How to Use TP-Link Light Switch with Kasa Smart App
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Introduction
Before You Begin:
Your light switch needs to be set up
1 Control TP-Link Kasa Light Switch with the App
TP-Link Kasa smart switches and plugs are operated the same way from the mobile app.
Available features and options may vary slightly based on the switch's model number. The mobile app layout may also vary based on the installed version or mobile operating system.
- Launch the Kasa Smart app.
- When you launch the app, it will show all your smart home devices including your switches. From this view you can turn them on or off by tapping the toggle button to the right of their name.
- Tap a device's name for more options.
- From there you can see the device's runtime and energy usage. Tap to see more details.
- To automate a switch to turn on or off at a certain time, tap Schedule at the bottom left.
- You can set the time and days when the event should take place and whether the device should turn on or off.
- To automate your lights operated by the switch when you're away from home, to make it seem as if you're actually home, tap Away at the bottom middle.
- You can set the start and end times, and days when you want the Away Mode to go into effect. Your device will turn on at a random time and turn off at a random time within the set time frame, on the selected days.
- To set a countdown timer to turn the switch on or off, tap Timer at the bottom right.
- You can set the countdown time and whether your device should turn on or off after the time expired.
- To access the general device configuration, tap Settings in the top right corner.
- From here you can configure device settings, such as:
- Remote Control - Choose whether you want to be able to control the device while you're away from home
- Device Name - Set the device name and location
- Device Icon - Set a custom icon for the device, to recognize it easier in the app
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Your light switch needs to be set up
TP-Link Kasa smart switches and plugs are operated the same way from the mobile app.
Available features and options may vary slightly based on the switch's model number. The mobile app layout may also vary based on the installed version or mobile operating system.
- Launch the Kasa Smart app.
- When you launch the app, it will show all your smart home devices including your switches. From this view you can turn them on or off by tapping the toggle button to the right of their name.
- Tap a device's name for more options.
- From there you can see the device's runtime and energy usage. Tap to see more details.
- To automate a switch to turn on or off at a certain time, tap Schedule at the bottom left.
- You can set the time and days when the event should take place and whether the device should turn on or off.
- To automate your lights operated by the switch when you're away from home, to make it seem as if you're actually home, tap Away at the bottom middle.
- You can set the start and end times, and days when you want the Away Mode to go into effect. Your device will turn on at a random time and turn off at a random time within the set time frame, on the selected days.
- To set a countdown timer to turn the switch on or off, tap Timer at the bottom right.
- You can set the countdown time and whether your device should turn on or off after the time expired.
- To access the general device configuration, tap Settings in the top right corner.
- From here you can configure device settings, such as:
- Remote Control - Choose whether you want to be able to control the device while you're away from home
- Device Name - Set the device name and location
- Device Icon - Set a custom icon for the device, to recognize it easier in the app
