Wi-Fi sockets temperature control. How to connect a smart Wi-Fi plug to your home network using the Kasa app? It will not interact with the smart light

The Kasa mobile application is designed for local and remote management of TP-Link smart Wi-Fi sockets. With Kasa, we can easily manage smart plugs wherever we are. But first of all, you need to connect the TP-Link smart socket to home network Wi-Fi.

Complete the following steps before starting setup:

1. Download the Kasa app from App Store or Google Play and install it on your smartphone.
2. Connect your smartphone to your home Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz only).
3. Connect your smart Wi-Fi plug to an electrical outlet.

Complete the setup:

1. Register a cloud accountTP- Linkfor remote control of smart sockets

Open the Kasa app on your smartphone. If this is your first time setting up a Smart Plug through the Kasa app, please see the screenshots below:

a. If you don't have an account yet, register your address email.

Click “ CREATEACCOUNT” (create an account), enter your email address and create a password, after which you will receive an activation link to your email. Click on the link in email to complete your TP-Link Cloud account registration. You can then use this account to log into Kasa and control your Wi-Fi smart plug even when you're not at home.

b. If you already have an account, click “ Login” (login) and log in to your account.

c. If you want to register later, click “ Skip" (skip) to skip this step.

2. Adding a smart plug toKasa

a. Click the Smart Plug icon to add smart plugs.

b. Check the Wi-Fi indicator: it will light up bright orange after you connect the smart plug to power. Click Next (further), to continue.

c. Then wait about 15 seconds, or until the Wi-Fi indicator flashes orange and green. Click Next (further), to continue setting up.

d. Differences between Android and iOS phones, connected to Wi-Fi networks smart plug:

For Android:

Kasa will automatically detect your smart Wi-Fi plug - it will take about a minute.

For iOS:

You need to connect to the smart plug's Wi-Fi network manually. Kasa will provide you with guidance after clicking the button Next(further).

e. Once connected successfully, you will need to come up with a name for this smart Wi-Fi plug. Click Next(next) to continue.

f. Select an icon for a smart Wi-Fi plug from the list or select from foldersAlbums(albums) on your smartphone, or take a photo.

g. Turn on RemoteControl (Remote control) so that the smart Wi-Fi plug is available when you are away from home.

h. Connect your smart Wi-Fi plug to your home network. Choose yours wireless network(we use the network as an example onhub) . If you want to use a different Wi-Fi network, click differentnetwork(other network) to connect to it.

i. Wait approximately one minute.

j. Click on the Smart Plug icon and you will see a page Status(status) of this smart Wi-Fi plug. Here you can control the working status of this Wi-Fi socket, for example EnergyUsage(energy consumption). You can also customize additional options, such as Schedule/AwayMode/Timer (schedule/standby/timer).

Note:

If you need RemoteAccess(remote access) for smart Wi-Fi plug using Kasa, first turn on RemoteControl (remotecontrol), Register and login with your TP-Link cloud account.

As we previously indicated in this article, we can register a cloud account TP-Link and turn on RemoteControl(Remote control) on Step 1 And Stepg.

We can also enable or disable RemoteControl (Remote control) using the below method:

Please refer to the following FAQ if you need additional information for remote control settings:

TP-Link recently introduced new devices. Smart plugs TP-Link HS110 and HS100. I will discuss these sockets in more detail in a separate article, but today we will install and configure them. If you have already become the proud owner of HS100 or HS110 sockets, then these instructions may be useful to you. Or perhaps you will just be interested in seeing what these devices are, how they are configured and how they work. The devices are new and unusual. I've been testing these sockets for several days now, and I have something to tell and show you.

The TP-Link HS100 and TP-Link HS110 models are almost the same. Only the older model (HS110) can monitor power consumption. Electricity consumption statistics for all time and in real time.

The devices themselves are designed for remote control of electrical appliances. We plug the smart socket into a regular socket :), and then connect some electrical appliance to it: a heater, a lamp, a fan, whatever. And through the Kasa application you can remotely control this electrical appliance from your phone (turn it on and off). Also in the program you can set the on/off timer and view statistics on electricity consumption (if you have model HS110).

Another important point: You can control a smart plug not only when you are at home. The outlet is connected to your router. And you can access the outlet from anywhere using your phone. The main thing is that you have internet on your phone.

Connecting and setting up TP-Link HS110 and TP-Link HS100

As for the setup, as it turned out, everything is simple. I've never set up smart plugs, so I didn't immediately understand what was what. I'll do it in the form step by step instructions. This will be more convenient and clearer.

After launching the Kasa application for the first time, it will prompt you to log into your TP-Link account, or register a new one. You can skip this step by clicking on "Skip". But in this case, you will be able to control devices only when connected to your home Wi-Fi networks (to which the socket is connected). Therefore, I advise you to click on the “Create Account” button and register in the cloud service to manage your devices from anywhere.

You just need to provide your email and password. And then confirm your registration in a letter that will be sent to the specified email. You will be immediately logged into the application.

Give your outlet a name. Select an icon. You can even take a photo, or choose from an album. Next, you need to select your Wi-Fi network and specify its password so that the outlet can connect to your Wi-Fi network.

We wait a little and everything is ready. You will see your outlet in the list of devices.

If you have several sockets, then add them one by one, following the same pattern. After the setup is completed, the smart socket will stop broadcasting the Wi-Fi network.

Smart plug management from TP-Link

Controlled entirely through the Kasa app. Immediately on the screen with added sockets, you can control them, turn them on and off.

To open more detailed information on the socket, just click on it. There you can already set up a schedule, set a timer, and view energy consumption (if you have TP-Link HS110) etc.

By going into the settings, you can remove the outlet, change its icon, name, time zone, see the MAC address, model, and firmware version.

I don't see the point in listing every item in the Kasa app. Everything is very clear there, despite the fact that the application is English. I hope TP-Link will release an application in Russian in the near future.

Main functions:

• Turn the smart plug on and off by pressing a button in the application itself.
• Set a timer that will turn off the device after a specified time.
• Setting a schedule for turning on and off a device connected to an outlet.
• Creating a schedule for the operation of a device from a TP-Link smart socket.
• Viewing electricity consumption statistics (only for HS110 model).

I think that everyone can figure out the settings. Everything is step by step and understandable. If anything, leave questions in the comments, we’ll figure it out together.

Some more useful information

Control your home comfort regardless of distance

Remotely turn on and off household appliances using a smartphone

With an internet connection on your smartphone, you can control your home appliances from anywhere you are. And in combination with a Xiaomi router, you have the opportunity to set up certain scenarios for using a smart socket. For example, before leaving work, you can remotely start the multicooker using your smartphone, turn on the light in the hallway, air purifier or water heater, so that when you return home after a hard day at work, you can immediately plunge into an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

Safety first

Mobile monitoring of the status of connected equipment
Remote on/off

You will no longer have to worry about electrical appliances not being turned off when leaving home. Using the application " Xiaomi Smart Home" you can check the status of the connected device and manage its power supply at any time. This will not only reduce energy consumption and ensure safety, but also increase the level of comfort in your life.

A scientific approach to energy consumption

Schedule your home appliances to work

The timer function not only reduces energy consumption, which has a positive effect on the environment, but also makes the use of household appliances even more convenient, while extending their service life. For example, you can set a timer for your heater to automatically turn off after you leave for work and turn on half an hour before you return home, ensuring a comfortable temperature while you're at home.

Compact size for simultaneous use
several sockets at once

Thanks to the optimized design and improved organization of the internal components of the socket, its size allows you to simultaneously connect several smart sockets to the surge protector, which makes it possible to remotely control even more household appliances.

Sophisticated production technologies

The socket body is made of fire-resistant material that can withstand temperatures up to 750°C, and is manufactured using wave soldering technology. The build quality of the Xiaomi smart socket is approved by the national CQC quality standard. The socket has a built-in temperature sensor that monitors the operation of high-power appliances and controls the internal temperature of the socket, and if the temperature rises significantly, it sends a corresponding notification to the user. If the outlet overheats, it will automatically stop supplying current to prevent fire and damage.

Three simple steps to use

Using the "Xiaomi Smart Home" mobile application, you can easily and simply control your Xiaomi smart socket

Hello, dear readers. Today I got quite a review interesting device, namely the smart Wi-Fi socket HS-100 from the largest manufacturer of network equipment, TP-LINK. The manufacturer’s product range currently includes only two such devices – model HS-100 and model HS-110. The second model differs only in the added monitoring of energy consumption, otherwise the functionality is the same. The average retail price, at the time of writing, is about 2,500 rubles.

As an introduction, a few words about the very concept of a “smart home”, which lately is gaining more and more popularity, including in our country. What is this, you ask? In two words - home automation, using modern technologies. In Western terminology, two separate concepts are usually distinguished - home automation (smart home, home automation) and automation of a residential building (smart house, building automation), due to the difference in the scale of automation of an individual apartment and the entire building. Smart sockets belong to the first direction - home automation. Functionally, devices of this type are capable of remotely turning on/off devices connected to them, including without human intervention - according to a schedule. I will try to explain in detail how this is implemented in the TP-Link HS100 model in this review.

Characteristics.

Protocol - IEEE 802.11b/g/n Type wireless transmission- 2.4 GHz, 1T1R System requirements - Android 4.1 or higher, iOS 8 or higher

General characteristics:

Certification - RoHS, EAC, CE Environment - Operating Temperature: 0ºC~40ºC, Operating Humidity: 5%~90%, Non-Condensing Dimensions (H x W x D) - 100.3 x 66.3 x 77mm Material - polycarbonate Buttons - power button, settings button Weight - 131.8 g Package size - 90 x 88 x 144 mm

Working Condition:

Input voltage - 100 - 240 VAC Output voltage- 100 - 240 VAC Maximum load - 16 A Maximum power - 3.68 kW

Packaging and equipment.

The device comes in a small white cardboard box. The box itself is covered with film, which additionally serves as a guarantee that you will receive a new product in the store. On the front side there is a photo of the device itself, the name and logo of the manufacturer.

On right side side view of the device, equipment, electrical specification, bar code and model number. There is also a QR code, the link leads to the product page on the manufacturer’s website (in English).

On the left side is a description of the product's capabilities, again in English.

On the back of the box system requirements for the mobile application and its key features, as well as manufacturer data and place of production. All information is in English.

On top there is only the manufacturer’s logo and a Euro pendant. On the bottom there is a sticker with a barcode and serial numbers. And information about the manufacturer, this time in Russian :-).

The “matryoshka” box, to get to the contents, you need to pull the bottom part.

There is documentation on top, and below it is the socket itself in a hard plastic form.

Documentation includes a warranty card, two manuals quick setup(Russian language only in one of them), a book with support contacts (including for Russia), the text of the GPL license (only in English).

In general, there are no complaints about the packaging; the device is quite reliably protected from external factors. The only thing that is somewhat disappointing is the low Russification of the packaging and documentation; only the bare minimum has been translated.

Appearance.

The socket body is oval in shape, made of white polycarbonate. It consists of two halves - the front part with a socket and the back part with a plug. The front surface is glossy and initially covered with transport film; the remaining parts are matte plastic. The maximum dimensions are 100.3 x 66.3 x 77 (58 mm excluding fork length) mm. Dimensions of the front panel are 55 x 80 mm. Socket and plug of the “Schuko” type, with a pair of grounding contacts in the form of brackets. In our country they are usually mistakenly called “euro”. On the back there is a sticker with the model, electrical data, serial number, MAC address.

There are only two buttons on the case. On the front part there is an on/off button with LED indicator operating modes. And on top there is a settings button - for pairing with the application / resetting to factory settings.

The build quality is at the highest level, everything fits well, there are no cracks, backlashes or creaks. True, the possibility of disassembling the device is not provided, which may upset someone. But the manufacturer cannot be blamed for this either; this is his guarantee against “playful” hands.

At work.

To begin with general principle operation of the device, the diagram is taken from the manufacturer’s website.

The smart socket, thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi module, connects via a home router to cloud service TP-LINK Cloud. The Kasa mobile app also connects to the cloud, allowing you to manage your device remotely from anywhere in the world.

The setup process itself consists of three simple steps:

1) Install mobile application Kasa on smartphone(Android 4.1 or higher, iOS 8 or higher).2) Create a TP-LINK Cloud account. 3) Follow the step-by-step process of connecting a smart socket to your home Wi-Fi network in the application.

So, first, install the Kasa for Mobile application on your smartphone. When we first launch, we are asked to log into an existing account or create a new one.

We choose to create a new account. To the one specified during registration mailbox a confirmation letter arrives. Follow the link in the letter and click continue in the Kasa application.

The device type selection window appears. Select SMART PLUG.

We turn on the socket into the power supply, the indicator on it lights up yellow, then. After 15 seconds, the indicator begins to flash yellow/green, then. Happens within a few seconds automatic search, at the end of which a window appears to assign a name to the found device.

At this stage, your smartphone will be connected directly to the outlet as an access point. In this case, on iOS devices you will need to manually find the access point and connect to it, and then return to the mobile application.

After entering the device name, you can select an icon - 21 options from the standard ones, or add your own from the album/camera.

This completes the device connection.

Opens home page applications with a list of devices.

The settings of the application itself are minimal; in fact, apart from the item for checking the firmware update for the device, there is nothing useful there.

The main page of the connected device looks like this:

There is an on/off button, an operating time counter for the current day, a line of upcoming events and a choice of modes - Shedule, Away and Timer.

In the upper right corner is the settings button for the connected device. You can enable/disable them remote control, change the name and icon, change the time zone, view information about the device.

Now I’ll tell you in more detail about the modes.

First mode Schedule or work according to a schedule. We go to the corresponding icon, click on the plus sign to add an event. We select the time and action - turn it on or off, there is a repeat mode on certain days. At the end, click save, and the event appears in the list.

The next operating mode is Away Mode or “away from home” mode. In this mode, the device turns on/off randomly, creating the appearance of presence. The time interval is set here - the beginning and the end; the repeat mode by day is also present.

And the last one is the mode Timer– turning on or off the device after a specified period of time from the current one.

Another small note on the regime remote access– if desired, you can disable it in the settings, in this case control will be open only to devices on your home Wi-Fi network, access from the Internet is blocked.

As you can see, everything is quite simple and intuitive.

A little information on the operation indication:

Flashing yellow and green- setting mode using the application. Fast flashing green- connection to the network. Lit green- connected to the network. Fast flashing yellow- reset to factory settings. Lights up yellow– reboot (boot). Lights up red- no connection to the network.

The power supply to the socket output is also shown - the power icon is green or not lit. Moreover, the button is mechanical; if desired, you can turn on the voltage manually.

Well, regarding the functionality of the settings button:

- holding for 5 seconds puts the device into setup mode using the application - holding for 10 seconds will reset the device to factory settings

As for the operation of the application, there are no complaints about stability; there are no freezes in operation. An example of work can be viewed at the link below.

From the device side, everything also works like a charm - the socket was installed at a distance of about 10 meters from the router, through one concrete wall, on the refrigerator behind the microwave. At the same time, no connection breaks were observed.

The only thing that was noticed is that with a 3G connection, sometimes it doesn’t find the device the first time; if you go back to the page, the connection is established. Although this is rather a problem of the quality of mobile Internet.

I was also pleased with the time it took to enter the “working mode”. For an already configured device, this is about 20 seconds:

As a result, the socket “has taken root” in the household and now regulates the operation of the compressor in the home aquarium, according to a set schedule.

A small addition on the behavior of the device in “emergency” situations:

1) Power outage - everything works correctly. 2) Disabling Wi-Fi followed by restoration- everything works correctly. 3)Power off/Wi-Fi and then restored WITHOUT INTERNET CONNECTION - all timers/schedules are reset, assigned tasks will not work. Only when the Internet connection is restored will all old tasks appear and the device will operate normally.

The reason for this behavior in the third scenario, as far as I understand, is the lack of an internal battery to maintain the device timer, i.e. after de-energizing, the device time is reset to January 1, 1970. And only when Wi-Fi connection Time is synchronized with Internet access. The same thing happens after Wi-Fi breaks and reconnection- if there is no access to the Internet at the time of connection, then the internal timer is reset to January 1, 1970. In this case, through the application you can only specify the time zone, the ability manual installation date/time missing.

So it’s worth taking this into account in your work; without an active Internet connection, “smart” capabilities are significantly reduced. So to speak, the other side of modern technology.

Conclusion.

It's time to sum it up. For me personally, this was my first experience with such devices. Therefore, at first I simply played with remote on-off switching. Flashing a lamp from the other end of the city is an exciting activity...

But seriously, this is a very useful thing and will come in handy for many people in their household. Anything can happen, sometimes the connected equipment can be located in hard-to-reach places, and you need to turn it off/on remotely. In this case, the thing is irreplaceable. The main thing is that Wi-Fi/Internet is available. Well, we remember about the connection to the mobile application - all control is only through it, there are no web interfaces here.

So those who really need it will buy it. Yes, now the prices for such solutions are not so low. Still new for Russian market. And the “wooden” course is not encouraging. But, one can hope that with the advent of widespread competition in this market, the price of such solutions will inevitably fall.

Pros and cons:

+ assembly, design, operation + ease of setup

Lack of Russification in the Kasa application - there is no built-in non-volatile timer (setting the device time only via the Internet).

May not suit:

- price

Thank you for your attention and happy shopping!

I express my gratitude to the DNS company and the TP-LINK company for the opportunity to test this device.

A Wi-Fi socket is a very convenient device. It's easy to install: just plug in, install the mobile app and link them together. And easy to use: with one click you can turn it on or off. But before you buy this outlet, you should pay attention to two points.

It won't work if the internet goes down.

The Wi-Fi outlet is entirely dependent on Wi-Fi. If the Internet in your home suddenly disappears, the outlet will stop working. You will not be able to control it from your smartphone, it will not be able to operate according to the designated schedule.

An alternative is a smart plug that works through a Z-Wave or ZigBee controller. The point here is that the conditions for turning the outlet on and off are stored not on cloud servers, which require Wi-Fi to communicate with, but on the controller - the control device in your home.

If the Internet goes off, the ability to control the Z-Wave / ZigBee outlet from your smartphone will also disappear. But it will still be able to operate on schedule. In addition, such sockets can be configured to automatically turn on and off when sensors are triggered, temperature or humidity changes, and so on.

It will not interact with the smart light

The Wi-Fi outlet is controlled directly through a stand-alone application; to communicate between them, you only need an Internet router. Reverse side The problem is that smart devices from other manufacturers cannot be connected to this system. And in some cases, you can’t connect anything at all except certain outlets.

This significantly narrows the possibilities for controlling household appliances from a smartphone and home automation. Some manufacturers who offer several different devices(for example, smart sockets and kettles) provide the ability to control these different devices from one application, but you won’t be able to go beyond these limits. You will not be able to immediately turn off sockets and lights or configure shutdown washing machine in case of leakage.

Cross-platform automation provides truly broad opportunities, when you can combine different devices from different manufacturers: motion or light sensors, smart switches and locks, automatic thermostats and so on.

A controller is used to control such a system. On the one hand, installing a controller - another intermediary device (along with the Internet router) - requires additional money and time. On the other hand, it allows you to connect many different devices, set up their automatic interaction and ensure operation regardless of the Internet connection.

In addition, a modern controller usually supports several different communication standards, and in addition to Z-Wave or ZigBee devices, you can connect the same Wi-Fi sockets to it if you have already purchased them.