Dave Wright—September 18, 2025
Look, I didn’t need a smart power strip. But after buying the Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300, I now feel like the kind of person who irons their socks and alphabetizes their spice rack. This thing is that organized. First impressions? It’s sleek, white, and looks like the kind of gadget a Bond villain would use to power their espresso machine and laser cannon. It even stands up nicely on its side — which is great if you want to pretend your surge protector is striking a heroic pose while managing your chaotic cable jungle. Actual Features That Surprised Me (In a Good Way): Works with HomeSeer and Sense. Yes, it actually integrates with your unnecessarily complicated smart home setup. Now your home automation scripts can finally control your lava lamp and judge your coffee maker’s electricity addiction. Shows individual power usage per outlet. Fantastic! Now I can see exactly how much energy my air fryer is consuming while it reheats a single chicken nugget. Spoiler alert: it's embarrassing. Wi-Fi connectivity actually works. After the obligatory 20-minute app dance and three failed attempts to "connect to device," it stayed connected and hasn’t dropped off the network once — which is more than I can say for my $200 router. Stands up well. No, seriously. It stands. Upright. Like a champion. No flopping around like a sad fish behind your TV. It knows its purpose. Some Gently Sarcastic Notes: The app is... fine. It works. It's just not winning any UX design awards. But hey, once you've named each plug something inspiring like "Lamp 1," "Lamp 2," and "Definitely Not a Lamp," you're golden. Don’t be fooled by how smart it is — it won’t do your taxes or explain crypto. It's still just a power strip. With ambition. The energy monitoring is cool until you realize your desk fan is basically a power-hungry gremlin. Knowledge is power... and now you can literally measure it. Final Thoughts: If you're the type who wants to know exactly how much electricity your fish tank filter is using at 3 AM — congratulations, this is your holy grail. Works well, plays nice with all the smart home toys (including HomeSeer and Sense), and looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie. Just don’t expect it to do anything actually intelligent, like stop you from buying more smart plugs. Read more
AceRockola—December 28, 2025
This product works as expected. One of my favorite features is that you can see the power consumption on each plug in real time, and over the course of time. It has more smart home features than I care to use, which probably appeals to some shoppers. USB power is a plus as well although I have not used it due to placing this under an aquarium. I set a function to turn my filter off for ten minutes while feeding fish. I use the schedule to control my Co2 and lights. There are many uses I’ve found that make this a good aquarium power strip and the price is near what the aquarium specific ones are. Read more
Ali.B—August 15, 2025
Very pleased! Purchased where I needed a new power strip and wanted one with smart integration. It was so easy to setup where I already have Kasa Bulbs. I also purchased so I can monitor our energy usage, especially during the on peak hours. It's a game changer for smart home or even for energy monitoring. I really enjoy being able to turn an outlet off by my voice (Alexa), using the Tapo app (love the widgets!), or by a tap on my watch through SmartThings. The app has schedules and timers which is extremely convenient, I use those features a lot. I also have routines setup through Alexa for some things on the strip and for my bulbs. Certain lights and things plugged in on the strip will automatically turn on when I get home at night which I'm sure has prevented some nasty falls down the stairs. My daughter loves it too. Before getting the strip she'd get all comfortable with her phone or tablet and just to find out her mom unplugged her charger since it wasn't being used. I didn't even realize how much time I was spending by unplugging and plugging things back in until I got the strip and it's been great. Energy monitoring has been great and the only thing I wish the strip had was the energy bill estimate like the Kasa mini plugs have. I was really hesitant on purchasing at first where someone mentioned the cord wasn't long enough but I've loved every product of Kasa's that I've purchased so far. I figured if it didn't work where I was wanting it then I'd still use it somewhere else. The cord was definitely long enough for me and was a lot longer than what I was expecting. I don't have pics where it's plugged in behind a huge heavy dresser and sits underneath it. It's one of my fav smart home devices and I'd purchase again. Read more
Robbie Sanders—April 9, 2025
The media could not be loaded. The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip has truly become the heartbeat of my indoor garden. As someone managing a small grow setup inside a 4x4 tent, I needed a power solution that was reliable, easy to control, and adaptable to my plants’ changing needs—and this device delivered on every level. What I appreciate most is the ability to control each outlet individually through the Kasa app. This allows me to schedule and manage my grow lights, fans, and humidifier with precision. I’ve set custom schedules for different phases of the grow cycle, and I can make adjustments anytime from my phone, whether I’m home or not. That kind of flexibility is a game-changer for me. Setup was simple and straightforward. The app guided me through the connection process, and within minutes everything was up and running. The connection has been reliable, and the strip feels sturdy and well-made. Having one centralized control hub helps me stay organized and consistent. It removes a lot of the guesswork and gives me peace of mind, especially when I can’t be there to check on things constantly. For anyone managing an indoor garden—large or small—I highly recommend the Kasa Smart Power Strip. It’s dependable, efficient, and a great investment in your grow's success. Read more