[Best Buy] TP-Link HS200 Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch 25$

May 3rd, 2019 10:40 pm

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ededed3 [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 27, 2018; 152 posts; 281 upvotes

May 3rd, 2019 10:40 pm

[Best Buy] TP-Link HS200 Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch 25$

Deal Link:: https://m.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/tp-l ... h/13044491
Price:: 25
Savings:: 29%
Retailer:: Best Buy

Same price at Amazon, I bought 4 of them. I'd like to hear some feedback from people who owned these switches. I'd prefer z-wave switches, but they are more expensive. I'm not sure if those inovelli switches will go on sale again, seeing really good reviews for those, but they are OOS forever.

I also heard the lowest price been 20$, so if you can wait, you may want to pass this deal

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May 3rd, 2019 10:45 pm

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ededed3 [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 27, 2018; 152 posts; 281 upvotes

May 3rd, 2019 10:45 pm

I own the zooz switches, they are working very reliably so far. I'm hoping these can be the same.

May 3rd, 2019 10:48 pm

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ededed3 [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 27, 2018; 152 posts; 281 upvotes

May 3rd, 2019 10:48 pm

Also i'm more interested in knowing how well they are working with smartthings.

May 3rd, 2019 11:05 pm

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Lush78: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2015; 3738 posts; 3749 upvotes; Alberta

May 3rd, 2019 11:05 pm

I have 14 of these (2-way and 3-way) and just ordered 3 more. They work great with smartthings using a custom device handler... This thread is kinda a duplicate of my own here...

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/best-bu ... #p30884998

May 3rd, 2019 11:11 pm

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zerocool_maverick: Member; Apr 20, 2011; 200 posts; 126 upvotes; Edmonton, Canada

May 3rd, 2019 11:11 pm

Will it fit in a standard plate or need a special plate? Looking to install this as one in a 3 switch plate

May 3rd, 2019 11:13 pm

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Turge: Sr. Member; Feb 2, 2006; 534 posts; 402 upvotes

May 3rd, 2019 11:13 pm

I own about 10 of these and no issues with smartthings with the TP device handler.

May 3rd, 2019 11:16 pm

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KennethToronto: Deal Addict; Apr 6, 2003; 1113 posts; 253 upvotes

May 3rd, 2019 11:16 pm

These require a neutral wire. I thought my wall switches had one but apparently do not. Anyone know of an electrician that can run a neutral wire?

May 3rd, 2019 11:22 pm

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Lush78: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2015; 3738 posts; 3749 upvotes; Alberta

May 3rd, 2019 11:22 pm

zerocool_maverick wrote: ↑ Will it fit in a standard plate or need a special plate? Looking to install this as one in a 3 switch plate

This will fit with your standard decora wall plates... I have several in 2 and 3 gang boxes... The single plate that comes with these are much nicer than a decora plate though, but they will obviously only work with single boxes.

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May 3rd, 2019 11:27 pm

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ededed3 [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 27, 2018; 152 posts; 281 upvotes

May 3rd, 2019 11:27 pm

Lush78 wrote: ↑ I have 14 of these (2-way and 3-way) and just ordered 3 more. They work great with smartthings using a custom device handler... This thread is kinda a duplicate of my own here...

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/best-bu ... #p30884998

Sorry didn't see your post earlier, I got an alert of price drop today, so I bought and posted the deal

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May 3rd, 2019 11:29 pm

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ededed3 [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 27, 2018; 152 posts; 281 upvotes

May 3rd, 2019 11:29 pm

I have 14 of these (2-way and 3-way) and just ordered 3 more.

I own about 10 of these and no issues with smartthings with the TP device handler.

Thanks guys for giving me the confidence of using them

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May 4th, 2019 12:45 am

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Gee: Deal Expert; Aug 2, 2004; 33324 posts; 7015 upvotes; East Gwillimbury

May 4th, 2019 12:45 am

Here is the Amazon Link for those that prefer to buy from Amazon

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Required- ... way&sr=8-1

ededed3 wrote: ↑ Thanks guys for giving me the confidence of using them

I would stick with Z-Wave. But that is just me

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May 4th, 2019 1:07 am

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Feels Good Man: Member; Sep 10, 2009; 483 posts; 309 upvotes

May 4th, 2019 1:07 am

This is the normal price for Best Buy. I've been eyeing the dimmer version but been watching this one too and it's been the same price with the $20 sale price every so often

May 4th, 2019 1:14 am

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FrancoD29: Newbie; Jan 13, 2015; 76 posts; 23 upvotes; Springbrook, AB

May 4th, 2019 1:14 am

Been happy with mine. App works well to schedule and whatnot. Have not needed to pursue further integrations myself. Quality is pretty good. Click feels a tad plasticky but still a solid feel to it. Easy to install and looks good. I didn't use the included plate as i used it in a 2 gang.

May 4th, 2019 1:57 am

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Lush78: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2015; 3738 posts; 3749 upvotes; Alberta

May 4th, 2019 1:57 am

Feels Good Man wrote: ↑This is the normal price for Best Buy. I've been eyeing the dimmer version but been watching this one too and it's been the same price with the $20 sale price every so often

It's been $35 for the past couple months, but it was $25 before that. Amazon has been selling them for $35 too, but just matched this price today.

May 4th, 2019 8:07 am

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smoisan: Member; Jun 21, 2012; 367 posts; 199 upvotes; Montreal

May 4th, 2019 8:07 am

I have one that controls my outdoor lights. It's been set up so the light turns on at dusk and off at dawn. It's been more than 5 months without any issues. I can also control it with Google Home through routines and voice commands.

May 4th, 2019 10:38 am

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newcan: Member; Jan 22, 2015; 458 posts; 520 upvotes; Toronto, ON

May 4th, 2019 10:38 am

These just work as on/off right and I'd need a specific dimmer one if I needed that function?
(For a led light where i can't change the bulbs)

May 4th, 2019 11:16 am

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Mr Snuff: Sr. Member; Jan 12, 2004; 781 posts; 392 upvotes

May 4th, 2019 11:16 am

newcan wrote: ↑ These just work as on/off right and I'd need a specific dimmer one if I needed that function?
(For a led light where i can't change the bulbs)

Correct. The dimmer is a different, more expensive model.

May 4th, 2019 12:53 pm

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James Stonehenge: Deal Addict; Dec 25, 2012; 1027 posts; 365 upvotes; Toronto

May 4th, 2019 12:53 pm

smoisan wrote: ↑ I have one that controls my outdoor lights. It's been set up so the light turns on at dusk and off at dawn. It's been more than 5 months without any issues. I can also control it with Google Home through routines and voice commands.

You leave your outdoor lights on all night?

JS

May 4th, 2019 2:40 pm

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smoisan: Member; Jun 21, 2012; 367 posts; 199 upvotes; Montreal

May 4th, 2019 2:40 pm

James Stonehenge wrote: ↑ You leave your outdoor lights on all night?

Actually no. When I go to sleep I have a good night routine with Google Home. It turns off all lights including the exterior lights and the television.

May 4th, 2019 3:25 pm

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ededed3 [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 27, 2018; 152 posts; 281 upvotes

May 4th, 2019 3:25 pm

I'm also worried about Internet connection, probably fine with a few switches, when more and more are added that open up internet connection, it could cause some issues? I bought 4 switches to replace my hue bulbs, so I don't need it so urgent, maybe I should wait for deals on zwave, the zooz ones I got are twice the price, what is the best deal for zwave switch except inoville ones that are OOS. How these switches behave if internet is lost with smartthing, I.e automations.