Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200 Single Pole Needs Neutral Wire 2 4GHz Wi-Fi Light Switch Works with Google

The Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200 worked perfectly for me. Setup was straightforward, and it connected to my 2.4GHz Wi-Fi without any issues. The size is just right to fit in a standard wall box, and it feels solid and well-built. Performance has been great so far — accurate control, responsive, and it works seamlessly with the Kasa app for scheduling or remote control. Overall, this was a great deal and totally worth it if you want to upgrade to a smart switch. No problems so far, super easy to use, and works exactly as expected. Read more

I purchased two; they work excellently since I have other Kasa stuff. It was easy to add these to the app. I love all of Kasa products. They have an easy app to work with and understand. The black color switches looks very contemporary and futuristic. Read more

Our townhouse has an attached garage. The garage has 2 exterior lights that can only be turned on from inside the garage but not from inside the house. Near the garage is our front door. Inside the house there is 1 switch for the single exterior light near the front door. I was searching for a way to turn on all 3 lights using just the 1 interior light switch by the front door. I bought (2) Kasa Smart Light Switches (HS200) which I then added to my new Home Assistant setup (not required) and it works great and was easy to install / setup. Installing these switches cost less than $30. You do need to be comfortable replacing and wiring a light switch. You need to have a “neutral” wire in the light switch box. If you have an older house this might not work for you. Our town home was built in 2001 so it’s not that new but not that old either and had the appropriate wires needed. You can install these switches and use the native app on a smart phone to program a variety of tasks. There is no need for a home automation system / hub. From the app I was able to set the switches so that if I turn on/off one switch it turns on/off the other switch. Essentially pairing them together. They still function as individual light switches (non-smart switch) if the wifi goes out - so the pairing feature only works with an Internet connection but they still function as single light switches if the Internet is down. This smart switch has a small circular indicator light on the bottom of the switch which I set to only turn on if the lights are on. So, if I forget that the outside lights are on - the indicator light on the wall switch will be on. I like the visual clue so I don't leave them on all night. I like being able to use the smart switch just like a regular non-smart switch by pressing the switch - mostly because my wife won't bother with voice or phone app controls so we need a physical switch. I think it's fun to be able to control the lights from my phone and also from Google Home / Assistant. I can ask Google (or Alexa or my Home Assistant) to turn the lights on or off with voice commands too. They can also be programmed to come on/off at particular times of the day but I haven't used this feature. Another cool thing is that I can turn the lights on or off remotely with an internet or data connected phone - if I'm not at home. I use this feature if friends or family are going to arrive at my place before I do and I want to have the lights on for them. These smart switches were just the thing I was looking for and it gave me a real sense of accomplishment since it took me a few years to get around to solving this issue. I can now turn on 3 lights using 1 switch without having to hire an electrician and without running new wires in the house. For under $30 this was an outstanding value and I'm very pleased with the results. Read more

I usually don't give five stars to a product, but in this case, I must. I am so impressed about how easy it was to install and configure these switches (I bought two, installed side by side in the same wall box) and how well they work. I installed these to control some outdoor flood lights attached to my barn/work shop that is over 100 feet away from my house. The access point is located on the second floor of my house on the side facing the barn. With my cell phone, I can usually pick up about 2 bars of WiFi out there. So I wasn't sure that these switches would work with the weak signal. But they had absolutely no problem connecting and staying connected to the access point. Being able to create programs for these switches (like on at dusk and off at dawn) as well as being able to turn them off and on with my cell from anywhere is great. No hub needed. No subscription required. They just work. For those of you worried about installing these, keep in mind a few things: 1. You need a neutral (usually white) wire in the switch box. Not all electricians run neutral wires to the switch boxes. Fortunately, mine had a neutral wire in the box. 2. Physically install and configure just one switch at a time so things don't get confusing. Much easier this way. 3. Follow the step by step installation instructions exactly that are available through the mobile app. 4. When initially getting these switches on your network, you must connect your cell phone to the local peer-to-peer network broadcast by the switch when it is powered up. Keep your cell phone close to the switch to do this. Follow the prompts in the app. Once it adds itself to your network (it will ask for the network password), the switch's local peer -to peer network will disconnect and disappear. Your phone should then reconnect to your usual WiFi router or access point. Once that happens, the app will show your device (which you can assign a custom name and icon to) and then start programming or controlling it from your mobile device. You do need to create a free account with Kasa, but you can do this directly in the mobile app when you begin installation. As long as these switches hold up long-term, I will be very happy with them. Sure, they are a little pricey compared with some knock-offs from competitors, but otherwise they seem to be great. Oh, and they work with Amazon Alexa devices, too, using the Kasa skill. I guess they only slight gripe I have is that these switches should be available in ivory as well as white, as the rest of my wall switches and outlets are ivory. But with an ivory switch plate around these switches, they don't look too out of place. Read more