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This is a review of a free product received from TP-LINK for testing and feedback as part of their review program. I replaced a standard manual wall switch with the HS200 Smart Switch. So now my Living Room Chandelier is connected by Wi-Fi to the Internet and can be remotely controlled using my Smartphone or Tablet from anywhere in the world. I had a single switch wall box which turned a large decorative Living Room Chandelier On/Off. I replaced that manual switch with the HS200 Smart Switch. Since the Chandelier is visible to the street, through a window, I reasoned that having it controlled by a Smart Switch could help deter burglars. I had no problems installing the HS200. My existing single switch wall box had a Neutral Line and I used the plastic HS200 Switch Plate. As for manual operation, a gentle tap on the large rectangular button turns the HS200 On or Off. It's a momentary switch. Very little movement is needed to toggle between On and Off. An internal glowing circle of light makes it easy to locate the Smart Switch in a dark room. Below the main HS200 On/Off switch are two small rectangular buttons. RESET for an App or Factory Reset. RESTART to reboot. The HS200 works with Kasa, a free Android and iOS app. Kasa on your Smartphone or Tablet can turn the Smart Switch On/Off locally and remotely. Voice commands work on Amazon Alexa devices (Echo, Echo Dot, Tap). With Alexa, multiple TP-LINK Smart Switches and Plugs can be grouped under one name. HS200 Wi-Fi operates on the 2.4GHz band. That gives it a good Wi-Fi range and makes it compatible with all routers. If the 5GHz band had been used, the speed increase would have been inconsequential, but the range would have been less and older routers wouldn't have been accommodated. I've been using TP-LINK HS100 and HS110 Smart Plugs to automate my home for several months. They have worked great. My Smart Plugs control a fan, desk lamp, air conditioner, and TP-LINK NC250 Security Camera.

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Easy to use. Dip switch controls explained on chassis makes sense.

This is a two-pack of the same great wall switch from TP-Link's Kasa line of products. If you live in that world, or even have smart items from other companies, these blend seamlessly into your smart home system.

Our year 24 Port Gigabit TP-Link switch gave up the ghost after 11.5 years in continuous service. Confirmed a couple of capacitors inside were budging which is an easy fix but replacing a critical piece of production equipment with something newer and with additional features was overdue. We were deciding between this $250 model and the $350 model and decided on this as the performance was virtually identical and our small office did not need the management tools for advanced virtual networks and multiple switches. We could not be more pleased at the performance, and the benefit of POE so we do not have to use injectors for wi-fi access points or voip phones anymore. This unit is just plug and play.

Wi-Fi connections have been stable and reliable. Likewise, for my new HS200 Smart Wall Switch. All these TP-LINK Smart devices are located several rooms away far from the router. They never disconnect. My routers are the the TP-LINK Archer C3150 and C5400. Kasa, on multiple Android tablets, controls these Smart Plugs and the Smart Switch, Locally (in the same house over the same LAN) and Remotely (wherever Internet is available). Anyone paranoid about security, can just skip Cloud Account registration which disables Remote control. My Smart Plugs and Smart Wall Switch all work fine both Locally and Remotely. Just plugged them in and configured on an Android tablet with Kasa. I didn't need to edit anything in my router's configuration. Setup was simple. Anyone can get these TP-LINK Smart devices working. The HS200 Smart Wall Switch is also a sophisticated digital rule-based timer. Schedule events to turn a device On/Off, selecting times and days of the week; even different times on different days. Away Mode specifies a time period during which a connected device will turn On/Off randomly, mimicking someone being at home. In Schedule and Away Mode, SUNRISE or SUNSET can also be assigned. Timer turns a connected device either On/Off after a specified period of time. Preparation is the key to successfully installing and wiring the HS200. TP-LINK does its best to help with three comprehensive tutorials. Suggest doing some homework before tackling this project. You need a single switch wall box that has a four-wire system (2 live/load wires, 1 ground wire, 1 neutral line). Don't rely on the color coding of old wires. (1.) YouTube video, TP-LINK HS200 Smart WiFi Light Switch Setup Tutorial. (2.) TP-LINK website, FAQ-1128, How to install TP-LINK Smart Plug to your electrical line. (3.) Kasa App, Kasa will guide you through the wiring process. In Kasa select Add device, SMART SWITCH, Before we start, NOT YET, Lets get started.

I had tried some other brand of smart switch and wall outlet are quite cheaper and their are no match with TP-link. Installation is no different from other brand but connecting to home WiFi and stability of connection are really different. I have mainly stay with TP-Link for now.

After trying two other brands with limited success, I would give the TP-Link smart switch an A+� �Setup was super easy. The switch is good looking.� Stays connected with my wifi where others failed often.

I have four link micros. I bought my first one 4 years ago and have added 3 more to my collection. I did switch to use the rechargeable Lit-10 battery. I run the cameras year round. My cameras are set up to send pics every two hours. I have to recharge the battery once a year. They are used for spotting activity. I don’t need a big 24mb file.

I have this TP-Link Kasa type switch in all my frequently used switches. I love them. The ap works grrat and allows timers to be set. The only drawback is that I cant get this brand to work woth the Samsung Smarthings hub... Samsung issue, not the switch.