Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light (Kasa Light Switch, 1-Pole)

Okay, let's craft a detailed review for the Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200-BL, assuming a positive experience for this example.Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (based on the image and assumed positive experience)Headline: Effortless Smart Lighting Upgrade - Works Perfectly!What's most important to know? This Kasa Smart Light Switch is a fantastic way to easily upgrade your home lighting to be controllable from your phone, voice assistants, and schedules. Note: It requires a neutral wire connection. Make sure you check your wiring before purchasing.Add a photo or video: (Imagine a photo here showing the installed switch seamlessly blending with the existing wall plate. Maybe a shot of the phone app controlling the light, or a video demonstrating voice control via Alexa or Google Assistant.)Written Review:I recently decided to dive into smart home technology, and the Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200-BL was the perfect place to start. I was initially a bit intimidated by the installation, but it turned out to be surprisingly straightforward.What I liked:Easy Installation (with Neutral Wire): While the neutral wire requirement is crucial, assuming you have it, the installation was much simpler than I anticipated. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I felt confident and safe doing it myself.Seamless App Integration: The Kasa app is intuitive and user-friendly. Setting up the switch and connecting it to my Wi-Fi network was a breeze. I love how easily I can control the light from anywhere.Voice Control Perfection: Integrating with my Amazon Alexa was incredibly simple. Now I can just say, "Alexa, turn on the living room light," and it works flawlessly. This is a game-changer for convenience.Scheduling and Automation: Being able to set schedules for the light is a huge plus. I have it set to turn on automatically at sunset and off when I leave for work. It adds a level of automation and security I really appreciate.Reliable Performance: The switch has been working flawlessly since I installed it. No connectivity issues, no glitches, just consistent and reliable performance.Affordable Price: Compared to some other smart lighting solutions, the Kasa Smart Switch offers excellent value for the price.What could be improved:Neutral Wire: While the description mentions the neutral wire, perhaps making this requirement even more prominent in the product title or bullet points would be helpful for those less familiar with electrical wiring. Also, it would be great if they made the same switch that deosnt require a neutral wirePhysical Button Feel: The physical button on the switch feels a little different than a traditional toggle switch. It's a minor thing, but it takes a little getting used to.

Although I own a few smart Kasa devices (smart plugs and light bulbs), this is the first smart switch I have purchased and installed. I specifically purchased this smart switch to control a Kasa smart plug and it worked perfectly for this project. The installation process was simple, although I have previous experience with electrical work (replacing switches and outlets) and the Kasa app/environment. Once wired, I set it up very quickly using the Kasa app, connecting it to my Wi-Fi, and incorporating it in the app. I was then able to setup a Smart Action so that whenever the switch is turned on/off, the corresponding Kasa smart plug is turned on/off. It worked perfectly from the first try!This product is very well made, powerful, and versatile – a great value in the home automation space. I am very happy with it since it fixed my problem quickly and inexpensively.

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.