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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
My whole house is loaded with KASA products...smart bulbs, smart switches, led strips etc.
One thing I had not upgraded was my porch light switch, mainly because I already had a programmable switch in the circuit. Unfortunately, that switch was programmed at the unit with a teeny tiny buttons and digital display. I don't like the porch light on all night, so I have to reprogram the light as the sunset times change. In Washington State that can be anywhere from 430pm to almost 10pm. Programing the old switch was a pain because of that and it did not recognize the yearly time changes.
I bought the Kasa switch so I can do everything through the app. The installation was easy, especially since my wiring was labeled with "load" etc. The switch fit in a double gang box just fine and it worked with my existing faceplate.
Now, my porch light cycles on and off when I want it too. If you want your porch light on sunset to sunrise, Kasa has that setting also. The app automatically adjusts to time changes.
The only reason I did not give the switch five stars is it seems a little light duty. I never touch my switch, so it does not matter. If you have an "analog" person in your house who just HAS to flip switches on manually, I am not sure how long it the switch would last. Really, that should not be an issue because the whole reason to automate your home is so you do not have to flip random switches.
KASA is great. You can do everything from your phone or tablet. KASA with Alexa is even better. You don't have to reach for your device in the dark...just say "Alexa, turn on bedside lamp." It is just that easy.
Leaving to go on a trip? You can schedule your lights to mimic when they go on and off when you are home....fake out those would be thieves. Everything can be done seamlessly through the Kasa App.
I highly recommend KASA products. Automate your home....DO IT NOW! Add an Alexa, Google Home or IFTTT control unit and enter whole new world.
One thing I had not upgraded was my porch light switch, mainly because I already had a programmable switch in the circuit. Unfortunately, that switch was programmed at the unit with a teeny tiny buttons and digital display. I don't like the porch light on all night, so I have to reprogram the light as the sunset times change. In Washington State that can be anywhere from 430pm to almost 10pm. Programing the old switch was a pain because of that and it did not recognize the yearly time changes.
I bought the Kasa switch so I can do everything through the app. The installation was easy, especially since my wiring was labeled with "load" etc. The switch fit in a double gang box just fine and it worked with my existing faceplate.
Now, my porch light cycles on and off when I want it too. If you want your porch light on sunset to sunrise, Kasa has that setting also. The app automatically adjusts to time changes.
The only reason I did not give the switch five stars is it seems a little light duty. I never touch my switch, so it does not matter. If you have an "analog" person in your house who just HAS to flip switches on manually, I am not sure how long it the switch would last. Really, that should not be an issue because the whole reason to automate your home is so you do not have to flip random switches.
KASA is great. You can do everything from your phone or tablet. KASA with Alexa is even better. You don't have to reach for your device in the dark...just say "Alexa, turn on bedside lamp." It is just that easy.
Leaving to go on a trip? You can schedule your lights to mimic when they go on and off when you are home....fake out those would be thieves. Everything can be done seamlessly through the Kasa App.
I highly recommend KASA products. Automate your home....DO IT NOW! Add an Alexa, Google Home or IFTTT control unit and enter whole new world.
