TPLink Kasa Smart WiFi Dimmer Switch (HS220) - Install, Setup, & Review

[@hydromike2]

Thanks for actually pushing the buttons, the other install videos don’t actually demonstrate what type of button is the physical on/off. Spoiler, it’s a physical movement to click on, but goes back to the same starting position when on or off.

[@adventuresandstuff]

Hey Mike, good point 👍🏼 will pin this comment so others know about the starting position. Thanks again!

[@maureentx1843]

I've been struggling with the set up. I'm not sure what i was doing wrong, but with your help, I finally got it working. Thanks for the excellent tutorial.

[@adventuresandstuff]

Hi Maureen, that’s great to see. Glad the video helped! Thanks for your comment.

[@ytelify]

Great explantation! But I have a older home and have a Single Pole Fire can I use a relay/capacitor to add neutral?

[@adventuresandstuff]

Apologies for the delayed reply! Going to be honest here, I’m not 100% sure if this will work or not. Definitely consult with an electrician if you haven’t done this type of wiring 👍🏼

[@bikramjiitsiingh4997]

Great video bud, thanks for the detailed information. Im based in Australia and just ordered these.

[@adventuresandstuff]

Thanks man! Hope it works out good for you!

[@ufancy8918]

Thanks for the video!!! How do I set the timer

[@adventuresandstuff]

Hi there. In the app, select ‘Timer’ along the bottom. You’ll see an area where you can set the ‘After’ time. Select a time, for example 30 minutes. Next, you’ll see an option where you can select the action. By default, it’s set to ‘On’. This means, after 30 minutes, the light will turn on. You can also select ‘Off’ to turn the light off after a certain period of time. It’s useful if you’re leaving the house and want to turn the lights off after a certain period of time. Hope that makes sense and answers the question. Please do let me know if you have any more questions!

[@Gucci_Peralta]

Can I use this without Wi-Fi? I have a home without Wi-Fi but in the future plan on getting Wi-Fi

[@adventuresandstuff]

Yes, the switch can be used without wifi. It functions similar to a standard switch with manual on/off and turning the dimmer up and down. Hope that helps!

[@wingryda]

What happened to the first switch you showed? You ended up working on a different one than the first one showed.

[@adventuresandstuff]

@@wingryda hey, yes that first switch is a clip from another video. I had realized I didn’t get a video shot of using a tester to make sure there isn’t power still going to the switch, so used a separate video clip. Apologies for any confusion.

[@karl2051]

Hello, great instructional video......question I am a Google Home ans was wondering do I need the Kasa APP or can I add through the Google Home?? Thanks again

[@adventuresandstuff]

@@karl2051 thank you for your kind words. You will need the Kasa App to configure the switch (like connecting to wifi and all). You can then integrate it with Google home and control it through there. Hope that helps!

[@cshimala]

What if I don't have a green ground wire in my box? I have 1 yellow, two red and three white wires.

[@adventuresandstuff]

It sounds like that might be in an older home where grounding was not used. It may also sound like the light switch box is metal. If that’s the case, you can use a bare copper wire and attach it to the metal box and then attach to the ground terminal on the light switch.

[@cshimala]

@@adventuresandstuff Home is at least 20 years old. The light switch box is indeed metal. Thanks for the reply.

[@adventuresandstuff]

@@cshimala no problem, good luck with the install if you use this switch!

[@AamirK11]

Hey can we connect multiple lights to this like I have 9 ceiling lights can I turn all on and off at same time and dimming too? Am from india the other doubt is in India we have 220v supply and this support 120v will be able to use it in India without problem? Because I need to import these switches from US😊

[@adventuresandstuff]

Hi Aamir bhai….I’m from India too 🙋🏻‍♂️ This light switch will control only the devices that are wired to it. So if your 9 ceiling lights are controlled using a single switch, then using this switch will be able to control all of those lights. Unfortunately, it will not work in India. The 220v in India will fry this switch 😅. If you e-mail TPlink, they might have some switches that will work with 220v. I think their HS200 switch works with 220v.

[@AamirK11]

@@adventuresandstuff thanks for your reply bhai I checked with hs200 that also supports only upto 120v could you suggest any brand or switch that can be used with Indian voltage without any problem smart switches with Alexa control I am actually look for the switches for our new house wiring process is on going and am not able to find any smart switches I am planning to make a smart home system

[@adventuresandstuff]

@AamirK11 check a company called Geeni. They have a switch called “Tap+Dim” smart switch that has an input voltage of 100v-240v.

[@AamirK11]

Am actually looking for a smart switch board and have checked smarteefi switch board on Amazon india and their rating is awesome could you let me know if they r good enough ? My main priority is it should work even if there is no network that is pressing the button physically and also should work with alexa

[@andyvang2522]

Will regular faceplates fit it? Or does it have to be a kasa face plate

[@adventuresandstuff]

You’ll have to use the Kasa face plate. A flat switch (aka rocker paddle switch) faceplate may work.

[@imanonaissi6093]

How low can you dim the light before turning it off

[@adventuresandstuff]

It goes down to the dimmest point capable on the bulbs. It’s a very faint light emitted from the bulbs I use. I’d compare it to that of a night light. Hope that helps!

[@zayvick1675]

can it control ceiling fan too?

[@adventuresandstuff]

Hi Zay Vick. If the ceiling fan is controlled by the switch wiring, than yes it can be controlled with this switch. Keep in mind, this switch cannot adjust fan specific controls like fan speed.

[@Madmaxx1687]

Do you know if the KASA app have a preset scenes option? like low light for dinner

[@adventuresandstuff]

Hey good question. The Kasa app has 4 customizable presets for this specific switch. You can adjust the percentage of light output for each preset (max of 100% brightness and min of 1% brightness). So if you wanted 30% for dinner mode, you can adjust any one of the presets for that brightness. Then you can have it set to turn on at a certain time with that preset or just initiate the preset through the app. Hope that helps!

[@Madmaxx1687]

@adventuresandstuff thank you so much. Great content and explanation

[@adventuresandstuff]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@paulbadaracco9501]

Were you able to take the plate off after installation? I didn't really tightened the switch that well, but now I'm having a hard time removing the plate so I can tighten it so that the plate doesn't have a gap with the wall

[@adventuresandstuff]

Hi Paul, yes I was able to remove the plate after install (to readjust). If the screw is just spinning, try using a flat head screw driver to wedge the wall plate as you unscrew…it might need that pressure to catch the threads.

[@miker6492]

can this switch/app turn the lights on at 100% at dusk, then 50% at 10PM till dawn and turn off??

[@adventuresandstuff]

Great question 👍🏼 yes, you can set up multiple schedules for a single device. So, one schedule to turn on at 100% at dusk; a second schedule for 50% at 10pm till dawn; and a third schedule to turn off the lights completely. Hope that helps!

[@miker6492]

@@adventuresandstuff thanks for your help! Much appreciated! I assume this would work with a grouping of lights in the app?

[@adventuresandstuff]

No problem at all. Yes, the app is able to control multiple Kasa devices and you can set individual schedules for each device or you can create a group with multiple devices and control them simultaneously. Let me know if you need more info.

[@miker6492]

@@adventuresandstuff thanks again!! Just ordered one

[@adventuresandstuff]

Nice 👍🏼

[@loupakisathleticcenter9667]

I've attached everything., turned on the fuse.. All the lights are flashing. Would you know what the issue is.. Thank you

[@adventuresandstuff]

Hi 👋🏼 when you say ‘all the lights are flashing’, do you mean the lights on the switch itself or the light fixture?

[@loupakisathleticcenter9667]

@@adventuresandstuff all the lights in my cieling light fixture. I though it may be a poor connection with my wires, re connected everything to no avail.

[@adventuresandstuff]

@@loupakisathleticcenter9667 that was going to be next question (if there was a loose wire). Did you have a dimmer switch controlling those lights prior to installing this Kasa dimmer switch?

[@loupakisathleticcenter9667]

@@adventuresandstuff yes, I had non smart dimmer before

[@adventuresandstuff]

@@loupakisathleticcenter9667 I’ve had a similar issue in the past (not with this dimmer). After checking all the wiring, I replaced the bulbs with a different set of dimmable bulbs, and the flickering stopped. That might be the best next step for you to try out. Hoping it works out!

[@johnmorgan3160]

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[@adventuresandstuff]

Thanks for watching