TP-Link recently introduced new devices. Smart sockets TP-Link HS110 and HS100. I will cover these sockets in more detail in a separate article, and today we will install and configure them. If you have already become the proud owner of HS100 or HS110 sockets, then this instruction may be useful to you. Or perhaps you will just be interested to see what kind of devices they are, how they are configured and work. The devices are new and unusual. I have been testing these outlets for several days now, and I have something to tell and show you.
TP-Link HS100 and TP-Link HS110 are almost the same. Only the older model (HS110) is able to monitor power consumption. Electricity consumption statistics for all time and in real time.
The devices themselves are designed for remote control of electrical appliances. We plug the smart socket into a regular socket :), and already connect some kind of electrical device to it: a heater, a lamp, a fan, whatever. And through the Kasa app, you can remotely control this appliance from your phone (turn it on and off)... Also in the program, you can set up an on / off timer, and view statistics on energy consumption (if your model is HS110).
One more important point: You can control your smart plug not only when you are at home. The socket is plugged into your router. And from your phone you can access the outlet from anywhere. The main thing is to have the Internet on the phone.
Connecting and configuring TP-Link HS110 and TP-Link HS100
As for the settings, as it turned out, everything is simple there. I have never set up smart sockets, therefore, I did not immediately understand what was what. I will make it in the form step by step instructions... This will make it more convenient and understandable.
1 First of all, you need to install the Kasa application on your smartphone or tablet. It is available for iOS and Android at App Store and Google play... Just type in "tp-link kasa" and install the application. Across this application you can control smart plugs and other devices from TP-Link.After the first launch of the Kasa application, it will prompt you to log into your TP-Link account, or register a new one. You can skip this step by clicking on "Skip". But in this case, you will be able to control devices only when connected to your home Wi-Fi network. (to which the socket is connected)... Therefore, I advise you to click on the "Create Account" button, and register in the cloud service to manage devices from anywhere.
You just need to enter your e-mail and password. And then confirm the registration in a letter that will come to the specified mail. You will be immediately logged into the application.
2 Next, plug the smart plug into a regular power outlet. Press and hold the button with the gear icon for 5 seconds. The indicator will start flashing orange.
We give a name to our outlet. Selecting an icon. You can even take a photo, or choose from an album. Next, you need to select your Wi-Fi network, and specify a password for it so that the socket can connect to your Wi-Fi network.
We wait a bit, and everything is ready. You will see your outlet in the list of devices.
If you have several outlets, then add them in turn, in the same way. After completing the setup, the smart plug will stop broadcasting the Wi-Fi network.
Controlling smart plugs from TP-Link
The control is completely through the Kasa app. Immediately on the screen with the added outlets, you can control, enable and disable them.
To open more detailed information on an outlet, simply click on it. There you can already set up a schedule, set a timer, watch energy consumption (if you have TP-Link HS110) etc.
Going into the settings, you can remove the outlet, change its icon, name, time zone, see the MAC address, model, and firmware version.
I see no reason to describe each item in the Kasa app. Everything is very clear there, despite the fact that the application is on English language... I hope TP-Link will soon release an application in Russian.
Main functions:
- Switching the smart plug on and off by pressing a button in the application itself.
- Setting a timer that will turn off the device after a specified time.
- Setting the schedule for turning on and off the device connected to the outlet.
- Schedule device operation from TP-Link smart plug.
- Viewing electricity consumption statistics (only for model HS110).
I think that everyone can figure out the settings. Everything is step by step and understandable. If anything, leave questions in the comments, we'll figure it out together.
Some more useful information
1 You can turn off the power using the button on the outlet itself. The button next to the logo. After clicking on it, only the Wi-Fi icon will be lit, this means that the outlet is connected to the network, and you can turn it on remotely through the application. 2 Resetting the settings on the HS110 and HS100 sockets can be done by a small button with a gear icon. Plug in the outlet and hold down this button for 10 seconds. By the indicator, you will understand when the settings were reset to the factory defaults. 3 If you want to connect some powerful device to the Wi-Fi Smart Plug, then it would be good to first study the maximum load that the connected device can create, and specifications according to the maximum load and power of the TP-Link smart socket. For both outlets, these indicators are the same:Tplink sockets are the most popular smart sockets in the world. In 2017, the HS100 received the UPGRADE Product of the Year 2016 award.
For configuration, we purchased a tp-link HS100 socket. The tp-link HS100 smart socket setup instruction is also suitable for the tplink HS110 socket. The difference between the HS100 and the HS110 is that the HS110 has energy monitoring, you can view real-time and historical energy statistics in the app.
You can view detailed specifications, reviews or buy a tp-link HS100 or tp-link HS110 smart socket in the following stores:
- Citylink TP-Link HS100 or TP-Link HS110
- Connected TP-Link HS100 or TP-Link HS110
How to set up a tp-link smart plug
After you have unpacked and connected the power outlet, you need to download the Kasa mobile application created by tp-link to manage their line of devices for. You will be able to control the outlet from your Android or iPhone.
Download Kasa app for Android 4.1, iOS 9 and higher.
This application is necessary in order to connect the outlet to your home wi-fi network, for remote access, for setting the on / off of the outlet on a schedule and some other functions.
Unfortunately, the Kasa application does not yet support the Russian language, so the settings will be carried out in English.
- Once you have the application, find the "Kasa" icon and click on it.
- The Kasa app will prompt you to log in using your TP-Link account. Click “Create Account”. You can click “Skip” to skip the registration step, but we recommend registering - then all your settings will be saved in the cloud and you will be able to link your Kasa account with accounts of other services, such as Google and Amazon.
- To create an account in the "Email" field, enter the address of your Email, and for the "Password" field, create and enter a password. Click "Create Account".
- To activate your Kasa account, you will receive a letter from tp-link to your e-mail, which you entered in the Email field. You can repeat the sending by clicking on the "Resend Email" button.
- Open the letter and follow the link by clicking on "Click to Finish Registration".
- After you have activated your account via email, return to the Kasa application and click Continue. The application will ask for access to the location. Click "Allow".
- After registration, a list of devices will open. Since you are logged in for the first time, the list will be empty and the application will prompt you to add a new device. Click on the plus sign.
- A list of all smart devices from the tp-link manufacturer will open. We select "Smart Plug" (Smart Plug).
- If the phone from which you are setting up is not connected to Wi-Fi, the application will ask you to connect. Click "Ok" and connect to your home Wi-Fi network. Then select the smart plug again.
- After you have selected “Smart Plug” from the list of devices, the application will inform you that you need to connect your smart plug to the power supply. Plug in the power outlet. The Wi-Fi icon on the outlet should light up orange. Click Next.
- Wait about 15 seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator starts flashing orange and green.
- The smart socket will create its own dedicated Wi-Fi network. In order to proceed with the installation, connect to it. In our case, the service Wi-Fi network of the outlet is called "TP_Link_Smart_Plug_B37A".
- If you haven't connected to the wireless network that created the smart socket for too long, the app will show you a message about it. Click “Revisit Instructions” to repeat the connection process.
- After connecting to the service wi-fi socket, the "Kasa" application will ask you to set a name for your socket. You can use the name of the appliance you want to plug into the smart plug, for example Lamp or Iron. Enter the name and click “Next”.
- The application prompts you to select an icon. In order not to get confused in the future, we recommend choosing the icon of the most reflective device that you are configuring, in our case it is just an outlet. Select the appropriate icon and click “Next”.
- From the list of available wireless networks, select your home network. The tp-link smart socket only supports Wi-Fi networks with a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
- Enter the password for your Wi-Fi network, click Next.
- This will start the process of synchronizing the outlet with your wireless network.
- Congratulations, you have configured your tp-link smart plug! Click “Done” to exit setup mode.
How to use a smart plug
Setting up remote access (Remote Control)
Default remote access switched on. If you have problems controlling the outlet from the application, then check if you accidentally turned off Remote Control:
How to reset the tp-link smart plug
Resetting the settings on the HS100 and HS110 sockets can be done with a small button with a gear icon.
- Press and hold the gear button for 10 seconds. By the blinking indicator on the outlet, you will understand that the settings have been reset to the factory settings.
To reconfigure the HS100 and HS110 socket, for example, to another account or another wi-fi network, you need to perform a similar action as when you reset the settings.
- Plug the socket into a power source.
- Press and hold the gear button for 5 seconds.
Configuring voice control of a smart socket
Before starting the setup, make sure your smart plug is turned on.
In order to connect a TP-Link outlet with the Google Assistant, you need an app. Below we will tell you how to add voice control through another assistant - Alexa in smart speakers:
- The Amazon Alexa app is not yet available in Russia. We recommend configuring through the desktop version of alexa.amazon.com. There are other ways, but they are less convenient. If you have Android - you can use this article. If you have iOS, then you need an account in the American App Store.
- From the main menu, tap "Smart Home". In the tab that opens, click "Smart Home Skills".
- Click "Enable Skills".
- Enter "Kasa" in the search bar. Then click on "TP-LINK Kasa".
- Click Enable.
- Log in to your account Kasa and click "Authorize".
- Close the tab.
- Click “Discover Devices” or use the voice command “Alexa, discover devices”. You can also add a new device from the Smart Home tab in the Devices section by clicking Discover.
- Wait for the device discovery to complete.
- Congratulations! You have completed the setup process. All detected devices can be controlled using Amazon Echo smart speakers with built-in Alexa voice assistant. Try to control the outlet with voice commands... For example, if the tp-link smart socket is called "Smart Plug", to turn it on, you can say "Alexa, turn on Smart Plug" and check if the voice control works through Alexa.
WI-FI sockets are part of the "smart home" and every year they are actively installed in modern homes, which is explained by the practicality and comfort that the product creates.
wi fi sockets: modern technologies
Smart plugs are gaining popularity every year. You no longer have to worry if the outlet is turned off, the process is controlled from your phone and without going home.
It is enough to launch the application and have an Internet connection. A wi fi device will allow you to connect or disconnect equipment at a distance. There are dozens of models from different manufacturers for the choice of consumers. The choice directly depends on the design and consumer preferences.
Practicality
The socket is designed to control electrical appliances in the house from a distance. The work is carried out by connecting via Wi-fi. The device is practical and will become an assistant around the house: it will provide protection against fire, save on energy and ensure maximum comfort.
Varieties and characteristics
The principle of operation of the outlet is the same, the only difference between the models is in design. Manufacturers provide overhead and inline models. Even at the planning stage of the house, it is important to decide which outlet will be used.
Consignment note
Looks like a single plug adapter. The design assumes the presence of such components: an indicator, a switch button, a wi-fi module, packed in a plastic case.
Some models are equipped with humidity sensors, timer, video camera. Such a model can easily replace existing sockets and does not require additional repair work.
Built-in
Designed for hidden installation, with assembly during renovation work. The task of this option is to replace an ordinary electrical point. The housing made of heat-resistant plastic protects the consumer from the emission of harmful halogens. Due to the heat resistance of 748 degrees, manufacturers guarantee the safety of the device.
How does Wi Fi from an outlet work?
Operation is controlled by a built-in microprocessor. The processor coordinates the work with the control device - a gadget with installed application... More complex modifications with network adapters for 4 connectors, but such options are not suitable for everyone.
Wai Fai from the outlet allows you to perform the following functions:
- Switch on and off electrical appliances at a distance.
- Control the amount of electricity used.
- Reboot electrical appliances.
- Set a timer to control devices.
- The presence of a temperature sensor ensures fire safety.
Before connecting the device, you should make sure that its power is lower than the power of the outlet. Such information is provided in the technical data sheet of the equipment.
How a smart wi fi socket works
When the socket is connected to the router, the device receives a unique IP address. The pinned address allows you to communicate with other objects over the Internet. The signal is encrypted to protect the device from unauthorized access. The settings are stored on a server or device. In the first case, statistics and data are saved reliably, but in the second, if the connection is broken, they will need to be restored.
The programs are freely available and installed on the control device - any modern gadget.
With air temperature sensor
A device with a thermal sensor is more expensive than other alternatives, but it will keep your home safe. The sensor measures and monitors the ambient temperature. If an excess of the norm is recorded, which can cause a fire or a short circuit. The smart device will instantly disconnect the devices from the power supply and send a message to the owner of the smartphone.
Smart home control
The concept of "smart home" has appeared a long time ago. The owner of such a house controls the equipment using the program installed in the phone. To start using the outlet, you need to create an account in the "cloud", which is recommended by the manufacturer.
If this is not done, then only basic functions will be available to the user - turning on and off electrical appliances. Additional functionality will be available after registration.
After launching the application for smart devices, a gadget is added. Each smart socket is signed with a name and an image is uploaded. This approach makes it easier to navigate your home, especially if there are many such devices.
Control of some models is possible due to popular voice assistants Amazon Echo and Google Home. But commands are given in English. Smart home control allows you to create a schedule and enable the “Away” mode, which allows you to simulate the presence of the owners in the house when they are not really there.
Appliances often track energy consumption, which allows you to make predictions about the cost of this resource. Such a smart device allows you to control other devices, life becomes more comfortable.
Operating rules
The socket works in the range of 100 - 240 V, with an output power indicator from 2 to 4 kW. Such parameters allow connecting devices with large short-term loads. We are talking about heaters or a food processor.
Each manufacturer provides individual instructions for the devices, but the principle of their operation is the same. The only difference is the availability of additional functions.
Install on your gadget special application and check your internet connection.
The software is selected by the QR code on the package from the outlet.
The program must be set to search for a device. A special password is entered to connect. Only after that the wi-fi device will be connected to the network and ready to work.
After completing all the settings, connect the device that will work from the outlet. Individual settings under each device are carried out according to the instructions for the device. To ask for settings, press the on / off button for six seconds.
Advantages and disadvantages
A modern device allows you to control the operation of equipment in the house from a distance. The rest of the advantages include:
To the disadvantages modern device it should be attributed:
- When the electricity is turned off, all settings are lost.
- Some models may not be compatible with the router.
- The Wi-fi socket reacts to its time zone, which should be taken into account when choosing a manufacturer.
- In the event of a failure, the device turns off.
- Without an Internet connection, it is impossible to control the outlet from a distance.
Wi-Fi controlled socket: service life
Each manufacturer indicates a warranty period. Such models work no less than conventional outlets. If necessary, they can be easily dismantled and new ones installed. Chinese models will work for up to a year, but European manufacturers give a guarantee for three or even more years. In fact, the actual service life of such outlets is much longer. Therefore, it is worth choosing a model a little more expensive, but the quality of materials promises a long service life.
A Wi-fi socket is a part of a smart home, which is designed to provide maximum comfort for residents. The device is simple example home automation, which has become more popular in recent years. The task of the outlet is to fulfill three assigned functions - ensuring safety in the house from unauthorized sunburn, ensuring energy savings and increasing comfort conditions.
The devices are presented in two models - overhead and built-in, which are selected taking into account the needs of the consumer. The principle of operation is simple, and installation does not take long. The money spent will pay off and everyone will be delighted with Wi-fi operation sockets.
Useful video
Hello dear readers. Today I got a rather interesting device for review, namely, the HS-100 smart Wi-Fi socket from the largest manufacturer network equipment of the TP-LINK company. The manufacturer's assortment includes only two similar devices so far - the HS-100 model and the HS-110 model. The second model differs only in the added monitoring of energy consumption, the rest of the functionality is the same. The average retail price, at the time of this writing, is about 2,500 rubles.
As an introduction, a few words about the very concept of "smart home", which has recently been gaining more and more popularity, including in our country. What is it, you ask? In two words - home automation, using modern technologies... In Western terminology, two separate concepts are usually distinguished - home automation (smart home, home automation) and automation of a residential building (smart house, building automation), due to the difference in the scale of automation of an individual apartment and a building as a whole. Smart sockets belong to the first area - home automation. Functionally, devices of this type are capable of remotely turning on / off devices connected to them, including without human intervention - according to a schedule. How is it implemented in TP-Link models I will try to tell you about HS100 in detail in this review.
Specifications.
Protocol - IEEE 802.11b / g / n Type wireless transmission- 2.4 GHz, 1T1R System Requirements - Android 4.1 or above, iOS 8 or above
General characteristics:
Certification - RoHS, EAC, CE Environment - Operating Temperature: 0 ºC ~ 40 ºC, Operating Humidity: 5% ~ 90%, Non-Condensing Dimensions (H x W x D) - 100.3 x 66.3 x 77mm Material - polycarbonate Buttons - Power button, Settings button Weight - 131.8 g Package size - 90 x 88 x 144 mm
Working condition:
Input voltage - 100 - 240 V alternating current m Output voltage - 100 - 240 V AC Maximum load - 16 A Maximum power - 3.68 kW
Packaging and equipment.
The device comes in a small white cardboard box. The box itself is covered with a film, which additionally serves as a guarantee of receiving a new product in the store. On the front side there is a photo of the device itself, the name and logo of the manufacturer.
On right side side view of the device, equipment, electrical specification, barcode and model number. There is also a QR code, the link leads to the product page on the manufacturer's website (in English).
On the left side there is a description of the product's features, again in English.
On the back of the box system requirements for a mobile application and its key capabilities, as well as manufacturer data and place of production. All information is in English.
Above there is only the manufacturer's logo and euro hanger. Below is a sticker with a barcode, serial numbers. And the manufacturer's data, this time in Russian :-).
Box "matryoshka", to get to the contents, you need to pull the lower part.
Above is the documentation, underneath is the socket itself in a rigid plastic form.
Documentation includes a warranty card, two manuals for quick setup(Russian only in one of them), a book with support service contacts (including for Russia), the text of the GPL license (only in English).
In general, there are no complaints about the packaging, the device is reliably protected from external factors. Somewhat disappointing is the low Russification of packaging and documentation, only the very minimum has been translated.
Appearance.
The body of the socket is oval, made of white polycarbonate. Consists of two halves - front part with socket and rear part with a fork. The front surface is glossy and initially covered with a shipping film, the rest of the parts are matte plastic. The maximum dimensions are 100.3 x 66.3 x 77 mm (58 mm excluding the length of the forks) mm. Front panel dimensions 55 x 80 mm. Socket and plug "Schuko" type, with a pair of grounding contacts in the form of brackets. In our country, they are usually called by mistake "euro". There is a sticker on the back with the model, electrical data, serial number, MAC address.
There are only two buttons on the case. On the front there is an on / off button with an LED indicator of operating modes. And on top is a settings button - for pairing with the app / resetting to factory settings.
Build quality in fact high level, everything fits well, no cracks, backlashes and creaks are observed. Truth and the possibility of disassembling the device is not provided, which may upset someone. But the manufacturer cannot be blamed for this either, this is his guarantee against "naughty" pens.
At work.
To start general principle operation of the device, the diagram is taken from the manufacturer's website.
The smart socket, thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi module, connects through the home router with cloud service TP-LINK Cloud. The Kasa mobile app also connects to the cloud, allowing you to control your device remotely from anywhere in the world.
The setup process itself consists of three simple steps:
1) Install the Kasa mobile app on your smartphone(Android 4.1 or higher, iOS 8 or higher) 2) Create TP-LINK Cloud account. 3) Step by step in the application, follow the process of connecting the smart socket to your home Wi-Fi network.
So, first, install the Kasa for Mobile application on your smartphone. At the first launch, we are asked to log into an existing account, or create a new one.
We choose to create new account... To the one specified during registration mailbox a confirmation letter arrives. Follow the link in the letter and click continue in the Kasa app.
The window for selecting the device type appears. We choose SMART PLUG.
We turn on the socket into the mains, the indicator on it lights up yellow, then. After 15 seconds, the indicator starts flashing yellow / green, then. Within a few seconds there is automatic search, at the end of which a window for naming the found device appears.
At this point, your smartphone will be connected directly to the outlet as an access point. At the same time, on devices with iOS, you will need to manually find an access point and connect to it, and then return to the mobile application.
After entering the device name, you can choose an icon - 21 options from the standard ones, or put your own one from the album / camera.
This completes the device connection.
Opens Homepage applications with a list of devices.
The settings of the application itself are minimal, in fact, apart from the item for checking the firmware update for the device, there is nothing useful and there.
The main page of the connected device looks like this:
There is an on / off button, an operating time counter for the current day, a line of nearest events and a choice of modes - Shedule, Away and Timer.
In the right upper corner settings button of the connected device. In them, you can enable / disable remote control, change the name and icon, change the time zone, view information about the device.
Now I'll tell you more about the modes.
First mode Shedule or work on a schedule. Go to the corresponding icon, click on the plus sign to add an event. We choose the time and action - turn it on or off, there is a repeat mode for certain days. At the end, click save, and the event appears in the list.
The next operating mode is Away Mode or "not at home" mode. In this mode, the device is randomly turned on / off, creating the appearance of presence. The time interval is set here - the beginning and the end, the repeating mode by day is also present.
And the last one is the regime Timer- turning on or off the device after a specified period of time from the current one.
Another small remark on the remote access mode - if you wish, you can turn it off in the settings, in this case, control will be open only for devices on the home Wi-Fi network, access from the Internet is blocked.
As you can see, everything is quite simple and intuitive.
A little help on the indication of work:
Flashing yellow and green- setting mode using the application. Fast blinking green- network connection. Lights up green- connected to the network. Fast blinking amber- reset to factory settings. Lights up yellow- reboot (download). Lights up red- no network connection.
It also shows that the outlet is energized - the power icon is green or off. Moreover, the button is mechanical, if desired, you can turn on the voltage supply manually.
Well, in terms of the functionality of the settings button:
- holding it for 5 seconds puts the device into setup mode using the app - holding it for 10 seconds will reset the device to factory settings
As for the application, there are no complaints about stability, no freezes occur. An example of work can be found at the link below.
From the side of the device, everything also works like a clock - the socket was installed at a distance of about 10 meters from the router, through one concrete wall, on the refrigerator behind the microwave. In this case, no breaks in communication were observed.
The only thing that was noticed is that sometimes it does not find the device the first time with 3G connection, if you go to the page again, the connection is established. Although this is rather a problem of the quality of the mobile Internet.
I was also pleased with the time of entering the "working mode". For an already configured device, this is about 20 seconds:
As a result, the socket "got accustomed" to the farm and now regulates the compressor in the home aquarium, according to the established schedule.
A small addition on the behavior of the device in "emergency" situations:
1) Power outage - everything works correctly. 2) Disable Wi-Fi with subsequent restoration- everything works correctly. 3)Turning off the power / Wi-Fi and then restoring WITHOUT CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET - all timers / schedules are reset, assigned tasks will not work. Only when the Internet connection is restored, all old tasks will appear and the device will work normally.
The reason for this behavior in the third scenario, as I understand it, is the lack of an internal battery to maintain the device's timer, i.e. after a power outage, the device time is reset to January 1, 1970. And only when Wi-Fi connection time is synchronized with Internet access. The same thing happens after the Wi-Fi is cut off and reconnected - if there is no Internet access at the time of connection, the internal timer resets to January 1, 1970. In this case, you can specify only the time zone through the application, there is no possibility of manually setting the date / time.
So it is worth taking this into account in work, without an active Internet connection, "smart" opportunities are significantly reduced. That is to say, the flip side of modern technology.
Conclusion.
It's time to summarize. For me personally, this was the first experience of communicating with similar devices... Therefore, the first time I just played with a remote on-off. Blinking a lamp from the other side of town is an exciting experience ...
But seriously, the thing is very useful and will come in handy for many in the household. Anything can happen, sometimes the connected equipment can be in hard-to-reach places, but you need to disconnect / turn it on remotely. In this case, the thing is irreplaceable. The main thing is that Wi-Fi / Internet are available. Well, remember about binding to mobile application- all control is only through it, there are no web interfaces here.
So whoever really needs it will buy it. Yes, now the prices for such solutions are not that low. Still a novelty for the Russian market. Yes, and the course "wooden" is not happy. But, one can hope that with the appearance of wide competition in this market, the price of such solutions will inevitably drop.
Advantages and disadvantages:
+ assembly, design, operation + ease of customization
The lack of Russification in the Kasa application - there is no built-in non-volatile timer (setting the device time only via the Internet).
May not suit:
- price
Thank you for your attention and happy shopping!
I express my gratitude to the CSN company and the TP-LINK company for the opportunity to test this device.
Kasa mobile application is designed for local and remote control of TP-Link smart Wi-Fi sockets. With Kasa, we can easily manage smart plugs wherever we are. But first of all, you need to connect the TP-Link smart plug to home network Wi-Fi.
Follow these steps before starting the setup:
- Download the Kasa app from the App Store or Google Play and install it on your smartphone.
- Connect your smartphone to your home Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz only).
- Plug your Wi-Fi smart plug into an electrical outlet.
Configure:
1. Register a cloud accountTP- Linkfor remote control of smart sockets
Open the Kasa app on your smartphone. If you are configuring Smart Plug for the first time through Kasa app, you have the screenshots below:
a. If you don't have an account yet, register your email address.
Click on “ CREATEACCOUNT" (Create an account), enter your e-mail address and come up with a password, after which you will receive an activation link to your e-mail. Click on the link in email to complete the TP-Link Cloud account registration. You can then use that account to log into Kasa and manage your smart Wi-Fi socket even when you're not at home.
b. If you already have an account, click “ Login" (to come in) and log into your account.
c. If you want to register later, click “ Skip" (skip) to skip this step.
2. Adding a smart plug toKasa
a. Click on the Smart Plug icon to add smart plugs.
b. Check the Wi-Fi indicator: it will light up in a bright orange color after you plug the smart plug into the mains. Click on Next (Further), to continue.
c. Then wait about 15 seconds, or until the Wi-Fi indicator flashes orange and green. Click on Next (Further), to continue with the configuration.
d. Differences between Android and iOS phones connected to the Wi-Fi network of the smart socket:
For Android:
Kasa will automatically detect your smart Wi-Fi socket - it takes about a minute.
For IOS:
You need to manually connect to the Wi-Fi network of the smart plug. Kasa will provide you with guidance after clicking the button Next(Further).
e. After successful connection, you will need to come up with a name for this smart Wi-Fi socket. Click on Next(next) to continue.
f. Select the icon for the Wi-Fi smart plug from the list or select from foldersAlbums(albums) on your smartphone, or take a picture.
g. Turn on RemoteControl (Remote control) so that the smart Wi-Fi socket is available when you are away from home.
h. Connect your Wi-Fi smart plug to your home network. Choose your wireless network(the network is used as an example onhub) ... If you want to use another Wi-Fi network, click differentnetwork(another network) to connect to it.
i. Wait about one minute.
j. Click on the Smart Plug icon, then you will see the page Status(condition) of this smart wifi socket. Here you can monitor the working status of this Wi-Fi socket, for example EnergyUsage(Energy consumption). You can also customize Extra options, such as Schedule/ AwayMode/ Timer (schedule / standby / timer).
Note:
If you need RemoteAccess(remote access) for smart wifi socket with Kasa, first turn on RemoteControl (remotecontrol), Register and log in with a TP-Link cloud account.
As we stated earlier in this article, we can register a TP-Link cloud account and enable RemoteControl(Remote Control) on Step 1 and Stepg.
We can also enable or disable RemoteControl (Remote control) using the method below:
Please refer to the following FAQ if you need Additional Information by remote control settings:
