Meanwhile, you can currently buy a 4-pack of EIGHTREE smart plugs from Amazon for less than a single plug. Take the Amazon Smart Plug, which costs a whopping $25 just for one. For example, anytime my outside home security cameras catch motion late at night, my landscaping lights all turn on for 10 minutes, and then they turn off again. If you don’t have an account, create one first. Log in or sign up with TP-Link ID Open the Kasa Smart app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Install Kasa Smart app Get the Kasa Smart app from Google Play or the Apple App Store, or scan the QR code below to download it.

I have them plugged in through a smart plug, so I can create some nifty automations. Follow the steps below to set up your smart plug via Kasa Smart app. Thread is the newest and most promising smart home protocol to come along and works similar to ZigBee.It also provides it’s own self healing mesh network and offers very fast response times and no Wi-Fi hassles. As I’ve mentioned in past coverage, my favorite use case is the landscaping lights around my house. I personally have a bunch of smart plugs that I use around my home for various things. Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200, Single Pole, Needs Neutral Wire, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Light Switch Works with Alexa and Google Home, UL Certified, No Hub Required, White. Or, better yet, you can use voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant, as long as your smart plug supports that feature. This item: Kasa Smart HS100 WiFi Smart Plug, Classic 1-Pack, White. In turn, that allows you to use your smartphone or tablet to control these otherwise “dumb” devices. Buy Now: 4-Pack Features Lite-duty Plug A lighter version of Kasa Smarts mini plug that can power any lite-duty device under 15 AMPs. Some are easier to use than others, but not all do a good job of keeping your data private. You can control fans, lamps, coffee makers, and so much more with them. We evaluated 15 indoor and outdoor smart plugs from Amazon, TP-Link, Wemo, and more. For detailed instructions, please refer to How to connect my Tapo device (smart plug, smart camera, smart lighting).

Smart plugs are great because they’re so versatile. Open the Google Home App to add your camera.

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