Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini 15A, EP10, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet

Pros: Super easy and fast to set up Works well Works with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT Cons: No Apple Homekit A bit more difficult to set up Google Home than other devices This Kasa smart switch by TP-Link was a pleasure to set up. I had it set up literally in less than 5 minutes, and about as long to link to Alexa and Google Home. The set up instructions are really nothing more than a card telling you to download the Kasa app on your smartphone and adding the switch to the app. The set up is easy. As with most WiFi controlled devices, the device goes into AP mode for configuration and then into device mode for operation. Unlike other devices, and seemingly any that support HomeKit, it simply has you connect to that access point on the phone, then go back to the app. The app connects to the device and scans WiFi. You select the WiFi SSID (network name) you want, enter the password, and done. At this point the switch can be controlled from the app. To add Alexa you select the Works with Kasa option in the app, select Alexa. Then enable in Alexa, and done. Google home is a bit less direct, and a bit more clumsy than other devices, but still pretty easy. You need to go into the Google home app, add a device, search for Kasa, then log into Kasa, then configure. A few more steps, but overall not that bad. It also supports IFTTT, and Samsung Smart home that I didn't set up. It does not support Apple HomeKit. That is probably why it was easy to set up. I really would like to be able to use HomeKit, but almost nothing works well with HomeKit. The whole set up with the code mostly doesn't work, and if it does it then gets disconnected. This brings me to why I bought the Kasa in the first place. I had a WeMo (Belkin) smart switch, the equivalent product to this. I couldn't get it to connect after multiple attempts. I called WeMo support (surprisingly a human on a phone). After well over an hour I was finally able to get the WeMo to connect, then get it to connect to HomeKit, Alexa, and Google home. Great. I had the switch in an easy to access socket to set up. I unplugged it to move to where it needed to be and the WeMo stopped connecting to WiFi. After factory resetting the WeMo I was able to get it to connect back to WiFi, but as soon as it was unplugged and plugged back in, it wouldn't connect again. At this point I just gave up and ordered the Kasa based on other reviews. It was night and day to set up. Similar to the WeMo, I used an easy to access socket to set up, then unplugged it and moved it to the location where the light to be controlled is. With the Kasa, no problem. This is the same location, and the same WiFi network. The Kasa works. The WeMo doesn't. Part of the problem is HomeKit. HomeKit compatible devices use the HomeKit set up on iOS devices. Some devices sort of let you bypass this, with the WeMo being one of those devices. This is how I initially got it to connect with customer service, by connecting directly to the switch. If it fails though HomeKit recognizes the WiFi AP as a connected device for at least 15 minutes. You need to wait 15 minutes to try again. The whole thing is a mess. I really like Apple devices, but HomeKit is just way more trouble than its worth. Ironically, the only device that I've found that works with HomeKit is a Sony Android TV! That TV now controls the light plugged into the Kasa switch with Google Home. Again, the setup on the Kasa was really easy, the way it should be. The competing WeMo was hours of frustration with no results. This was the second WeMo (it was part of a 2-pack like the Kasa), and the first one was also difficult and unreliable. Unless you absolutely can't live without HomeKit, buy this Kasa. The Kasa just works.

These work exactly as intended. Setup was easy and straightforward, and they connected to Alexa without any issues. Voice commands work reliably, and the phone app is simple and responsive as well. No complaints — does exactly what it's supposed to do. Would recommend for anyone looking to add smart plugs to their home setup.

These plugs are reliable. I use one for a lamp at my bedside table to help me wake up in the morning, and in the winter another turns an electric fireplace on 30 minutes before I wake for a comfortable start to my day. I remember having a little frustration with initial set up and connecting to the app, but this was very likely due to my own inaptitude with technology. Once I had the app configured and set the timers, I all but forgot about them. This is how I like my electronics, no updates, no hassle, it just does what it says it does and I don't have to play with it. On really cold days I can turn on the fireplace before I get home with the app.

I bought the Smart Plug to automate a few things around the house, and it's been one of the easiest smart home devices I've ever set up. The installation only took a few minutes, and it connected to my Wi-Fi without any issues. The app is simple to use, and I really like being able to turn devices on and off from anywhere. I’ve also set up schedules, so things like lamps automatically turn on in the evening and off before bedtime, which has been really convenient. Another thing I appreciate is the compact design. It's small enough that it doesn't block the second outlet, which isn't always the case with smart plugs. So far, it's been reliable with no random disconnects or connection problems. It responds quickly to commands, whether I'm using the app or voice control. Overall, this is a great smart plug if you're looking for something easy to set up, dependable, and reasonably priced. I'd definitely buy more for other rooms in my house.

Great device but it does not work with touch lamps. I am using it with a traditional lamp and it’s working very well.

Loved these guys when I first set. Them up. Nothing but trouble now. Will post a follow up when I find out more. Love was justified. I had screwed them up when I tried to replace my lagging spectrum router. Funny part was I tried a tp link mesh system and it would not recognize the tp link Kasa plugs. Short story is follow the instruction sequence. Be sure to remove them from the system and then reset the plugs. In effect you are starting over. Also, their algorithm maintains some residency on your phone, so even though you have factory reset them, the system may ask you for a reset. Do that. Also helped I think to reset my phone before I started. Finished and reassigned seven plugs in probably 20 minutes once I resigned myself to removing them before setting up again. Using on o/s house and tree lighting, I\s house lighting and my favorite, as an interface between outlet and power cord of devices that may need occasional rebooting, such as modem or Dish receiver. Ideal for that application. These plugs are simple and work great. Matter plugs seem even more adaptable but cost twice as much. I have two, but wound up with the minis b\c my little system doesn’t seem to need the Matter version. Kasa app is very robust and versatile, reliable and very easy to use. Great product.

Easy and reliable. Great addition to my home automation. Brought into apple home through homebridge. Allows me to auto turn on wireless speakers when tv is turned on via an automation. Awesome.

These are awesome and easy to setup. Haven't figured out why one of the 8 I purchased has a mind of its own and turns on at the wrong times, but all-in-all, an awesome purchase.

This plug is fantastic! All of the TP link Casa products have been incredibly easy to set up and work flawlessly. We have this plug on our schedule to control the illuminated sign in front of our house. We were able to set it to turn on at sunset and turn off one hour afterwards

Easy to connect and easy to use.

Te daré mi reseña como Streamer y también te doy consejo útiles. Este enchufe te permite controlar el encendido y apagado desde tu celular o conectarlo con alexa o Google. Yo lo he usado para encender mi 2da PC para streams desde el cel o con alexa, también para luces de jardín y actualmente lo uso para un anillo de luz muy potente y que mis espectadores puedan encenderlo a máxima potencia por unos segundos mientras juego (como una granada cegadora). TAMAÑO: Al ser un enchufe inteligente obviamente debe ser un poco grande por todo lo que lleva dentro, este mide 6cm de largo, 4cm de alto y 3 cm de ancho. La verdad es que sí está un poquito grande así que considera dejarlo en la esquina de tu multicontacto y perder un puerto (yo compré un multicontacto con 4 espacios separados específicamente para estos enchufes) mándame mensaje a cualquiera de mis redes "ElMacmado" para decirte que multicontacto es. RUIDO Sinceramente yo no he escuchado ruido por parte del enchufe ni aun estando en mi habitación en completo silencio escucho ruido, si me llegara a pegar estando en silencio creo que sí sonaría pero vamos... es casi nulo el ruido y no molesta. Lo único que no me gustó es que al encenderlo por desde la app, suena un "click" por parte del enchufe, es normal porque se activa pero suena muy hueco. CONECTIVIDAD llevo como 3 meses con él y nunca se me ha desconfigurado, es increíblemente estable y los widgets en mi celular reaccionan muy rápido. Tengo otros 2 focos inteligente también "Kasa" y los junté en una escena con este enchufe, así que cuando lo presiono se apagan todos en menos de 1 segundo. La única desventaja es que si lo apagas y lo enciendes rápido de nuevo desde la app, tarda unos 3-4 segundo en encender de nuevo (aunque haya sonado que ya encendió), pero si es desde mi PC o LUMIASTREAM esto no pasa. Aunque esto no creo que sea un problema a menos que lo quieras usar como luces de antro (que lo dudo mucho). Es muy fácil de instalar y sí te recomiendo comprarlo. Abajo te dejo un tutorial de cómo funciona. Primero necesitas conectarlo, después bajas la aplicación de "KASA" (es una verde menta), luego inicias sesión y en la parte superior derecha le picas al botón de "+", seleccionas dispositivo y buscas enchufes inteligentes, dale al que dice "Enchufe inteligente Lite/MINI (Wi-Fi)" incluso abajo dice el modelo EP10. En cuanto presiones el botón comenzará a parpadear en azul y naranja, cuando lo reconozca solo sigues los pasos para enlazar con tu wifi y listo.

Todo lo que sea TP-Link (su marca Kasa y Tapo) son excelentes. La instalación es sumamente fácil, y la integración con Alexa es sencilla. Funcionan muy bien y, en palabras sencillas, su definición es calidad, a un buen costo y que se integra muy bien con todo. 10 de 10.

Estos enchufes son muy buenos para poder controlar todo de manera inteligente por wifi, he usado los primeros por años y siguen funcionando!