How to install TP LINK Kasa Smart 3 Way Switch HS210 Kit

[@patrickmoran6792]

Wow thanks. I didn’t realize the white wire on the original switch was a traveler and not the neutral. I was getting ready to toss the Kaza switch

[@lindlamb8691]

Thanks for the helpful video

[@BigAl-1]

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[@ashleycarter2890]

Thought my white travel wire was a neutral wire haha this video clears up a lot

[@BigAlRepairs]

Yes, it can be confusing! Ours was painted white!

[@jrp007]

I do not see the white. Wire tucked in all I see is the traveler wire taped in black

[@BigAlRepairs]

@@jrp007 This is from the TP Link website, I know it is a lot of information but I hope it is helpful to show you what they say about white wires: "White wires are usually neutral wires, but they may appear in a three-way configuration wrapped with black tape. If this is the case, this wire is likely one of your two traveler wires. With this wiring situation, you are also unlikely to have a bundle of neutral wires." "While you can't rely on wire color to indicate line, load, common or traveler, you can use several clues including wire color to help you identify the neutral wires in your junction box. When looking for neutral wires in your junction box, look for two or more white wires connected together with a wire nut. You may need to move wires around in the junction box to find the bundle as it is often in the very back behind any other wire bundles. With rare exceptions, you shouldn't see neutral wires connected to the old wall switch you are replacing. If you find a white wire connected to your wall switch, look to see if it is wrapped with black electrical tape. If so, this is not a neutral wire but rather a repurposed white wire. If a white wire is connected to your wall switch, not wrapped with black electrical tape and can be traced to join the bundle of white wires, your old wall switch is connected to neutral and likely has more sophisticated features like a timer or remote control." "What if my switch doesn't provide a neutral wire? Because standard wall switches don't need a neutral wire to function and there are multiple ways to properly wire a three-way switch during construction, you may not find a neutral wire in one or both locations. If only one of the two junction boxes have a neutral wire bundle, you may still be able to use HS210 by following the instructions below. If neither of your switches have a neutral wire bundle, you will be unable to use HS210. An electrician may be able to assist, but running new wiring can be expensive." -www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2009/#What%20do%20all%20the%20different%20wires%20do%20on%20a%203-way%20switch?

[@theexcelguy101]

Another hit. Love your smart home videos

[@BigAl-1]

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[@BigAl-1]

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[@kentshadwick6354]

Thank you for the video. Does the status light on the HS210 also get controlled by the other dummy 3-way switch in the circuit? If you replace both 3-way dummy switches with HS210 units, do the status lights on both show the correct status of the light?

[@stevem8128]

Thank you so very much 🙏 God bless

[@BigAl-1]

Steve, thanks so very much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

[@jsteelize]

If one of my three way junction box only has one white wire, which is for the travel, am I able to still install the smart Wi-Fi switch without a white neutral wire? In other words, the white wire from the smart Wi-Fi switch could be tucked in, and not connected?

[@natelambson225]

Thanks!

[@BigAl-1]

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[@andremachadomonte]

Do I need to install both kasa smart switches to work properly? Or can I use 1 smart switch and keep using my old dummy switch? Thank you!

[@BigAlRepairs]

We only used one at first and didn't have a problem, then we eventually replaced it because we wanted more smart switches.

[@georgesgarage416]

Thanks for the video! Got mine to work!

[@BigAlRepairs]

That is great news! Thanks for the nice comment!

[@johngriffin824]

what happened to the other switch included in the box?

[@BigAlRepairs]

we used it on the other switch that went to that light. The HS210 is for a three way light switch where one light is controlled by 2 switches.

[@cstreet0824]

You should have shown that install that's where I'm having the problem.

[@syamksundar]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@BigAl-1]

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[@guachito33]

where did you get those plates at the end ?

[@lindseylambson9669]

Great tips

[@BigAl-1]

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[@fernandoaraiza2138]

This seems like a stupid question but in my house 1 outlet has the exact same wiring that you have. The outer switch doesn't have the white wire for transfer but 2 black ones. Question 1. Do I treat the second black wire just like the white wire in your video? Question 2. Do both switches have to be 3 way switches?

[@fredarvelo]

hello , how many light bulbs can it handle, cause i ve got a long hall way ( 20 lights ) and a switch on both ends

[@stephenhodges1688]

If old switch works new one will too

[@hymasfamily667]

I need to try this

[@BigAl-1]

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[@garychisamore9964]

where do you get the face plate for the adjoining regular switch and what type is it?

[@BigAlRepairs]

We got it at lowe's. They are called...White 2-Gang 1-Toggle/1-Duplex Wall Plate

[@ibaadqureshi8580]

Amazon

[@BigAlRepairs]

yes, you can also get them here on amazon: amzn.to/3FWPq59

[@kenchikwong5909]

Can I know the size of the plate you have? My current 2 poles power switch is using the old-style buttons like yours, and the plate is around 4"x4". I wonder if it can fit 2 smart switch boxes in it

[@BigAlRepairs]

Hey, we got the cover at lowe's. They are called white 2-Gang 1-Toggle/1-Duplex Wall Plate. Is that what you mean by plate? You should be able to fit two but I would have to see it to know for sure

[@stephenhodges1688]

Two will fit. You have to buy new plate.

[@natelambson9677]

You guys have great TP Link content.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the comment!

[@bsamsonftw]

What if I have this same setup with black red white and copper, but it doesn't have another switch that controls the same light(series of 5 spotlights) do i need single pole or 3 way?

[@HardHeadMilitary]

Does the black and red come from the same cable

[@guachito33]

i want to do this with a dual switch but they both control different things , can I still hook it up ?

[@austinitel.2972]

i could not deattach the wall plate from the switch, it prevented me from screwing the switch to the wall. How did you resolve this problem?

[@Aradhya.Sharma]

Mine has 2 red, one black and one white. Any suggestions?

[@concordianjoe2256]

Any idea why the it flickers the light when I turn on the light using the smart switch and then turn it off with my dumb switch? Please help, thank you.

[@rogerturley]

Spoiler alert! She shows you how to WIRE the switch, not how to LINK the switch.

[@BigAlRepairs]

ya our video is "how to install"

[@mikeleonard8169]

Wait! Is it over? I fell asleep to her slooooooooow voice.

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[@BigAl-1]

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[@sowhat6442]

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[@lauriehymas4592]

Very informative. Thank you

[@BigAl-1]

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