Amazon[amazon.com] has 6-Outlet Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip w/ 3 USB Ports (White) for $39.98. Shipping is free.
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This Kasa smart power strip is best for app based control of multiple outlets and USB ports, with handy scheduling and automation features. It can run separate schedules per outlet, handle routine gear like a modem, router, floor lamp, or coffee maker, and works with Home Assistant and Matter for local control and power monitoring. The strip does draw some power to stay on WiFi, and the surge protection rating is listed in customer Q and A as 1,710 joules, which feels modest for expensive electronics. The current price also drew comparisons to a lower Black Friday price, so it reads as a convenience focused pick for lower stakes setups.
office setups that want per-outlet scheduling because each outlet can have its own schedule (like weekly modem/router restarts and dusk-to-dawn lamp control).
people using Home Assistant and Matter who want smart control without extra account hassle because you can control it through Matter directly and don't really need to register a Tapo account (aside from firmware updates).
households that want to remotely manage "dumb" kitchen appliances like a coffee maker because you can turn them on/off via the smart switch (with the practical caution to be careful what you plug in).
buyers expecting strong, clearly specified surge protection because Amazon doesn't list a joule rating on the main listing (so it's mainly described as suitable for lower-stakes use like a guest room).
people who only need local control and don't plan to use remote access much because one commenter said you're paying for the smart feature and they weren't seeing much use for themselves given the protection rating.
people who are sensitive to standby power draw because it still draws some power to maintain the WiFi connection for the smart features even when the plugged-in devices are off.
It is reported to provide 1,710 joules of surge protection. Amazon does not clearly list the joule rating on the main page, so the figure is mainly surfaced through customer Q&A and related references.
Yes. It can be used to switch non-smart appliances on and off, such as a coffee maker or espresso machine, so they can be powered on by the strip's smart controls. It should be used carefully with whatever is plugged in, since not every appliance is a safe fit for remote switching.
Yes. Each outlet can have its own schedule, which makes it useful for setups like restarting a modem and router weekly while running a lamp from dusk to dawn.
Yes, it can be controlled through Matter directly in Home Assistant, so a Tapo account is not needed for normal control. A Tapo account may still be needed for firmware updates.
You're paying for the smart feature. How many devices in the same room will you need to remotely access? Given the protection rating, I'm not seeing much use for myself.
You're paying for the smart feature. How many devices in the same room will you need to remotely access? Given the protection rating, I'm not seeing much use for myself.
If I were to buy this, I'd probably put it in the kitchen. So I could hook up dumb appliances like a coffee maker turn on the switch and have it cut on whenever I wanted to. You have to be very careful though about what you tried to plug in and make smart if you were to try to do that
If you mean, "Does this device slowly draw power when all of the things plugged into it are turned off?", then yes. It will draw some power for itself when everything plugged into it is powered off since it has to maintain a network(WiFi) connection for all of the smart features.
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I just bought one of these, which just arrived and just bought a couple more. If you use home assistant, you should be able to control it through matter directly, meaning you don't really need to register a tapo account (except for firmware updates). I was able to create dashboards on power usage using influxdb, and you should be able to set automations, like one outlet having a low power draw (like a PC in sleep mode) automatically turning off nearby devices like a monitor).
This works great in my office. I have it controlling my cable modem, router and floor lamp. I have the smart strip lets me schedule a weekly restart on the modem and router. Floor lamp runs from dusk to dawn and adjusts to the earlier dusk times during winter which is nice. Each outlet can have their own schedule.
If you use Apple Homekit, the TP-Link Tapo power strip is the same price. It's also Matter compatible, and compatible with all the same services as this one, which makes it a better deal overall.
Interesting Amazon won't state how the joule rating on this "surge protector" lol
Google search states this strip offers 1710 joule surge protection
I'd say it's good for a guest room or something where you're not devastated if you lose an electronic item due to power surge.
Found this information on Amazon by a customer. Haven't checked the accuracy of the statement.
"According to an article on pcmag dot com, this Search term:surge Search term:protector offers 1,710 Search term:joules of protection. Google search for "HS300 Search term:joules pcmag" and it should be the first result. Hope this helps, as I had the same question but couldn't find a good answer.
By Modern Man in the United States on November 6, 2019"
If I were to buy this, I'd probably put it in the kitchen. So I could hook up dumb appliances like a coffee maker turn on the switch and have it cut on whenever I wanted to. You have to be very careful though about what you tried to plug in and make smart if you were to try to do that
I do this to warm my espresso machine. Works great.
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Interesting Amazon won't state how the joule rating on this "surge protector" lolGoogle search states this strip offers 1710 joule surge protectionI'd say it's good for a guest room or something where you're not devastated if you lose an electronic item due to power surge.
The answer is on the Amazon page under customer questions and answers.Yes 1710
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This Kasa smart power strip is best for app based control of multiple outlets and USB ports, with handy scheduling and automation features. It can run separate schedules per outlet, handle routine gear like a modem, router, floor lamp, or coffee maker, and works with Home Assistant and Matter for local control and power monitoring. The strip does draw some power to stay on WiFi, and the surge protection rating is listed in customer Q and A as 1,710 joules, which feels modest for expensive electronics. The current price also drew comparisons to a lower Black Friday price, so it reads as a convenience focused pick for lower stakes setups.
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Google search states this strip offers 1710 joule surge protection
I'd say it's good for a guest room or something where you're not devastated if you lose an electronic item due to power surge.
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Google search states this strip offers 1710 joule surge protection
I'd say it's good for a guest room or something where you're not devastated if you lose an electronic item due to power surge.
"According to an article on pcmag dot com, this Search term:surge Search term:protector offers 1,710 Search term:joules of protection. Google search for "HS300 Search term:joules pcmag" and it should be the first result. Hope this helps, as I had the same question but couldn't find a good answer.
By Modern Man in the United States on November 6, 2019"
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