's guess what will happen. By elimination I really mean that they will be subsumed by Tapo.
The Kasa product line is manageable via the tapo app so there does seem to be an ultimate convergence but with a date unknown.
I've been a Kasa ecosystem user (switches and plugs only) for 7 years now and am very happy with them.
I wish they supported "thread". Thread support would be enough to make me rip and replace my current switches.
Matter is nice for future proofing against the system being defunded. In this case, the brands will likely converge to Tapo or better, be universal to each other.
If I were starting today I'd probably go with the Tapo line and mix in a few Kasa devices because there are some really nice Kasa products without Tapo equivalents.
Which more reliable? I hope no hub needed and stable wifi connection . Thanks
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