tp-link Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini User Manual

: June 7, 2024
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Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini

User Manual

Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini

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Introduction

TP-Link’s Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini is a compact home device that turns your typical electrical wall outlet into a controllable, customizable and multi- functional outlet, enabling you to easily control your lights and household electronic devices via TP-Link’s Kasa for Mobile app on your iOS or Android devices, no matter where you find yourself .

Features

Control the plugged-in devices whenever you are connected to the internet using the Kasa app on your smartphones and tablets.
Automate your lights and small household appliances with Schedule and Timer.
Discourage potential intruders with Away Mode that automatically turns the plugged-in devices on and off at different times.
Compatible with Amazon Echo (sold separately) that lets you interact with the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini using your voice.

Product Requirements

A smartphone or tablet running iOS 9 or higher; Android 5.0 or higher.
A Wi-Fi connection (supports 802.11n standard).

Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini

Image may differ from actual product due to different regional power specifications. We use the U.S. version as an example.

Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini Installation

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

Download Kasa

2. Connect your mobile device to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
Note: The Smart Plug Mini only supports the 2.4GHz networks.

Wi-Fi network

3. Launch Kasa and follow the in-app instructions to connect the Smart Plug Mini to your network.

Launch Kasa

Using Kasa with Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini Kasa Account

Kasa Account

While you don’t have to have a Kasa account to use your 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.
Ability to customize your TP-Link Smart Home devices with “Scenes” for a truly automated experience.
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’s 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 device’s location using your smartphone’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 Wi-Fi Plug Mini

You can personalize your Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini with a descriptive name and a custom icon that represents the connected device or household appliance from the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini’s details screen.

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

Timer

Timer can be set to automatically turn the lights or household appliances plugged into the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini on or off after the countdown time has elapsed.

Timer

On the Devices screen, tap on the row of the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini to go to its controls.
Tap (Timer) to open the Timer screen.
Set the timer duration in Hours and Minutes.
Set your preferred state (ON or OFF) to be triggered once the countdown timer is complete.
Tap Start.

Note that if a timer overlaps an existing scheduled Event, that schedule will not run. If it overlaps Away Mode, the device will resume away behavior after the timer expires. However, timer will be canceled when power is lost or interrupted, or at any time you turn on/off the device manually using Kasa or the physical ON/OFF switch. You may need to set a new timer if desired.

Scheduling

You can create ON/OFF schedules to automate your plugged-in devices to work around your home and work schedules, such as setting the lights to come on at dusk and turn off at sunrise.

Scheduling

On the Devices screen, tap on the row of the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini 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 the time, your preferred state (ON or OFF) for the connected device, and repeating frequency.
Tap Save.

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

Tap Save

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 Wi-Fi Plugs Mini and Smart Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi Plug Mini 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.

Creating Scenes

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 individual preferences and needs. To set a scene, you will need to select one or more devices to be controlled, and then define their actions and/or states.

personalized

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 Wi-Fi Plug Mini 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

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 Wi-Fi Plug Mini has been running. To view the Runtime summary, tap on the Runtime section in the device’s details screen.

Runtime Summary

Maintaining the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini

Firmware Update

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

Firmware Update

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

Remember: Only the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini that is currently reachable and has 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 Wi-Fi Plug Mini. Try not to minimize the app, close the app, or interrupt the update to prevent problems.

Resetting

Resetting the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini can help you troubleshoot any issues that 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.

Resetting

The ON/OFF button located on the right side of the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini has two functions:

Press and hold (about 5 seconds) until the LED blinks amber and blue alternately to only reset the network settings without losing your current configuration and initiate the app configuring (SoftAP) process.
Press and hold (about 10 seconds) until the LED blinks amber rapidly to reset the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini to its factory defaults. Note that factory resetting the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini will erase all of your custom settings, and you’ll have to set it up again.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What devices can I control with the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini?
You can control lights, fans, humidifiers, portable heaters, and any small appliances in accordance with the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini’s specifications.

2. What should I do when I can’t turn the plugged-in devices on or off using Kasa?

Make sure the device plugged into the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini is switched to ON.
Make sure the Remote Control feature in the app is enabled to control your devices from outside of your home.

3. What should I do when the LED is lit a solid amber?
A solid amber light indicates no network connection. You can troubleshoot the following:

Check your network connectivity.
Avoid placing the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini near potential sources of radio signal interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, and motor-driven appliances.
Repeat the app configuring process.
Factory reset the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini and try to add it to your network again.

4. How do I pair the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini with Amazon Alexa?
Visit www.tp-link.com/en/faq-944.html or within the Kasa Help section for pairing instructions, then you can interact with your plugged-in devices using voice recognition. For example, to command Alexa to turn on the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini named “Bedroom Lights”, simply say, “Alexa, turn on Bedroom Lights.”

Usage Tips

Place your Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini within the range of your Wi-Fi router or access point (approximately 100 feet).
Avoid physical obstructions and radio interference in the surrounding area.

Support

Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
If you encounter any issues with the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini or configuration, please visit
www.tp-link.com/support for web support and troubleshooting information.

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.”

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

The automatic operation feature is Type 1.B action according to UL 60730-1.
The product is Pollution Degree 2, which is intended to be used in a household environment or similar.
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.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
For passthrough devices, plug the power strips into the integrated electrical sockets of the devices, but devices of the same or another type not be stacked in normal use.

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.