Review on 🔌 Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220: Single Pole, Neutral Wire Needed, Wi-Fi, Works with Alexa & Google Home, UL Certified - No Hub Required by Bill Schlag

I have over 50 smart WiFi devices connected to my Google Mesh home network. More than 20 TP-Link smart devices in the network work without technical failures and are reliable. The Kasa/TP-Link Wi-Fi box (KP200) with two sockets built into the wall is no exception. When properly installed (see below) the KP200 works well and is easy to install (neutral white cable required!). WARNING FOR ELECTRICAL HONESTY (like me): Wall switches and outlets in my house without a single problem. I also replaced the ceiling fans, fixtures and extractor fan in the bathroom - no problem either. So I was very confident that installing the KP200 would be a breeze. This time however I got a little carried away with the KP200 installation and it required an EXPENSIVE visit from a licensed electrician to get it right again. I have learned that here in Arizona (and probably other states as well) EVERY OUTLET (outlet) within 15 feet of running water (e.g. kitchen sink or sink/tub/shower) must be equipped with a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFCI). . This is sometimes referred to as a "GFI socket". My "open" kitchen has eight outlets (all without "GFCI" markings or the usual GFI test/reset buttons); so I didn't know they were GFCI. About 14 feet from my kitchen sink is the "pantry" which is far enough away from the kitchen sink that I don't have to worry about splashing. There are two wall outlets over the counter in the pantry (which I later learned were UNMARKED GFCI outlets). So when I replaced one of the UNMARKED GFCI sockets with a KP200, it all went in the bin. The KP200 didn't work properly, and neither did the other seven "kitchen" outlets. Long story short (pun intended), the electrician said that the KP200 is NOT a GFCI unit, and replacing the GFCI with the KP200 not only violated state electrical codes, but also created a significant safety hazard, by breaking the security chain. provided by eight outputs connected to an unmarked GFCI circuit. (When I went to the outside switch panel it was visually obvious that some of the switches were GFCI, but nothing in the house indicated they were GFCI). ." So he HATES TWO THINGS: (1) ALL smart home automation devices (don't even mention the word "Alexa" in his address); (2) ANY homeowner who isn't a licensed electrician and does the electrical work himself in the process received Not only did I get a very stern verbal admonishment regarding electrical safety, I also received a $150 bill (I think part of the $150 was a fine.) An expensive lesson an UNMARKED CFCI outlet BTW I have Installed the KP200 in my bedroom the next day and it works as expected! It's an excellent and reliable branded product! FINAL WARNING: I only buy smart devices made by big, established technology companies like TP-Link Why Most Internet of Things ( IOT) Smart Devices TALK to the world for your home to function, meaning IoT devices may be the WEAKEST link in you r internet/network security are at home. In other words, you need to buy IoT devices from companies that have the financial resources and technical know-how to update BOTH the firmware and software of their products as the product ages. This update helps protect your home network from hackers who use a "cheap" no-name IoT device to gain access to the rest of your home network, computers, smartphones, tablets, etc. I hope it helps.