TP-Link Kasa HS100 Smart Wi-Fi Plug

The power button is good because you can press the power button to switch off then use wifi to switch back on. The size is annoying as it block the extra socket in a double wall socket. Works with google home (yes Google Home in NZ). The power button is good because you can press the power button to switch off then use wifi to switch back on. The size is annoying as it block the extra socket in a double wall socket. Works with google home (yes Google Home in NZ).

I tested the HS100 thoroughly with 4 different Wifi access points , 2 different DHCP servers, static and dynamic DHCP leases.
Whats happens is that the HS100 v1.1 looses network connection after 17 minutes for up to 1 minute. Next the same cycle repeats every 17 minutes.
This makes the behaviour of HS100 erratic as sometimes the device will be available via the Kasa app, sometimes not.
A related issue is that some DHCP servers cannot handle a frequent DHCP lease renew and the device looses its P address after one or more days.
Static DHCP lease does not work properly either with HS100.
The Wifi light on the HS100 stays green because it i...view more I tested the HS100 thoroughly with 4 different Wifi access points , 2 different DHCP servers, static and dynamic DHCP leases.
Whats happens is that the HS100 v1.1 looses network connection after 17 minutes for up to 1 minute. Next the same cycle repeats every 17 minutes.
This makes the behaviour of HS100 erratic as sometimes the device will be available via the Kasa app, sometimes not.
A related issue is that some DHCP servers cannot handle a frequent DHCP lease renew and the device looses its P address after one or more days.
Static DHCP lease does not work properly either with HS100.
The Wifi light on the HS100 stays green because it is still connected to Wifi, however it is not connected to the LAN network.
This issue has been escalated to TP-Link RD department this week.

I have tested the HS100 in Linux crontab with :
# Ping TP-link smart-plug-1 every 1 minutes
*/1 * * * * echo `date`>> /home/johnz/Logs/tp-link/ping.log;ping -c 30 smart-plug-1 >> /home/johnz/Logs/tp-link/ping.log

Having made myself a mug of coffee, I proceeded to sit down and make myself comfortable for a long haul instillation journey only to be pleasantly surprised in having it all up and running before I had my first sip. Brilliant!
I have been running the TP-Link HS100 plug now for 3 weeks without a hitch and wouldn't hesitate in purchasing another. Actually, I'm looking forward to hooking one up to my garden sprinkler system before summer gets here.

Pros: The instructions are easy to follow and things are just as it is written, unlike most electronic setup instructions that seemed to get lost in translation.
The unit works well by way of the...view more Having made myself a mug of coffee, I proceeded to sit down and make myself comfortable for a long haul instillation journey only to be pleasantly surprised in having it all up and running before I had my first sip. Brilliant!
I have been running the TP-Link HS100 plug now for 3 weeks without a hitch and wouldn't hesitate in purchasing another. Actually, I'm looking forward to hooking one up to my garden sprinkler system before summer gets here.

Pros: The instructions are easy to follow and things are just as it is written, unlike most electronic setup instructions that seemed to get lost in translation.
The unit works well by way of the app and once it is all up and running, if you decide to use Google Home or Google Assist, it is a simple matter of going into your Google Home app and adding it to your list of Home Control Devices. It's so nice to be able to ask Google to turn on the lamp instead of trying to find a light switch in the dark.

Cons: Just one small thing, the plug gets a little warm so don't go plugging it into an extension cord then leave the unit lying on the carpet or plugging it in a wall socket that's inside a cupboard. Plug it into a wall socket where it can get air flow around it and everything should be sweet.

By: Cailean 05/07/18

Verified Owner

Does what it says and never had an issue. Another fantastic product from TP Link! Does what it says and never had an issue. Another fantastic product from TP Link!

of the 50+ devices I have on my network, the TP Link smart plugs are by far the most stable, reliable and easy to set up. My only mild complaint is the large form factor can leave little room for other plugs. of the 50+ devices I have on my network, the TP Link smart plugs are by far the most stable, reliable and easy to set up. My only mild complaint is the large form factor can leave little room for other plugs.

good product does what it is supposed to do good product does what it is supposed to do

Best Cyber Monday deal of all the shops. Best Cyber Monday deal of all the shops.

Set up to control heating in different rooms of the house. Really easy to use. Set up to control heating in different rooms of the house. Really easy to use.

I was surprised how easy it is to install and to operate. Also it plays well with other applications. Value for money. I was surprised how easy it is to install and to operate. Also it plays well with other applications. Value for money.

Such a handy product, easy to use, controlled from anywhere in the world. Such a handy product, easy to use, controlled from anywhere in the world.

Pretty plug and setup and you're good to go. Pretty plug and setup and you're good to go.

works as described, and east to integrate into homekit with a homebridge set up. works as described, and east to integrate into homekit with a homebridge set up.