TL;DR: Excellent smart light switch. The Kasa App walks you through the entire installation and made it REALLY easy. Installation took 30-40 minutes without any help. Linking the switch to the Kasa app and wifi was easy. The only odd thing I noticed was that the brightness calibration did not seem to have the degree of sensitivity that it indicates in the app (see full review below).
FULL REVIEW
This is my 7th Kasa smart device and the first smart light switch I've purchased. As someone who is not very handy with household electrical, I found the guided installation instructions in the Kasa app absolutely incredible. The app walks you through every single step with total clarity - there were no instances where I had to guess or try to figure out what the app was asking me to do. Installation took somewhere between 30-40 minutes which included time that I spent running down to our circuit breaker. I was able to complete the installation by myself without any help.
Once the switch was installed, the Kasa app made getting the device linked to my wifi and smart home a breeze. It took maybe one minute to get everything linked up. The setup process was straightforward and easier than I expected.
The only oddity that I noticed was at the setup step for the calibration of the dimmer. During setup, you will be given a slider that will allow you to calibrate the dimmer levels based on the type of bulbs that you are using. The slider shows the lowest dimmer range for both incandescent and LED bulbs, however as I tried to use this, I noticed that my dimmable LED bulbs did not respond to anything but the largest changes on this scale. As I would change the minimum threshold for the dimmer (either up or down), there was no noticeable difference to the brightness of my bulbs. In practice, this doesn't seem to make much of a difference to the actual dimming functionality of the switch.
Also, it doesn't appear that you can control dimness using voice control with Google Home. To change the dimmer settings, you will still need to either control it from the actual switch itself or open the Kasa app on your phone.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this switch. It makes a nice, affordable upgrade and like my other Kasa smart home products is so easy to set up and use. 100% recommended.
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Smart Dimming
Create the perfect lighting mood with a simple voice command, tap of an app or click of a switch. Kasa Smart provides a full suite of Wi-Fi switches, from dimmers to 3-way switches, that work together with the Kasa Smart app to design the best lighting for any occasion. Even set schedules to make it look like you’re home when you’re not.
Easy Setup
1. Easily replaces standard traditional light switches (single-pole).
2. Kasa app guides through wiring and setup.
3. Connects to secured home Wi-Fi network (2.4GHz). No hub required.
Required:
- Neutral wire connection
- Secured home Wi-Fi network
- Dimmable LED or Incandescent Bulbs. (150W Max LED load/300W Max Incandescent load)
- Basic installation tools (screwdriver, wire strippers, voltage checker)
What is a neutral wire?
A neutral wire allows Kasa switch to be powered while simultaneously allowing the lighting circuit connected to your lights to be power off.
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Control Your Dimmer from AnywhereWith the Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer, you can control the ambiance of any space with the push of a button. Plus, easily control it from anywhere using the Kasa app or your favorite voice assistant device. |
Gentle OffUse 'Gentle Off' to fade off the lights in your child's bedroom as they drift off to sleep or allow yourself time to exit a room without bumping into something in the dark. |
Brightness ControlControl the brightness of lights in any room and set the ambiance for any activity. Designed to dim today's energy efficient LEDs as well as traditional incandescent bulbs. |
SchedulingUse 'Schedules' to set your smart dimmer switch to automatically turn on and off while you're home or away. With IFTTT or Nest, you can set your device to turn on and off depending on your location. |
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Set ScenesGroup your smart dimmer switch with other Kasa devices to create 'Scenes'. Have it be a part of a scene for when you wake up, go to bed, or one to make it look like you're home even if you aren't. |
Control with Your VoiceSet lighting levels using voice control with an Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Microsoft Cortana supported device. |
Your Home. One App.The Kasa app works with all TP-Link smart home devices, allowing easy control of your home from your Android or iOS smartphone. |
No Hub RequiredThe Smart Dimmer connects to your secured 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. No need for a separate smart home hub. |
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Very happy so far!
Physical installation was easy. (Obviously, it does help to be comfortable doing basic electrical work.) Each of the Kasa dimmers I installed was easily identified by the Kasa app on the first try. The app is friendly and will walk you through the wiring but also lets you skip all the directions if you don't need them. Since then, they've been working flawlessly.I picked the Kasa dimmers over other makes because I felt they best matched the other decora switches in our home. I have no intention of replacing them all, so they need to look right together -- the ones we have installed so far are working flawlessly with Alexa routines to automate outdoor lights with switches at the front door. OH... and you can turn off the light on them -- I left just one strategically selected dimmer light on all the time so it's easy to find at night. (You can see which one that is in the photo.)I also installed two more at the front door for pot lights and the chandelier to (1) match, and (2) provide some dimming because otherwise the chandelier is really bright... and these cost no more than a traditional mechanical dimmer switch so it's a "no brainer".My ONLY complaint is that the faceplates that comes with these are REALLY tight fitting. Removing them right out of the box is tough enough - I can't imagine removing one when it's on the wall. However, I have used these Kasa dimmers with standard multi-switch decora wall plates so I may never know if the Kasa faceplates are as immovable as I expect.Overall, VERY happy with these after a month or two of use.
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