tp-link KP105 Kasa Mini Smart Plug Instructions

: June 14, 2024
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Table of Contents

tp-link KP105 Kasa Mini Smart Plug
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Troubleshooting steps
How to make my TP-Link Kasa Device work with Amazon Alexa
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

tp-link KP105 Kasa Mini Smart Plug

Product Information

The TP-Link Kasa smart devices require firmware updates to ensure optimal performance. The firmware can only be updated using the TP-Link Kasa App, which can be downloaded from the app store. Before updating the firmware, please log into your cloud account and ensure that you can control your smart devices. For more detailed information on each function and configuration, you can download the manual of your specific product from the Download Center.

To connect your TP-Link Kasa devices to Amazon Alexa, follow the steps below. Please note that for RE270K/RE370K devices, Remote Control must be enabled on the Kasa App before proceeding.

Product Usage Instructions

Updating Firmware of Kasa Smart Devices

Open the TP-Link Kasa App and go to “Me” at the bottom right corner.
Click on “Firmware Update.”
If there is a new firmware version available, it will be displayed on this page.
Click on the corresponding firmware version to initiate the download and automatic update process.
Wait for the firmware update to finish. Do not operate the devices during this time.

Connecting Kasa Devices to Amazon Alexa

Open the Amazon Alexa App and tap on the Home icon in the bottom right corner.
Click on the “+” icon in the upper right corner and select “Add Device.”
Select “Kasa Smart” and tap on “Continue.”
Tap on “ENABLE TO USE” and enter your Kasa account and password. Then click “Authorize.”
After successful authorization, the App will display a message stating that TP-Link Kasa has been linked. Tap “Done” to proceed.
Tap on “DISCOVER DEVICES” or use the voice command “Alexa, discover devices” to scan and show the devices bound to your Kasa account.
Tap on “SET UP DEVICE” and choose a group for the Kasa device (optional). Tap “DONE” to complete the setup.
You have now finished the setup process. You can select the device types and view the discovered devices in the Alexa App.
To test if the devices work with voice commands, use phrases like “Alexa, turn on [device name]”.
Note: If you change the name of a smart device, you will need to discover it again to update the name.

Resetting TP-Link Kasa Smart Switch and Plug

There are two types of reset available:

Soft Reset: This does not erase the current settings.
Factory Reset: This erases all custom settings and restores the device to factory defaults.

Please refer to the Q&A section or specification parameters in the user manual for specific instructions on performing a reset.

Troubleshooting steps

How to update firmware of Kasa smart devices

This Article Applies to:
The firmware on TP-Link Kasa smart devices can only be updated by using the TP-Link Kasa
App. Please make sure you’ve downloaded this App before continuing.

Before you begin:
Please log into your cloud account and make sure you can control your smart devices.

How to create a TP-Link Cloud Account on Kasa?

Let’s begin:

Go to Me at the bottom right, then click on Firmware Update.
If any firmware updates are available, they will be displayed on this page.

Note: If there is a new firmware version, please click the corresponding firmware, and the smart device will download firmware from the cloud and update the firmware automatically, so please don’t operate devices until the firmware update is finished.
To get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.

How to make my TP-Link Kasa Device work with Amazon Alexa

User Application Requirement
Updated 02-27-2023 09:22:57 AM 2372677

This Article Applies to:
This article will introduce how to connect TP-Link Kasa devices on your Amazon Alexa app. If you meet any difficulties in the process, please roll down to the bottom for Troubleshooting.

Before we begin:

Please open the Kasa App and sign in to your TP-Link account. No TP-LINK Account?
Set up Kasa devices via Kasa APP at first and make sure they can be controlled by Kasa APP.

Please refer to Smart plug/Switch or Smart Bulb to set up the Kasa device.

Note: For RE270K/RE370K, please make sure Remote Control is enabled on Kasa APP. Refer to this link to enable Remote Control feature for the RE270K/RE370K.

Connect Kasa device to Amazon Alexa:

Open Amazon Alexa App, tap on “Home” icon in bottom right corner. Then click the “+” icon in the upper right corner and select “Add Device”.
Select “Kasa Smart” and tap on “Continue”.
Tap on “ENABLE TO USE”, type in your Kasa account and password, and then click “Authorize”.
After authorized successfully, the App will remind that “TP-LINK Kasa has been successfully linked”. Tap “Done” to go to the next step.
Tap on “DISCOVER DEVICES” or use voice command “Alexa, discover devices”. Alexa will scan and show the devices bound to your Kasa account.
Tap on “SET UP DEVICE”, you can choose a Group for KASA device or you can SKIP this step. Tap on “DONE” to finish the set up.
You have now completed the setup process. You can select the device types and view what devices are discovered by Alexa.

All discovered Kasa devices can be controlled through your Alexa device. Please test if it works normally with voice commands.
For example, if a bulb on Kasa is named “Little Bulb”, we can say “Alexa, turn on the Little Bulb” and check if Alexa powers on this bulb.

Note: Every time you change the name of smart device, you will need to discover this device again to update the name.

Troubleshooting

Alexa fails to discover devices, how can I do?
- Try to reboot the smart device and re-discover on Alexa.
- Double check whether Kasa App can remotely control the device or not. If not, check your internet access and remote control settings.
Why does the device’s status Show “Offline” on Alexa?
- Wireless connection could have been lost. Try reboot the device and re-discover on Alexa.
- Internet access on your router could be unavailable.
- The remote control function could have been turned off.
- There is an issue with the cloud server.
Alexa has discovered the devices but cannot manage them, while via Kasa App you can.

For this situation please contact support for help.

How to reset TP-Link Kasa smart switch and plug Q&A of functional explanation or specification parameters
Updated 08-18-2022 09:44:33 AM 517044

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There are two types of reset available: a soft reset which does not erase the current settings, and a factory reset that erases all of your custom settings and restore the device to factory defaults.

To reset the smart switch/plug without losing the configuration settings:
Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds or until the Wi-Fi LED blinks amber and green to initiate the app-config process.

Note: For HS105 Wi-Fi LED would be blinking amber and blue
To reset the smart switch/plug to factory defaults:
Press and hold the reset button until the Wi-Fi LED blinks amber rapidly (about 10 seconds) to reset the Smart switch to factory defaults.

For the HS300/KP303, the control button works as both the power and reset button.

Press the control button to turn on or off the corresponding outlet.
Press and hold a control button for 5s to re-enable setup mode for the corresponding outlet.
Press and hold a control button for 10s to restore the corresponding outlet to factory default settings.

Note: The main switch on the back panel is to turn on or off your Smart Power Strip.

Note: If you cannot find the Reset button, please go to our official website and search your device’s model number and go to the product’s Support page to check or download the user guide for more details.
If you still cannot reset your product successfully, please contact Technical Support.