Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip

Product Description

With independent control of 6 devices and extra USB ports to charge 3 others, the kasa smart Wi-Fi power strip is ideal for your family rooms, home office or small business, power up your office remotely and even your holiday lights. Remotely control each outlet with the kasa smart app or use voice commands with Alexa, Google assistant, or Microsoft cortana. Kasa app system requirement: iOS 10 or Android 4.4 or higher

Features

• 6 smart outlets: Independently control 6 smart outlets, and charge 3 devices with built in USB ports; Ideal for controlling electronics in your home, home office, or small business
• Surge protection: ETL certified surge protection shields sensitive electronics and appliances from sudden power surges that can occur during weather storms and cause irreparable damage
• Energy monitoring : Monitor how much energy devices connected to the power strip consume; Check on each one from your Kasa smart app and turn off ones that are using too much power
• Control from anywhere: Control connected devices from anywhere with the Kasa Smart app. Power up your office remotely and even your holiday lights from the app
• Voice control: Remotely control your smart plug and use voice commands with Alexa, Google Assistant, or MicroSoft Cortana. Plug type:3-prong plug
• Input: 100-125V~, 60Hz, 15A; Output: 15A 1875W maximum load in total; Vpr:500V(L-N) 500V(L-G) 500V(N-G) Type 3 SPD; Usb: 5V/2.4A each & total

Top Reviews

Great but could be better
by Technovore (4 out of 5 stars)
October 15, 2018

First off you cannot monitor or turn off/on the power over the USB ports. Only the 6 sockets. The USB ports are also non QI ports so its a constant 5V 2.4 amps.

My unit made it through QA with cosmetic damage on one of the USB ports and it was intermittently faulty. I brought a new one and it new one is 100% perfect. Returned the old one.

I like that the outlets are spaced out enough to allow wall adapter plug like those for external hard drives and each outlet has a physical button to turn off/on the outlet. The angle wall plug is great too as it doesn't steal the adjacent outlet.

Now I must say that with the Kasa app, it is a better experience on Android. IOS falls short on a few things such as real-time updates on the energy monitoring. When you go to the energy tab on IOS it goes to a static image, to update the readings you must switch to another section like timer or away and switch back to see the new energy reading. This is not the case on Android, all the energy readings update in realtime.

Icon layout inconsisty between products in the app. On this HS300 Power Strip the icons are displayed from left to right "Schedule, Timer, Away, Energy" on the HS105 Smart Plug the icon layout from left to right is "Schedule, Away, Timer". May seem a little picky but a consistent layout in the app between products should be straight forward.

Update 2/27/2019

It appears TPLink have resolved my gripe about the icon layout inconsistently across all the devices. Version 2.9.0 on IOS was just rolled out and now the GUI on the HS300 power strip , HS105 smart plugs and the HS200 wall switches are all the same.
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Easiest Setup of Any Smart Device I've Used
by StephSchiff (5 out of 5 stars)
November 27, 2018

The ease of use of this device is it's best feature. I've been using the two outlet plug for a few weeks and liked it enough to purchase the power strip. I liked that enough to order 2 more, one for my house and one as a gift to my technologically-challenged mother. Alexa integration is seamless. I can say, "Alexa, turn on the fan" and it happens without having to say, "Alexa, ask Kasa to turn on the fan." The app makes it easy to name items and put them on schedules if desired. Unlike many smart home products, I don't need a hub or separate app (other than the TP Link Kasa app) to make it work it efficiently with Alexa (no IFTTT needed). I haven't had to do any resets and after playing with it quite a bit, have not needed to repeat myself once for things to turn off and on. The Alexa integration is seamless.

Once I used the first power strip for tracking electricity use, I bought the second power strip to get a handle on what devices are "energy vampires" in our home in other rooms even though I have plenty of dumb power strips that would suffice otherwise. With this, you're able to see total, daily, and monthly energy usage and I schedule things to turn off during the night and when we're not usually home/in that room much. A simple voice command still turns it on if it is needed during the scheduled off times. Hopefully this will lower our electric bill over time.
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Designed well, for what it's designed for ...mostly
by Jeremy French (4 out of 5 stars)
December 22, 2018

I bought this power strip to help me monitor electricity usage in an off-grid situation. I would not recommend it for this purpose. For one thing, the monitoring capability is minimal. You can monitor each outlet individually, but you can only see three numbers for each: how much is currently being used, how much has been used for the day, and how much has been used on average (but for what time period is unclear). There is no historical data available, so you can't evaluate usage patterns or identify spikes without constantly monitoring the app on your phone.

The other downside probably should have been obvious, but I didn't think of it before I purchased it. Which is that the power strip itself draws power, even when nothing is plugged in. I didn't measure how much it was drawing specifically, but it was enough that the power strip was getting quite warm to the touch from just sitting idle, plugged in. It wasn't quite uncomfortable to hold, but let's just say it would work nicely as a hand warmer. It makes sense, when you think about it, because there's a WiFi radio in there that's running all the time. If you're in a normal on-grid situation, this is probably not much of an issue, but when you're counting your kwh, you don't want your monitoring equipment adding to the overhead.

It also, really does need an internet-connected wifi router to connect to. It's absolutely mandatory to set the thing up. It was strange, because when I plugged the power strip in for the first time, it shows up as an available wifi on my phone, and you can successfully connect to it. But this connection is not sufficient for the app to work. It can't find the power strip even though it's connected directly to the power strip. I then tried to turn on the hotspot for my phone, and let the power strip connect to that, but that also doesn't work. You and the power strip must both be connected to a third wifi network, then the app works as expected.

However, all that was mostly due to the fact that I was using the item for a purpose other than what it was designed for, so I can't fault the manufacturer for that. All in all, it's a very solid piece of equipment, very high quality, good thick cord and good solid manufacturing. The app is well designed and easy to use It is a large power strip, probably 25% bigger than your normal, average, non-smart power strip, which means it's got lots of room between the plugs for big adapter- or brick-style plugs.

The one thing that's poorly designed is the mounting holes on the back. It has two holes that are the typical keyhole style, and they are made in such a way that you can mount the power strip either horizontally or vertically, which is a nice touch. However there was an error made in the design process, because a screw will not slot into the narrow part, no matter which way you try to slide it. There's a small piece in the corner that blocks a screw from entering the slot either way. That's an unfortunate error in an otherwise excellently engineered piece of equipment.
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KP200 Smart Outlet
by pharoz (4 out of 5 stars)
March 9, 2019

Been waiting for TP-Link to release the smart outlet (KP200) for a while now. Definitely a quality device like the rest of there product. Much better than the TopGreener Smart Outlet (TOPGREENER TU21548A-W) that I got.

Some notes:
- These smart outlets come with the stranded cable pigtails (hot, neutral, ground) for you to simply use the included wirenut to connect. This is similar to there smart switch setup.
- There is no screw or stab-in connection on the rear of this device like a traditional outlet.
- The Kasa app does not show the real-time energy usage like the outlets on there smart power strip does. Hopefully, I hope they'll open this up later, but I'm not sure if they have the embedded chip already to do this function on the outlet.
- The Kasa app allows you to individually control the top and bottom outlet unlike the Top Greener smart outlet, which only allows you to control the bottom while the top is always on. However, that smart outlet does monitor the actual energy usage.

Would definitely recommend this smart outlet if you're tight on space for a smart plug. For example, outdoor outlets with weatherproof box or if you have furniture pushed up against the outlet wall.
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BUY It! Great Smart Plug - So Flawless to Set Up
by Chibi (5 out of 5 stars)
April 22, 2019

UPDATE July 2019:

Purchased another one for outdoor lights for my Tiki Bar and if I could give it more stars I would! Absolutely simple and flawless installation and operation. Download the app before you start and the rest is gravy. So user friendly and customizable!

Original purchase:

I bought this to use for my pool pump and it works great so far. The set up was easy and flawless and the ability with the app to set a schedule or turn it on or off manually works perfect for my needs.

It seems to have strong range since it has to connect to the router through two interior walls and one exterior wall and out to the plug which is about 45 feet from the house.
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Good power strip - Excellent value
by John Moss (4 out of 5 stars)
November 23, 2018

First and foremost this is a powerstrip / surge protector, it has six outlets and three USB connectors. The plug is a "flat" design with the cord coming out at an angle from the plug, this allows you to put furniture closer to the wall, but is a bit annoying if you want the strip on the left side of the outlet your plugging into. If this had a rotating plug design it would be five stars .

The big value here is that this is a smart strip, where each of the six outlets is its own individual smart switch, that can be turned on or off individually or in groups (the USB ports are not smart ports). The Kasa Application allows you to easily identify each of the outlets, customize the name and icons, then toggle on or off, set timers, or set up as part of your routines. I have several TP link lights, plugs, and switches, and this strip integrated right into my eco system with no issue. I utilize the Google Home as my primary means to control devices, and these play very nicely together.
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TP-Link KP400 Outdoor plugs work great with the Kasa App and Google Home products.
by ITguy (5 out of 5 stars)
March 8, 2019

I've been hoping that TP-Link would come out with an outdoor plug that works with the Kasa app family of products. As soon as I got the notice they were available, I ordered two. I used one to replace a mechanical yard lighting controller and pond pump switch that no longer worked and the other will be for outdoor Christmas lights. Configured just like the other Kasa devices and is working perfectly with control from the Kasa App as well as Google smart commands. :Looks heavy duty and totally weather proof. Great addition to my TP-Link Indoor and Outdoor cameras and indoor power switches. All managed from a single Kasa app!
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Can't control with Alexa or Google home.
by Robert Park Ku (1 out of 5 stars)
January 25, 2019

Only can be controlled by Kasa app, but Alexa and Google Home app can't recognize device.

Only with Kasa app, I can control local, and thru the internet, that means it's not remote control configuration issue, it means firmware is the one blocks third party remote control.

I called tp-link support but 4 diffrent tech peoples keep insisting me to enable remote control button, which is missing in kasa smart app.

So I sent screen shot of device setting, then they sent me e-mail, " I reported this problem, to the supervisor. " about three weeks ago.

But No firmware update yet.

I'm still waiting.
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TP-Link is a Quality Name in the Internet of Things Community
by Thomas Ott (5 out of 5 stars)
June 5, 2019

I have over 50 smart WiFi devices connected to a Google Mesh home network. The 20+ TP-Link smart devices in the network perform without a technical hitch and are reliable. The Kasa/TP-Link (KP200) WiFi two-outlet, in-wall receptacle is no exception. IF it is installed properly (see below), the KP200 works well and is easy to install (neutral white wire required!!).

WARNING FOR AMATEUR ELECTRICIANS (like me):

I am NOT an electrician, however, I've personally replaced most of the wall switches and receptacles in my home without a single issue. I have also replaced ceiling fans, light fixtures and bathroom exhaust fans -- also without any issues. So, I was very confident installing he KP200 would be another cakewalk. However, this time I got in a little over my head installing the KP200, and it required an EXPENSIVE visit by a licensed electrician to make things right again.

I learned, here in Arizona (and probably other states too), the safety code requires ANY WALL RECEPTACLE (outlet) within 15 feet of running water (such as kitchen sink or bathroom sink/tub/shower) must be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). This is also sometimes called a "GFI outlet."

My "open concept" kitchen area has eight wall receptacles (all with NO "GFCI" markings or the usual GFI test/reset buttons); therefore, I did not know they were GFCI. About 14 feet from my kitchen sink is a "pantry" -- which is far enough away from the kitchen sink not to worry about water splashing. The pantry has two above-counter wall receptacles (which I later learned are UNMARKED GFCI receptacles).

So, when I replaced one of the UNMARKED GFCI outlets with the KP200, everything went to hell in a handbasket. The KP200 would not work properly, AND the other seven "kitchen" outlets were inoperable as well. In short (pun intended), the electrician said the KP200 is NOT a GFCI unit, and replacing the GFCI with the KP200 -- not only violated the state's electrical code, but it was also created a substantial safety hazard by breaking the chain of protection provided by the eight outlets connected to the unmarked GFCI circuit. (Once I went to the outside electrical panel, it was visually obvious some of the breakers were GFCI, but inside the home, nothing indicates their GFCI status).

Although the electrician has an excellent reputation for quality work, he is "VERY OLD SCHOOL." As such, there are TWO THINGS he absolutely HATES:
(1) ALL home automation smart devices (don't even mention the word - "Alexa" to him);
(2) ANY "weekend-warrior" homeowner who is not a licensed electrician and does his own electrical work.

That said, I not only received a very stern verbal admonishment regarding electrical safety, I also received an invoice for $150. (I think some of the $150 was punitive.)

Expensive lesson learn. So, BEFORE you swap-out your old electrical outlet for a TP-LINK KP200, be CERTAIN it is NOT an UNMARKED CFCI receptacle.

By the way, the next day, I installed the KP200 in a bedroom, and it works as expected! It is an excellent and reliable name-brand product!

ONE LAST CAVEAT: I only purchase smart devices made by large, well-established technology companies, such as TP-Link. Why? Most "Internet of Things" (IOT) smart devices COMMUNICATE to the world outside your home in order to function. That means IOT devices are potentially the WEAKEST LINK in your home Internet/network security.

In other words, you need to purchase IOT devices from companies that have the financial resources and technical expertise to update BOTH the firmware and software of their products -- as the product ages. This updating helps defend your home network against hackers who exploit "cheap," no-name IOT device to gain access to the rest of your home network, computers, smartphones, tablets, and etc.

I hope this helps.
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It's about time!!! An affordable in wall Smart Outlet!
by Morgan Hays (5 out of 5 stars)
March 13, 2019

I have used this outlet the past several days and like the other tplink Kasa devices, I have to say this wall outlet is great! If you have any other Kasa outlets this one works exactly the same except it looks a whole lot nicer when you have several of them around your house. It ties into your Kasa app, which I also want to brag on and say that I rarely have an issue with Kasa responding to a request either through the app or my Amazon echos.

Pros:
-really great pricing
-2 individually controlled outlets
-very reliable and quick
-easy to install and setup
-compatible with most Smart Home controllers
-replaces outlet instead of plugging into outlet

Cons:
-a little bit large when compared to most other decorative style outlets as shown in the picture, and I'm not really sure what the reasoning is because it's just the plastic trim
-in my setup I had an issue with the application freezing on the reconnecting to outlet screen once I connected it to my network, closing out of the application completely and reopening show that the outlet did add correctly and was there to control. (I am confident this will be fixed soon)

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