tp-link Kasa App User Guide

TP-Link Kasa App

Overview

The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug guide explains how to set up and manage your smart plug in the Kasa Smart app—including controlling devices, creating Favorites, scheduling on/off behavior, using Timer and Away Mode, grouping plugs, and configuring Scenes and Smart Actions. Feature availability may vary by model and software version.

Specifications & Limits

Item	Detail
Feature availability	May vary slightly by plug model and software version, and by location/language.
Reset methods	Factory reset: press and hold the power button ~10 seconds. Reset Wi‑Fi (keep previous settings): press and hold the power button for ~5 seconds.
Sunrise/Sunset timing	Sunrise and Sunset times are based on your location; Smart Action Sunrise/Sunset is synchronized to regional realities.
Smart Actions limit	At most three Smart Actions can be enabled simultaneously.
Additional product specs	Operating temperature, storage temperature, and other specifications are referenced as available on the TP-Link product page (not listed in this guide).

Quick Setup & Use

1. After setup, open the Kasa Smart app to reach the Home page and view your added devices.
2. Control your plug: tap the smart plug to control it and manage its device status.
3. Add a Favorite (optional): on the Home page, long-press your device, then tap Favorite.
4. Create a schedule: open your smart plug from the Home page, tap +, set the on/off time (or choose Sunrise/Sunset), then tap Save.
5. Set a timer: on the Device Status page, set the countdown period and tap START.
6. Use Away Mode (optional): on the Device Status page, set start/end time and repeating frequency for random on/off intervals, then save.

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Troubleshooting

• Need to remove the plug from the app or start over? Use one of the reset methods in the guide: (1) From the Home page, long-press the smart plug and tap the reset/remove option; (2) From the Status page, tap Remove Device; or (3) Press and hold the power button for ~10 seconds to factory reset.
• Wi‑Fi issues but want to keep previous settings? Press and hold the power button for about ~5 seconds to reset Wi‑Fi while keeping previous settings.
• Sunrise/Sunset timing looks wrong? The guide notes Sunrise/Sunset times are based on your location; verify your location settings in the app.

About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plugs and the Kasa Smart app, as well as regulatory information.
Please note that features of Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plugs may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location and
language. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
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More Info
• Operating temperature, storage temperature, and other specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.
• A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.

Main Device Controls

After you successfully set up your smart plug, you will see the home page of the Kasa Smart app. Here you can view and manage all devices that you’ve
added to Kasa. Tap your smart plug to control and manage it.
Home Page
All your Kasa smart devices are listed in the
Home page.
Device Status
Check your device status, or turn on/off your
device in the Status page.

Favorite Devices

Set Schedules

Schedule: Set schedules to automatically turn on/off the plug at set times according to your daily routine.
1. Tap your smart plug in the Home page,
and then tap .
2. Tap + on the top right corner. 3. Set a schedule to turn the light plugged in
your smart plug on or off at set times.
e.g. I want to turn off the light at 11:00 PM
every day.

Gather the devices you use most often to Favorites so you can easily find them. Home Page
Go to the Home page and long press your
device. Then tap Favorite.

4. You can also choose to turn on/off the
light at Sunrise or Sunset. Please note that
the Sunrise and Sunset times are based on
your location.
5. Tap Save and you’ll see your schedule
listed in the Schedule Page. You can add
more schedules following the same steps.
6. You can turn off your schedule any time
at the Schedule page.

Set Timer

Timer: Set the countdown timer and your smart plug will be automatically turned on/off after the time ends.
2. Set the time period after which your smart plug will turn on or off automatically. Then tap
START. 1. Tap on the Device Status page.

Set Away Mode
Away Mode: You can set Away Mode for your smart plug to turn on/off automatically at random intervals
while you are away to make the appearance that someone is at home.
2. Set the start and end time during which the light will be automatically turned on and off at
random intervals, and the repeating frequency.
e.g. I want the light to turn on and off between 07:00 to 23:50 every Friday and Saturday.

Check Runtime
Runtime: You can view and track the runtime of your smart plug.
2. Check the runtime of your smart plug. 1. Tap on the Device Status page.

Manage Device Settings
You can change the device settings.
1. Tap in the Device Status page.

2. You can view Device Info and change the name and icon of your smart plug.
If your plug supports HomeKit, you can see Add to Home and add your plug to the Home app.
If your plug has multiple outlets, you can also re-order them.

Reset Your Smart Plug

There are three ways to reset your smart plug.
Method 1
Go to the Home page. Long press your smart plug and then tap .

Method 2
1. Tap in the Status page.

2. Tap Remove Device in the bottom.

Method 3
Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds to factory reset the plug.
Press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds to reset Wi-Fi while keeping previous settings.

Grouping
A group is a collection of devices that you can tap a single action to control all devices belonging in that group. It is accessible in the home screen just
like any other devices.
You can group together smart plugs, smart switches and smart bulbs.
Step2. Name your group and set location for
it. Select smart devices you want to add to
the group and tap SAVE.
1. Create Groups
Step 1. Tap the button in the Home page
of the Kasa Smart app, and select Group.
Step3. The created group is listed in the Home
page. You can tap ON or OFF to turn on/off the
smart devices together in the group.
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2. Manage the group
1. Tap the group you want to manage. 2. Turn on or off the group in the status
page.
3. Tap in the top right corner to enter the
settings page. Tap Group Name to rename the
group and Location for relocate it.
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4. Swipe down the status page and tap Group Settings to add/ delete device in the
group. Tap Add Device and you can choose the available devices and tap ADD to add
devices to your group.
5. Back to the Group Settings page, you can choose
the device you want to delete and tap Delete to
remove devices from the group.
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3. Delete a Group
Option 1. From device list, long press an individual group until the delete symbol appears on the
right. Tap the delete symbol.
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Option 2. Tap the gear icon on the Status Page to enter the Group Settings page. Then tap REMOVE GROUP and Remove to remove the device from
your group.
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1. Create a Smart Action with Preset
Step 1. Tap at the bottom, then tap
Featured Actions and you can see three
preset scenes.
Step 2. Select a preset scene as you need.
Good Morning: Turn on all your smart devices.
Good Night: Turn off all your smart devices.
Movie Night: Dim your lights for movie time.
Scenes
A scene is a preset group of smart devices that can be programmed, customized and activated simultaneously at the touch of a button from your
smartphone or tablet, allowing you to easily set your mood, activity or fit any special occasion. For example, when you are ready for bed, you can turn
off your Tapo devices and dim the lights with one tap.
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2. Create Your Own Scene
Step 1. Tap at the bottom, tap Scenes
and then tap ADD SCENE. Alternatively, you
can tap + and choose Scenes.
Step 2. Tap Add Action to create a new scene. Step 3. Tap Control Smart Devices to select
the smart devices you want to run in the
scene.
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Step 4. Then choose the device you want
to run in the scene
Step 5. Customize the status of the smart
device, such as turn on the smart light. Then
tap Done.
Step 6. You can repeat Step 2 to 5 to add
more devices/ smart action in the scene. If
you hope your scene to run after some time
after you tap it, set Delay Action.
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Step 7. Give the scene a Name and choose
an icon to distinguish your new scene with
other existing ones.
Step 8. Finally, tap Done. You can check your
set scene on the top of the home page.
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3. Manage Your Scene
1. Edit scene
Edit your scenes via Smart > Scenes and
tap .
You can rename and delete the scene, add
more action and adjust delay action of the
scene.
Tap to rename your scene.
Tap to add actions to your scene.
Tap to delete your added actions
from your scene.
Tap to delete your scene.
Tap to enable/ disable Delay Action
or adjust delayed time.
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Smart Actions
Smart Actions is a function provided that enables device interconnections and home automations. With Smart Actions, your Kasa devices can work
together to create a smarter smart home.
To use the Smart Action feature, you need to configure
1) Add Trigger: Trigger Time or Trigger Device (Set A Specific Time)
2) Add Action: Run a Sceneor Enable/Disable Smart Action/ Control Smart Devices
Note: At most three smart actions can be enabled simultaneously.
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1. Create a Smart Action with Preset
Step 1. Tap at the bottom, then tap
Featured Actions and you can see three
preset scenes.
Step 2. Select a preset smart action as you
need.
Motion Sensing: Whenever a Smart camera
detects motions, add an action you would like to
trigger.
Control With a Switch: Whenever a Smart switch
turns on/off, add an action you would like to
trigger.
Schedule a Scene: Schedule an action to be
turned on automatically at the time specified.
Auto-off Timer: Whenever a Smart device is
turned on, turn it off after the designated amount
of time.
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2. Create Your Own Smart Action
Step 1. Tap at the bottom, tap + and
then choose Smart Actions.
Step 2. Tap Add Trigger.
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Step 3. Choose a trigger for your smart action.
Note: If there are 2 or more triggers added, any trigger will activate the smart action.
Set a specific time.
Choose the action of the other device as a trigger.
· Camera: Motion Detected
· Bulb: Turn on
· Plug: Turn on
· Switch: Turn on/off
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Step 4. Choose from Sunrise, Sunset and Custom Time to set the time for your desired timing for the smart action. For Sunrise and Sunset, you can
also set offset time.
Note: The time of Sunrise and Sunset will be synchronized according to regional realities.
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Step 5. Set the repeat times and then tap
Done.
Step 6. Tap Add Action.
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Step 7. Choose the action you want to add.
Choose your desired scene.
Choose your desired action and its enbale/ disable status.
Choose the device you would like to control and then your desired status.
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Step 9. Name your smart action and set the effective time for it. Tap Done to complete. You can
find your newly set Smart Actions via Smart> Smart Actions.
Step 8. If you hope your action to run after some
time when it is triggered, set Delay Action.
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3. Manage Your Smart Action
Step 1. Find your Smart Actions list via
Smart> Smart Actions.
Step 2. You can rename and delete the smart
action, and change its effective time, triggers,
actions, and delay time.
Tap to rename your scene.
Tap to change effective time.
Tap to delete your added actions
from your scene.
Tap to delete your added actions.
Tap to add triggers.
Tap to add actions.
Tap to delete your Smart Action.
Tap to enable/ disable Delay Action
or adjust delayed time.
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Me Page
The Kasa app offers a list of advanced features to fulfill diverse smart home needs.
Launch the Kasa Smart app. Tap Go to the Me page and tap your account or profile. Here you can change your profile picture, password, and login
security settings.
Manage Your Account
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To view the Kasa Care plan, from the Kasa Smart App > Tap Me on the bottom> Select Kasa Care.
Note: With the Kasa Care service, every Kasa account is eligible to sign up for a free trial for the new Kasa Care plan once.
Kasa Care
Kasa Care is a cloud-based service that allows users to view and download activity recordings from a Kasa Cam. When you purchase a Kasa Cam, you
can subscribe to our advanced plan to enjoy our Kasa Care cloud service.
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Third Party Services
Use the Kasa Smart app to pair your Smart devices with Amazon Alexa or Google Home Assistant, and enjoy a full hands-free experience. Kasa helps
manage the rest of your smart home too, working with Samsung SmartThings to trigger changes when you arrive home or leave for the day.
Launch the Kasa Smart app. Go to the Me page and tap Third Party Services. You can choose Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / Samsung
SmartThings for detailed instructions.
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1. Tap Amazon Alexa. 2. Tap Connect. 3. Sign in with your amazon account.
1. Set up Amazon Alexa
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3. After sign-in, tap LINK. 4. Your TP-Link ID has been successfully linked with your amazon account. You can use Alexa voice
commands to control your Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip.

Set up Google Assistant
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To view the updated firmwares, from the Kasa APP > Tap Me on the bottom> Select Firmware Update. If any firmware updates are available, they will be
displayed on this page.
Firmware Update
The firmware on TP-Link Kasa smart devices can only be updated by using the TP-Link Kasa App.
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To configure notification settings, from the Kasa APP > Tap Me on the bottom > Select Notification.
Notifications
Kasa Cam utilizes the push notification of your smart phone to inform you of detected activities by the camera.
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Widgets
With widgets, you can tap and send commands to your Kasa devices, such as executing scenes, turning off lights, viewing your Kasa camera clips, and
more.
The Kasa app provides three widgets: namely, KASA CAM WIDGET, KASA DEVICES, and KASA SCENES. These three gadgets cover some of the most
frequently-used functions, including:
• KASA DEVICES: Display the status of your selected devices and simple commands like turning on/off.
• KASA SCENES: Enable/disable the selected scenes.
• KASA CAM WIDGET: Preview and check your video clips.
Widgets come along with your smart home app and can be activated with some simple steps.
For iOS user, the whole process is divided into two procedures:
• Firstly, select the Kasa Devices, Kasa Scenes, and Kasa Cam that you want to set as a widget on the Kasa app
• Secondly, add the Kasa Widgets on your home screen.
For Android user, you can directly add the Kasa Widgets on your home screen.
Note: Setting steps differ in adding the Kasa Widgets on your home screen in the iOS and Android systems.
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1. Select Your Desired Widgets (for iOS)
Step 1 To add widgets, from the Kasa APP > Tap Me on the bottom > Tap Widgets. Step 2. Choose the Devices, Scenes and Cameras you want
to add in the widgets.
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Step 3. If you want to reorder your devices or scenes, touch and hold the ≡ next to
them and drag them in the order that you want.
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2. Add to Your Home Screen (for iOS)
Step 1. Swipe right over the Home screen or Lock screen of iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to see your widgets in the Today View. Scroll to the bottom and
tap Edit. If your device is iOS 14 system or above, slide the interface down to the bottom and tap Customize.
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Step 2 Add Kasa Devices, Kasa Scenes, and the Kasa Cam Widget. Step 3. Drag them to your desired spot by tapping and holding the ≡ next
to the apps.
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Step 4. Now you can control your Kasa Devices, Kasa Cam, and Kasa Scenes widgets from the Today View. Tap > and you can see all of your selected
Kasa Devices, Scenes, and Cameras.
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For all Kasa devices, you can switch on/off them. For Kasa devices with adjustable brightness and color, you can also adjust the brightness and color.
Tap the round icon next to the devices and then you can see the corresponding options.
With the Kasa Cam widget, you can tap Go Live and easily go to the Live Page. Meanwhile, you can View Clips of activity detection.
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Add to Your Home Screen (for Android)
Step 1. Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen
editing mode. Tap the Widgets and you can see all of your widgets.
Step 2. Find Kasa widget and tap it.
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Step 3. There are several Kasa widgets including Kasa Cam, Kasa Device and Kasa scene. Touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the
home screen. You can add widgets you want.
Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up
some space on the current home screen page
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To view the Kasa Care plan, from the Kasa APP > Tap Me on the bottom > Select Notification.
Settings
Kasa Cam utilizes the push notification of your smart phone to inform you of detected activities by the camera.
Adjust location and time settings.
Enable/ Disable sending anonymous diagnostic and
usage information and bug reports to Kasa.
Configure the settings of emails regarding product
releases and promotions.
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Manage Rooms and Homes
Manage your Kasa smart devices room by room, home by home. It’s easier for you to identify your multiple smart devices and control them centrally.
1. Tap and choose Home Settings. The default home is my
home.
2. Choose a home and add room for it. After adding a room, you can move
your devices to the room.
Manage rooms
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1. Tap and choose Home Settings. The default home is my
home.
2. Tap + at the top right corner to add a new home. Then you can add rooms
to this home.
Manage Homes
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3. Name the scene and choose an icon for it. Tap Done to save
all the settings.
4. You can see your scene under the Scenes tab. You can run the scene with
a tap.