Kasa Smart Light Switches 3-Pack by TP-Link (HS200P3) - In-Wall Installation, Single Pole - $36.99

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Sep 7th, 2021 10:56 am

EnriqueJ [OP]: Newbie; Sep 4, 2017; 20 posts; 54 upvotes

Sep 7th, 2021 10:56 am

[Amazon.ca] Kasa Smart Light Switches 3-Pack by TP-Link (HS200P3) - In-Wall Installation, Single Pole - $36.99

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HGW8N7R/?co ... _lig_dp_it
Price:: $36.99
Savings:: 33%
Expiry:: September 8, 2021
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

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Hi this deal ends in less than 17hrs from this post, usually retails for $54.99, so this a pretty good deal.
cheaper than the single switch option: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01EZV ... UTF8&psc=1

$36.99 divided into 3 = $12.33 per switch.

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Sep 7th, 2021 11:13 am

mattisgrat: Member; Mar 4, 2006; 376 posts; 186 upvotes; Ottawa

Sep 7th, 2021 11:13 am

Bugger.

I just bought these last week.

That said, the Kasa switches, dimmers, smart plugs and 3-ways all work great with my google assistant.

Highly recommended - especially at this price.

Sep 7th, 2021 11:17 am

ZipSpeed: Deal Addict; Nov 13, 2007; 3184 posts; 4560 upvotes; Calgary

Sep 7th, 2021 11:17 am

Solid switches. I installed these on my exterior light switches and soffit switch, and they're great for setting vacation timers or outdoor Christmas lights. Or just impressing your neighbours that you can turn on your exterior lights on your phone.

Sep 7th, 2021 11:23 am

treasureseeker3: Deal Addict; Jul 29, 2014; 1329 posts; 895 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Sep 7th, 2021 11:23 am

"Neutral Wire Required"

I don't know if any smart switches "don't" require a neutral wire, but my 1979 home wasn't wired with a neutral wire so I'm still looking for a smart switch solution

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Sep 7th, 2021 11:29 am

Funjabi: Jr. Member; Dec 8, 2012; 115 posts; 35 upvotes; CONCORD

Sep 7th, 2021 11:29 am

treasureseeker3 wrote: ↑ "Neutral Wire Required"

I don't know if any smart switches "don't" require a neutral wire, but my 1979 home wasn't wired with a neutral wire so I'm still looking for a smart switch solution

Lutron do not need neutral wire

https://www.casetawireless.com/document ... mmerus.pdf

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Sep 7th, 2021 11:30 am

tyrrell: Sr. Member; Dec 30, 2006; 749 posts; 510 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 7th, 2021 11:30 am

treasureseeker3 wrote: ↑ "Neutral Wire Required"

I don't know if any smart switches "don't" require a neutral wire, but my 1979 home wasn't wired with a neutral wire so I'm still looking for a smart switch solution

Unfortunately no such thing exists. Or at least an affordable option.

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Sep 7th, 2021 11:34 am

GiOBoY: Deal Fanatic; Apr 9, 2006; 9765 posts; 13807 upvotes; GT-EH

Sep 7th, 2021 11:34 am

treasureseeker3 wrote: ↑ "Neutral Wire Required"

I don't know if any smart switches "don't" require a neutral wire, but my 1979 home wasn't wired with a neutral wire so I'm still looking for a smart switch solution

Most homes are, but the caveat is that it also depends on how they are wired as well.

(i.e. if the line is fed directly to the load first, then the switches do not have the neutral - the neutral ends at the load)

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Sep 7th, 2021 11:48 am

simon0206: Newbie; Dec 13, 2012; 7 posts; 3 upvotes; The6ix

Sep 7th, 2021 11:48 am

Has anyone tried to fit this in a two-pole/three-pole switch slot?

Sep 7th, 2021 11:58 am

EnriqueJ [OP]: Newbie; Sep 4, 2017; 20 posts; 54 upvotes

Sep 7th, 2021 11:58 am

it wont work. Want you want is the 3 pole switch which also on sale: https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Switch-1- ... =hi&sr=1-8

Sep 7th, 2021 12:09 pm

vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 37042 posts; 23014 upvotes; Center of Universe

Sep 7th, 2021 12:09 pm

Great switch that works well with Samsung ST.

Sep 7th, 2021 12:10 pm

BradM39051: Newbie; Jan 20, 2019; 8 posts; 22 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Sep 7th, 2021 12:10 pm

simon0206 wrote: ↑ Has anyone tried to fit this in a two-pole/three-pole switch slot?

I have. You can just pop them out from the cover they come with and then they fit into a standard Decora cover in either 2 or 3 gang. Do be aware though they are quite a bit deeper than a standard switch and in multiple switch boxes at can be difficult to fit the wires around them especially if the wires come in the same side you want to put the switch in

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Sep 7th, 2021 12:53 pm

ptaylorc: Newbie; Dec 12, 2014; 35 posts; 35 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Sep 7th, 2021 12:53 pm

GiOBoY wrote: ↑ Most homes are, but the caveat is that it also depends on how they are wired as well.

(i.e. if the line is fed directly to the load first, then the switches do not have the neutral - the neutral ends at the load)

This is an important point! I know my house has neutral wires so I ordered one of these switches last week. Unfortunately when I went to install it there was only one set of wires entering the electrical box so it wouldn’t work. To check if it will work for you, I believe you need two sets of wires in the box. One hot/neutral pair coming from the panel to the switch, and another pair going from the switch to the light fixture. (Please correct me if that’s not correct).

Sep 7th, 2021 1:23 pm

CalgaryRunner: Deal Addict; Jan 24, 2008; 2138 posts; 877 upvotes

Sep 7th, 2021 1:23 pm

simon0206 wrote: ↑ Has anyone tried to fit this in a two-pole/three-pole switch slot?

If you mean a 2-gang or 3-gang box then a couple of times I've swapped out one switch of a 3-gang box with these. It was a tight fit getting all the wiring back in but I managed to do it.

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Sep 7th, 2021 1:50 pm

Sgt_Strider: Deal Expert; Nov 7, 2003; 21613 posts; 1624 upvotes; Shanghai, China

Sep 7th, 2021 1:50 pm

CalgaryRunner wrote: ↑ If you mean a 2-gang or 3-gang box then a couple of times I've swapped out one switch of a 3-gang box with these. It was a tight fit getting all the wiring back in but I managed to do it.

I have 2-gangs all over my house. What are some good affordable options?

Sep 7th, 2021 1:52 pm

Mrperson: Jr. Member; May 5, 2020; 155 posts; 375 upvotes

Sep 7th, 2021 1:52 pm

Dont forget this is not a dimmer switch

Sep 7th, 2021 1:52 pm

::2dFx::: Member; Apr 13, 2004; 364 posts; 327 upvotes; York Region, Ontario

Sep 7th, 2021 1:52 pm

I have a few of these. The Kasa app is extremely buggy. I set an auto off timer and it just refused to work. Then I made an auto off timer in Smart Things and it worked like a charm.

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Sep 7th, 2021 4:04 pm

Doyvidlah: Newbie; Sep 26, 2015; 68 posts; 44 upvotes; Winnipeg, MB

Sep 7th, 2021 4:04 pm

Given that these don't have dimmer functionality, what are some use cases for these switches?
I'm considering getting them to automatically turn my outside lights on at sunset and turn them on at sunrise (if that is possible).

Sep 7th, 2021 4:09 pm

uklamen: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2008; 3136 posts; 1835 upvotes

Sep 7th, 2021 4:09 pm

simon0206 wrote: ↑ Has anyone tried to fit this in a two-pole/three-pole switch slot?

I actually have a 5 gang. 4 are these and one is a decora standard.

Unfortunately I tacked on an extra gang box without really thinking.. the 5 gang decora plate won't fit quite right. I have to take it all apart and put in a proper 5 gang box.. which is going to be super annoying!

But it can be done. If it's a new build, spring for deep boxes if you can when using more than one. Heck.. even in a new build I would always add deep boxes for these, so much easier with the extra room!

Sep 7th, 2021 4:14 pm

uklamen: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2008; 3136 posts; 1835 upvotes

Sep 7th, 2021 4:14 pm

Doyvidlah wrote: ↑ Given that these don't have dimmer functionality, what are some use cases for these switches?
I'm considering getting them to automatically turn my outside lights on at sunset and turn them on at sunrise (if that is possible).

I actually have every single light in my house on Kasa switches now.

We have a newborn so hands free lights is amazing. Laundry room was important as often hands full. Outside lights also. Bedrooms.. so if you are reading and are falling asleep, don't need to get up to turn off.

My family room in basement is also a theatre. I have multiple rows of lights depending on use of room. So I can group them all to a name and turn on at once.

Same thing with my kitchen. 3 sets of lights that I can turn on with one command.

Light switches that power an outlet are great. So if you have a lamp hanging in corner or something you don't need to switch it off.

I haven't messed with any special setups for timers or sensors. Hands free alone was well worth it.

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Sep 7th, 2021 4:22 pm

Doyvidlah: Newbie; Sep 26, 2015; 68 posts; 44 upvotes; Winnipeg, MB

Sep 7th, 2021 4:22 pm

uklamen wrote: ↑ I actually have every single light in my house on Kasa switches now.

We have a newborn so hands free lights is amazing. Laundry room was important as often hands full. Outside lights also. Bedrooms.. so if you are reading and are falling asleep, don't need to get up to turn off.

My family room in basement is also a theatre. I have multiple rows of lights depending on use of room. So I can group them all to a name and turn on at once.

Same thing with my kitchen. 3 sets of lights that I can turn on with one command.

Light switches that power an outlet are great. So if you have a lamp hanging in corner or something you don't need to switch it off.

I haven't messed with any special setups for timers or sensors. Hands free alone was well worth it.

That's awesome, you've convinced me to order a set!
When you mentioned "hands free lights", do you mean using voice commands such as google/alexa to turn the lights on/off?

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