I love easy smart home automation. I purchased 3 of these units to install in various locations to control the power outlet for a few devices in the home. Mainly my IT office and garage. There are some things in the house I want to be able to know I can turn off remotely and also watch the power utilization. Which I didnt think I would care about power usage itself that much, but it has been handy to see the power usage of devices plugged in to see how they actually affect my wallet over time.
I was really shocked to find that this strip could handle the needs of my garage air compressor and shopvac just fine. Air compressor was very handy as I can command Alexa to turn the air compressor on or off when needed and no it wasnt going to go off in the middle of the night trying to recharge the garage air system. Modern air compressor by the way, check your air compressor power needs before using as some pumps need very large start up power to begin use, but my air compressor design allows for "easy start" by removing compression from the first few strokes. But still 11 amps of power on startup.
I used them to connect the different leads for the outdoor christmas lights and set digital timers on each plug to turn and off at defined times to avoid worrying about anything outdoors and even the christmas tree itself. Mind blowing to have it manage them all through the weeks of the holidays.
I really have no complaints thus far, as the ability to manually turn on and off per port is there, USB charging is onboard (note not remote controllable of course, they are on if power to the board is on). You can groups ports into different programs, or schedule independently. Nice to look at, well constructed as well.
You do have to use the KASA home app to set them up initially, but can easily combine with other home automation systems like Google Home and Alexa. I have both systems possible as well as others. No hub required at all.
Give each port its own name and you can command that device at will. Great work, looking at getting more soon.
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
|---|---|
| Part Number | HS300 |
| Item Weight | 1.55 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 14.17 x 2.49 x 1.48 inches |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Item model number | HS300 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 6 Outlets |
| Color | White |
| Style | Smart Power Strip w/ 6 Outlets |
| Pattern | Power Strip |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Voltage | 125 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Temperature Range | 0ºC ~ 40ºC Degrees Celsius |
| Plug Format | Type B |
| Special Features | Portable, On And Off Switch, Surge Protection, Usb Slot |
| Included Components | 1 HS300 Kasa Smart Power Strip,Quick Start Guide |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 2-year warranty |
