TP Link Smart Plug (HS100) Review

[@plestj]

Great review! I have this plugged into a power strip and then I plugged my lamp into the smart plug and it works great.

[@bobpaterson7182]

Thanks for this video. Finally managed to reconnect the smart plug!! Information on TP link site does not explain adequately how to connect.:-(

[@svida86]

Thanks for the review! Can you please tell me if the device can keep programmed schedule running if there is no internet/wifi connection?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It can, I have checked with the smaller version of the plug to make sure.

[@n1kkri]

I have what looks almost the same made by ECO. Would you know if the TP link unit runs also on the ECO app for android.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Doubtful.

[@n1kkri]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews OK, thanks, It becomes a problem with mixing these devices that do the same job but require different apps.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

I understand there's a lot of products out there that look very similar but the brains are operated by different companies. Also having tested several different plugs myself my smartphone have drawer is full of all sorts of different apps to control them.

[@guly]

If this is connected to a output with a dimmable lamp, will i be able to dim up and down in addition to turning it on and off ?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

No this plug is purely to power something on or off.

[@Ore2474]

Does the plug pause the timer or stop or restart in a situation where there’s power cut daily?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

The plug timer would stay in place if the power is cut and comes back. It remembers what you programed.

[@Ore2474]

Wanderer001 so the timer pause when there power cut and then it continues with the timer when the power comes back.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

@@Ore2474 If the power goes off during a timer, once power returns it will know where it left off. So you will not miss any time or have extra time.

[@Ore2474]

Wanderer001 thanks so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lmc4964]

can you clear up one thing for me, im confused about the different networks. is the intention to connect the device to your home broadband? or that the mobile phone in my case can see the plugs wifi?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

The plug needs to be attached to your home Wifi network in order of it to be interacted with. The mobile app is how the plug is controlled. You will not see the plug listed on your network as a device normally. Does that help?

[@sagarpuri3057]

Can i schedules 2-3 events using kasa app ? for example i want my device to turn on for 15 mins thrice a day at specific times.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

You can but it would be more then scheduling 2-3 events. You would have to schedule the start time and then schedule the off time for each event. So you would be looking at scheduling 6 events. It can be done but it is a little cumbersome.

[@stevelb9362]

I have a drop down projector screen I will like Alexa to control that with the tp link do you thing the projector will roll down and up using tp link

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

I do not. The Tp link will only turn on and off the power. It will not control actions like rolling down a projection screen.

[@Geekuria]

Nice review!

[@HeroesOfAesthetics]

Hey thanks for the review! Do you know if I can turn off two lights at once? For example, if I had 2 TP Links, with 2 different lights attached to each one. Could I tell Amazon Alexa to turn off both lights? Or I have to do it one at a time. Thanks!!

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+Sam Pai You can have them both turn off at the same time. You just need to set up a group in the Alexa app for the two of them. Fight now o have a light and fan in a group called master bedroom. I just tell Alexa turn either turn that o or off and both plugs do in kind.

[@HeroesOfAesthetics]

Wanderer001 oh cool I just did it, thank you so much :)

[@HeroesOfAesthetics]

Also, since you seem like an expert, is there a way to send notifications to your phone every time you ask Alexa to make a reminder to do.... I have the echo dot 3 btw

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+Sam Pai I have not done anything like that myself. However it does would like something you would be able to do using (if this then that) an app you can get for your phone.

[@jamiepolson]

You can create groups in the mass app. Give the group a name and tell Alexa to turn on or off that group. Works brill :)

[@ronaldostrowski4014]

For six months all went well. Then one day all of my Echo devices were telling me that either the Plug's power was off or out of wifi range. Strangely the WiFI light was on and not blinking. I reset the device and now the light is forever blinking even inches for the modem. Disappointed.

[@prodgityau8497]

Hello, can you manually turn this on and off by hand?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes you would just press the button on it.

[@prodgityau8497]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews ok thank you. Loved the review btw, great video!! :)

[@hk-vs1tt]

Could I use it to power on my pc? My pc power supply is mod to power on upon switching on the wall socket, thank you

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+hk99 It should be able to. But I can not test to say for sure.

[@hk-vs1tt]

Wanderer001 , thank you for your info,

[@ryousuke99]

does it work with just the android home app? i dont want to install another app on my phone lol

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

For the set up you will need the app. But if you also have something like a google home or amazon echo you could use your voice to control it. In that case you would not need the app. As long as you don't want to turn things on and off when you are not home.

[@ryousuke99]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews yeah i want to use it to restrict power/so my heater doesnt burn down the house if i forget to turn it off haha... thanks for the reply mate

[@miguelmiramontes8409]

What is the max watts that it can take to avoid this to burn out?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+Miguel Miramontes 1.8kw

[@openatsix8632]

Why have u got Christmas lights and a tree in may ?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+MoreTech I filmed the test around Christmas but did not put the video out till later.

[@openatsix8632]

Thanks, It just made my day seeing this video

[@hrishikeshjoshy007]

will it work without connecting to internet..because i want this to turn on and off my modem

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

No it needs the internet connection in order to work. The most you would be able to do is turn it off. After that you would need to press the button on the switch to turn it back on. Kind of defeats the purpose.

[@Sinisterchilll]

Do you need a 2.4 ghz WiFi connection for it to work?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes, it does not work over 5ghz.

[@Sinisterchilll]

Ok thank you so much👌👌👍👍. I was not sure if this was right for me. Do you know a smart plugin that could turn off and on a tv?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

@@Sinisterchilll This one could turn on and off a TV, but if you are looking for something smaller I would suggest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYerq3ZuhJ52otE. If you were looking to control your full entertainment center I would go with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-WgoqXqcZnkKM.

[@ayenana7222]

hi.. do we need internet connection? on modem perhaps?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes the switch does need an internet connection to function.

[@CP-kg6ms]

If you have the Tp-Link plug On and you have a power outage in what state will the Tp-Link plug be when the power comes back on? Thank you!

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It will return to an on state once power is returned.

[@jennieredrose5819]

can we use power strips with these?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+Jennie RedRose Yes as long as you want everything on that strip to be powered on or off.

[@CliipKing]

Will you need the router to male it with google home ?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It will need wifi in order to pair with a Google home.

[@CliipKing]

Just my normal Wi-Fi?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes

[@arielta9646]

So lets say I want my fan and lamp to be connected to my tp-link do I have to buy two tp-link or just one?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

If you want them both to be turned on and off at the same time just one. If not you will need two.

[@arielta9646]

ok Thank You

[@MarloKingz]

does the same thin apply to turning on or off tv and lights

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes.

[@shadowxxe]

you can use an extension cable

[@imthorry1555]

Is it underwater proof 🤔

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

No it is not waterproof.

[@kennethtsui4597]

Why does it allow a heater to use 1500W and not a coffee maker at 800W?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

That is a very good question, I really have no idea.

[@baylor10010]

Maybe to much amp draw

[@jenniferaugustus742]

Also, good review.

[@alvinklain9181]

Good vid !

[@jenniferaugustus742]

Does it work with Google home?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes it can work with both alexa and google assistant.

[@princessash032587]

I can’t get mine to connect I’m upset do you have a support email? My WIfi sucks though

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

www.tp-link.com/us/support/contact-technical-support/

[@runhomie1013]

I got one for $5 on Amazon with the purchase of an echo dot

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+AZFrank Castle Not bad at all.

[@blahblah162005]

Me too ☺ I just got it today

[@collinclark9727]

How u get that was that a deal a while ago?

[@runhomie1013]

Collin Clark I think it was a holiday deal but you should try to put an echo on your Amazon cart and see if it offers the deal.

[@collinclark9727]

AZFrank Castle ok thanks!

[@da5idnz]

Unfortunately, these cost almost $70 in New Zealand.

[@AfallinAngel]

17$ now in usa Michigan

[@Canada_Immigration_Bible]

$20 in Canada

[@lukeoo7]

$24 Australia

[@andrewbingham_]

£15 for two, just ordered

[@Damnyadan]

So this not a wireless extendeder

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It is not. It is only to turn on and off whatever is plugged into remotely using an app or voice commands.

[@RobertAWolf]

Is it dimmable?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

On off only.

[@monkeysrule18aj29]

can this turn off and on lights and tvs?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes it can.

[@monkeysrule18aj29]

can u have only one and multiple lights turn on?

[@monkeysrule18aj29]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews Can u have one and turn off and on multiple things?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

One switch will turn off one thing plugged into it. If you have a strip plugged into it then everything on the strip get turned on or off.

[@monkeysrule18aj29]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews if u were to review this item would u say it is overall good with amazon echo dot?

[@brett9152]

I set up one of these for my grandma and after about a week it stop working and won’t reconnect after resting

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+Rhino Did you check to make sure the firmware was up to date?

[@brett9152]

Wanderer001 ok I’ll see

[@brett9152]

Wanderer001 how would I do a update if it will not hook up to Wi-Fi

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+Rhino If you take it back to your place and hook it up that will let you check if the firmware needs updating. I have done this with a few things that my parents have had issues with.

[@brett9152]

Wanderer001 ok thanks

[@iFLIP007]

can I turn on a PC from a sleep mode? or will it work only if the PC is completely off

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It would not be able to do sleep mode.

[@journeymusic]

This is only good for wifi it does not work on Bluetooth. You’d have to be within certain distance for it to function.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

This works with WiFi not Bluetooth. However, using the app on a smart phone you can connect to it from anywhere you have data with your phone. As long as your homes WiFi is up.

[@journeymusic]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews but doesn’t it have to be connected to the TP Link wifi address and not my regular wifi address for it to be connected?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

@@journeymusic No plug will be on the same WiFi network as your computer. If you set the plug up to connect to the app then you can control it from anywhere.

[@journeymusic]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews finally got it working. Thank you. I almost gave up on it. Works like a charm just like you said 👍🏻

[@RC-vv6nr]

Voice control ?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Can be but you need another device to do it. Like a Google home or Echo device.

[@rickyymf9091]

The WiFi works

[@norwegianzound]

What an absolute scam by TP-Link. Absolutely NO mention on the packaging that this device will not work on the increasingly common 5ghz wi-fi routers. Just bought an expensive paper weight! Have to sell it on ebay. What a pain.

[@elixier33]

ALL ROUTERS support 2ghz and all will allow both to be used at once

[@norwegianzound]

Jamie Powell Nope. They don't. I just checked with Vodafone (who supplied the router). It's 5ghz only.

[@elixier33]

Joe F I have Vodafone I'm using 3 of these yiu can change it

[@RichieLiewRedHat333]

Don't border buying this really lousy, after a while it cannot be off remotely, power will by pass.

[@rammy2012]

looks liks a weird smiley face, not good, creepy

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

+Mercer Boley Thankful it will be out of sight. So even if it is creepy looking you won't see it and you can turn stuff on and off without getting up.

[@ggunzo6793]

Wtf is the point of it saying wifi it doesnt give u wifi

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

To tell you that it is connected to the wifi network.

[@Clipbrd]

other remote devices such as WeMo can also be commanded by Echo, Google Home etc. if you're going to give instruction,, tell about everything. if you are uninformed about other devices such as WeMo, then don't instruct...

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

This was a review for a TP link smart plug, not a WeMo smart plug. Making references to another device dose not help inform about what the video was about the TP Link plug. I have also reviewed the equivalent WeMo smart plug (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZWmgYF-qrWqrc0) and done a comparison video of the two (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4S4h2l8rdmmrZY).

[@GeorgeFalconer]

what a grouch, Harry B

[@alvinklain9181]

Can you control the plug from different smart phones?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

As long as you have the Kasa app installed and logged into the same account.

[@alvinklain9181]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews ok thanks

[@chachanandfriends]

Would this fit an AC plug

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Depends on AC unit. I have one hooked up for my smaller bedroom AC. Works just fine.

[@porthugiz1]

Is it dimmeble?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

No this is and on off switch only.