tp-link HS200 Smart WiFi Single Pole Light Switch User Manual

: June 5, 2024
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tp-link HS200 Smart WiFi Single Pole Light Switch User Manual

Introduction

TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, also referred to as “Smart Switch”, is a standard, single-pole, wall light switch that can be controlled via your iOS or Android devices. Along with the TP-Link Kasa mobile app, you can follow an intuitive wiring instructions provided to replace your standard in-wall switch, connect the Smart Switch to your home network, then control your lights and create custom lighting automation from anywhere, at anytime with an Internet connection.

The Smart Switch is compatible with incandescent, LED, Halogen, and compact fluorescent light bulbs. The switch also includes a white backlight LED indicator to easily locate the switch at night.

Blinking Amber and Green : App-Config mode initiated.

Green: Lit up for about 30 seconds when successfully connected to the Wi- Fi network, then turns off.

Blinking Amber: Resetting.

Red: No Wi-Fi connection.

White: Lit up when the light is switched OFF to show the Smart Switch location in the dark.

Press to reboot the Smart Switch.

Press and hold for about 5 seconds until the Wi-Fi status LED blinks amber and green alternately to initiate App-Config mode.

Press and hold for about 10 seconds until the Wi-Fi status LED blinks amber rapidly to factory reset the Smart Switch.

Product Requirements

In-wall installation with hardwired connections.
Neutral wire required.
Single-pole light switch. The electrical box should be more than 2 inches deep.
A smartphone or tablet running iOS 9 or higher; Android 4.1x or higher.
A Wi-Fi connection (supports 802.11b/g/n standard)

Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Installation

Important Safety Information

Before installing, servicing, or removing the Smart Switch, read and follow all safety precautions, including the following:

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE. Turn OFF power supply at the circuit breaker or fuse. Use a non contact voltage tester to ensure the power is off.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. More than one disconnect switch may be required to de-energize the equipment before servicing.
Install only in a suitable UL Listed outlet box.
The Smart Switch must be installed and used in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) or your local electrical code. If you are unfamiliar with these codes and requirements, or are uncomfortable performing the installation, consult a qualified electrician.
The Smart Switch is an indoor single-pole switch that requires a neutral connection.
Do not install the Smart Switch with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surfaces.

Load Information

100~120V ac, 15A max, Res
100~120V ac, 5A, Tungsten
100~120V ac, 5A, Electronic Fluorescent Ballast

Download Kasa for Mobile from the App Store or Google Play.

Connect your mobile device to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.

Note: The Smart Switch only supports 2.4GHz networks.
Remove the faceplate from the Smart Switch. Launch Kasa and follow the wiring steps provided to install and connect the Smart Switch to your home network.

ATTENTION: A neutral wire is required to install the Smart Switch.

Using Kasa with Smart Switches

Kasa Account

While you don’t have to have a Kasa account to use TP-Link Smart Home devices, signing up for an account provides added functionality such as:

Synchronization of settings and configurations to all your mobile devices.
Ability to control and configure the devices from outside your home.
Use of third-party services and products such as Amazon Echo.

Devices can only be associated with one Kasa account. To remove the association, turn off Remote Control in the Kasa’s settings, or factory reset the device.

After creating your Kasa account, you will need to verify the email associated with your account by clicking a link in an email that Kasa sends you. Until you verify the email, much of the above functionality will not work.

Kasa Settings

Kasa Settings allows you to set your global preferences such as:

Remote Control to control your Smart Home devices outside of your home. You need to sign in to your Kasa account first to turn on this function.
Location and Time to set the location and time of where the Smart Home devices are located so that the Away Mode and Schedules can run on time. You can set your home’s location using your smart device’s GPS function, or manually enter the latitude and longitude coordinates.
Firmware Update to update your Smart Home devices when there is an update available. Refer to Firmware Update for instructions

Customizing Smart Switches

You can personalize your Smart Switches with a descriptive name, icon, and other information from the switch’s details screen.

On the Devices screen, tap on the row of the Smart Switch to go to its controls.
Tap the (Settings) icon at the top-right corner
On the Device Settings screen, tap the icon for each setting you want to
personalize.
- Device Name – Create a unique name for your Smart Switch.
- Device Icon – Choose one of the available icons or use your own custom icon.

Scheduling

You can set up your lights to illuminate around your home at specific times on specific days of the week.

Scheduling

On the Devices screen, tap on the row of the Smart Switch that you want to create a schedule for.
Tap (Schedule) to open the Schedule screen.
Tap to create an event.
Within the Create Event screen, set your preferred state for the light bulb (ON or OFF), time, and day(s)
Tap Save

You can create as many events as you like and edit them at any time from the Schedule screen.

Creating Scenes

Take full advantage of your TP-Link Smart Home devices in your home with “Scenes”. A scene is a preset group of Smart Devices (such as Smart Plugs and Smart Switches) that can be customized and controlled simultaneously at the touch of a button from your smartphone or tablet to easily set your mood or fit any special occasion. For example, set a customized “Movie Time” to turn on the home theater system plugged into a Smart Plug and dim down the lights in your Entertainment Room to 10% at the same time.

Please keep in mind that SCENES can only be set and controlled once you’re signed in to your Kasa account.

On the main Home screen, tap the (Scenes) tab to switch to the Scenes view.
Choose one of the preset scenes to start, or choose Custom to set up your own scene that is personalized to suit your liking. To set a scene, you will need to select one or more devices to be controlled, and then define their actions and/or states.

Note that you must have at least one Smart Device in order to create a scene.

Away Mode

Away Mode allows you to automate your Smart Switches in combination with other Smart Home products to respond to your specific schedules. For example, turn on and off Smart Devices at certain intervals to simulate occupancy when you’re away from home.

Away Mode interface

Tap the (navigation drawer) and then Away Mode.
Tap Select Devices to select your Smart Home devices, and then tap Save.
If you want to set a schedule to automate Away Mode so you don’t have to manually activate it, tap Set Schedule.
Note: Multiple schedules can be set to repeat weekly on the day(s) of your choice.
Within the Create Event screen, set your preferred mode (Away or Home), time, and day(s).
Tap Save

You can always toggle Away Mode on and off in the sidebar by tapping on the translucent button under the Kasa logo.

Runtime Summary

The Runtime summary provides a statistical information about how long the
Smart Switch has been running. To view the Runtime summary, tap on the Runtime section in the Smart Switch’s details screen.

Maintaining the Smart Switches

Firmware Update

To keep the Smart Switches happy and up-to-date with all the latest improvement and fixes, we recommend that you update the firmware when updates are available.

Launch Kasa.
Tap the (navigation drawer) and then Settings.
Tap Firmware Update.
Within the Firmware Update screen, tap Update.

Remember: Only the Smart Switches that are currently reachable and have an available update will be shown in the Firmware Update screen.

It is important to leave the Kasa app running while it finishes updating the Smart Switches. Try not to minimize the app, close the app, or interrupt the update to prevent problems.

Resetting

Resetting the Smart Switch can help you troubleshoot any issues you may have. Please keep in mind that factory resetting a device will erase all of your custom settings and restore them to factory default settings.

The RESET button located underneath the Smart Switch has two functions:

Press and hold for about 5 seconds until the Wi-Fi status LED blinks amber and green alternately to initiate App-Config mode.
Press and hold for about 10 seconds until the Wi-Fi status LED blinks amber rapidly to reset the Smart Switch to factory defaults. Note that factory setting the Smart Switch will erase all of your custom settings, and you’ll have to set it up again.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do when I can’t turn the Smart Switch on/off manually?
If the Smart Switch doesn’t respond when pressing the physical switch:
- Make sure that you restore power to the Smart Switch at the circuit breaker.
- Make sure the Smart Switch is wired correctly. Please consult with a qualified electrician.
What should I do when the Smart Switch doesn’t respond to commands or scheduled automation?
- Check your network connectivity.
- Check if the Wi-Fi status LED on the Smart Switch is blinking amber and green. If so, reconnect the Smart Switch to your Wi-Fi network.
- Do not use a metal faceplate with the Smart Switch to prevent Wi-Fi signal interference.
- Power cycle your router and/or reboot the Smart Switch by pressing the RESTART button underneath the switch.
- Factory reset the Smart Switch by pressing and holding the RESET button. You’ll need to configure the Smart Switch again.
How far can I be and still able to control my lights via the Smart Switch?
You can be anywhere in the world and still able to control your lights as long as you have an active Internet connection and Remote Control enabled.
Can I install two or more Smart Switches to control one light fixture?
No. The Smart Switch is designed for single-pole (one location) wiring only and requires a neutral wire for operation.
How do I pair the Smart Switches with Amazon Echo?
For pairing instructions, please visit www.tp- link.com/en/faq-944.html or within the Kasa Help section.

Usage Tips

Place the Smart Switch within the range of your Wi-Fi router or access point (approximately 150 feet).
Avoid physical obstructions and radio interference in the surrounding area.

Support

Specifications can be found on the product page at www.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at www.tp-link.com/support.

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name : Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Single Pole
Model Number : HS200

Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6803
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power)

2412MHz—2472MHz(20dBm)
No restrictions exist in the use of radio frequencies or frequency bands in all EU member states and EFTA countries

EU declaration of conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.

The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at
http://www.tp link.com/en/ce.

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference, and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Safety Information

Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

AC voltage

Indoor use only

RECYCLING

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.