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TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip $59 (Was $79) @ JB Hi-Fi

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giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 09:11 jbhifi.com.au (3126 clicks)
Last edited 28/05/2020 - 11:47 by 1 other user

Newish release - and not a bad price considering a single unit is chunky and costs around $30 when it isn't on special.

This unit does not have energy monitoring. Also, my understanding is that the USB Ports are always on and not 'smart'.

Could try and price-match at Officeworks (none of the Officeworks near me in Vic had stock) or use with Westpac offer

Overview

Independently control 3 smart outlets, and charge 2 devices with built-in USB ports. Ideal for controlling electronics in your home, game room, small business, or home office. Set schedules for each outlet individually or control them all in a Group. Control connected devices from the Kasa Smart app or with your favorite voice assistant.

Key Features

Independently control 3 smart outlets and charge 2 devices with 2 built-in USB ports.

Control connected devices from anywhere with the Kasa Smart app. Power up your office remotely and even your holiday lights from the app.

Control your smart power strip using simple voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant,

Surge protection shields sensitive electronics and appliances from sudden power surges that can occur during weather storms and cause irreparable damage.

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  • dy4me on 28/05/2020 - 09:36
    +1

    charge 3 devices with 2 built-in USB ports —-Some serious magic here, 2 ports but I can charge 3 devices. hmm

    • giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 09:42

      Yeah, that was a direct copy, sorry.

      I'll fix it.

    • rookie317 on 28/05/2020 - 10:09
      +1

      If you have one of those two-way wireless charging phones you can.
      /s

    • Chandler on 28/05/2020 - 10:26

      Well he's technically correct, as you could plug in a USB hub and then connect two devices to it and one to the other port on the strip.

      Not sure how it'd handle the power demand, but USB supports a maximum of 127 devices on one port, so very technically you could connect 254 devices to the USB ports on the strip.

      You could then also connect some USB hubs to the power sockets, with each port on those hubs having up to 127 devices… yeah, it gets ludicrous fast.

      Again, power demand would be an issue here.

  • neo on 28/05/2020 - 09:38

    Would this be better than https://www.costco.com.au/TVs-Electronics-Technology/Mirabel…?

    • lukethefish on 28/05/2020 - 09:42
      +1

      I can't see why it would be. I recently bought one at Kmart for $49 posted. The app seems to work for turning sockets on and off but I haven't tested the scheduling features yet.

      One difference could be the surge protection, where Mirabella give no details TP-Link at least provide some specs about it I think.

    • ash2000 on 28/05/2020 - 09:42
      +1

      Looks better. Also available at kmart for a similar price.

      I that said, 'm just trying to think of an situation that requires 3 or 4 smart controlled points so close to each other.

      • lukethefish on 28/05/2020 - 09:44
        +3

        I bought one to use with an aquarium I'm setting up, since things like lights need to be on timer.

        • neo on 28/05/2020 - 09:44

          Same here, that's exactly why I'm after one. Currently using manual schedule ones from Bunnings and it's hard to change the schedule.

        • stuffandthat on 28/05/2020 - 10:29
          +1

          I use mine for my dragons lights - 7 tanks, they work well and on a really hot day I can turn them off from anywhere in the world. I have used them with IFTT but I've found IFTT to be unreliable.

        • bobsmidie on 28/05/2020 - 15:27

          This is what I use mine for. the scheduling works perfectly but the app itself I find a bit buggy. Also linking with the Google home app is not good if someone else uses the Kasa app. So…. Using Google home mini with voice command and then using the Kasa app sometimes Buggs out..

          Man this is a bad description.

          In summary just use the Kasa app not Google home

    • giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 09:43
      +3

      Can't see why not.

      I just don't want multiple apps and quite like the Kasa ecosystem.

      • neo on 28/05/2020 - 09:45

        Can any of these be controlled from Google Home?

        • giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 09:46
          +1

          Both can, although Google can't do the timers for the kasa stuff (just tried)

          • philldo on 28/05/2020 - 10:48
            +1

            @giventofly: You might be able to use IFTTT then with kasa/timers/etc.. make it a bit automagical

        • ozbreaker on 28/05/2020 - 09:48

          Yes they work seamlessly with Google home - though i prefer the KASA app as it tells yout the state of the device.

          have one of these and will get more - only real complaint is that usb ports aren't very high output but good enough to stick bhind the couch and have a couple of cables hidden away - with the heater and non smart light hangign off it.

      • chrisie on 28/05/2020 - 10:12

        Can this TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip work with Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi Hub and APP ?

        • albert0pia on 28/05/2020 - 10:40
          +1

          I can confirm that it works with the SmartThings app. I don't have the hub so can't say anything about that.

          • chrisie on 28/05/2020 - 10:44
            +1

            @albert0pia: Great
            Thank you

          • chrisie on 28/05/2020 - 15:56
            +1

            @albert0pia: Pickup the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip from JB Hi-Fi, can confirm that it works Great with Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi Hub and Samsung SmartThings APP. Real easy to setup.

            • albert0pia on 28/05/2020 - 16:54
              +1

              @chrisie: Oh, I have had the power strip since the beginning of the year. Thanks for the heads up though.

              • chrisie on 28/05/2020 - 17:03
                +1

                @albert0pia: All you need to do is have an account with TP-Link or setup one up , from there it straight forward.

    • yv3s on 28/05/2020 - 09:47
      +2

      TP-Link will more likely maintain their app and support the devices for longer than Mirabella. I have a "Broadlink" Wifi socket adapter that I can't control anymore because the app no longer works on new smartphones.

      • bbqandbargains on 28/05/2020 - 09:55
        +1

        Can't flash TP-Link, so you'll get unlimited support with a flashed Mirabella :)

      • klaw81 on 28/05/2020 - 10:17
        +6

        Mirabella smart-home devices are just Tuya clones, which is the world's largest IoT platform. And you can almost certainly mix and match Mirabella devices with lots of other brands - Brilliant, GridConnect (Arlec), Nimbull and Laser, and I believe Kogan's homebrand stuff too.

        Plus, almost every Tuya device can be flashed with ESPHome or Tasmota firmware, which extends their capability quite a bit.

        TP-Link is a relatively limited closed platform in contrast.

        • giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 10:21

          Assuming you flash these via WiFi?

          • Chandler on 28/05/2020 - 10:30
            +1

            @giventofly: There's various methods depending on the brand and particular device. Some complicated and involving soldering, some as simple as running some software on your PC and turning the device on.

        • neo on 28/05/2020 - 14:10

          When you flash them does that mean you can control any Tuya device from the one Tuya app so doesn't matter if you get a mixture of powerboards i.e. 1xMirabella and 1xArlec?

          • Astronaut Joe on 28/05/2020 - 15:50

            @neo: No - different thing.

            Generally, all the Tuya-based devices will be discoverable by any of the Tuya-based apps. So, for example, control a Genio device with the Mirabella app.

            Flashing them removes them from the Tuya ecosystem altogether, and makes them reliant on you setting them up to use your automation software of choice like HA, OpenHAB, Domoticz etc.

            • neo on 28/05/2020 - 16:10

              @Astronaut Joe: Okay thanks. I ask because I have seen some of the apps, GRIDConnect especially, and they do not look very friendly. I was wondering the best way to control them in one app if I were to get a mixture of devices due to need different features.

              I'm still a little confused by your first comment. Does it mean I could see both a Genio device and a GRIDConnect device in the one app?

              Feel free to PM so that this thread doesn't get out of control :)

              • Astronaut Joe on 28/05/2020 - 16:50
                +1

                @neo:

                Does it mean I could see both a Genio device and a GRIDConnect device in the one app?

                Yes - although naturally there are never any guarantees that any individual device won't decide to play silly buggers.
                This WP thread has some people using them together with the one app:
                https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/3rpmmnz3

      • ozbreaker on 28/05/2020 - 10:58

        Also wondering about security on the lesser known brands (not that the bigger brands aren't guilty of lots of sins in that department!)

    • dcvr on 28/05/2020 - 11:07
      +3

      A major advantage of the TP-Link ones IMO is the addition of an on-off button beside each outlet, which most of the competition do not have.

      I like that I can ask google to turn on the printer OR simply press the button - best of both worlds.

      • oleglap on 28/05/2020 - 14:57
        +1

        I was about to comment with the same thing - even though I'm unlikely to use those buttons, it's good to know they are there!

    • caviar on 28/05/2020 - 13:05

      $39 @ the perth costco

  • yourpants on 28/05/2020 - 10:42
    +1

    Can stack with this Targeted Westpac deal from yesterday:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/540141

    Brings it to $49

    • giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 10:56

      Added to description - cheers

  • AsukaST on 28/05/2020 - 11:01
    -4

    FYI: A single smart plug HS100 costs under $15 when it's on sale
    I will wait and won't pay more than $40 for this strip

    • lgacb08 on 28/05/2020 - 11:54
      +6

      That single plug will occupy all 2 spaces of your gpo too, using 1 of them on the 8 outlet board is likely to take up all 1-3 adjacent spots

    • ozbreaker on 28/05/2020 - 12:09
      +1

      Fair enough if price is your only driver. I also haven't seen it at that price for a long time.

      The caveat is then you need 3 plug outlets and/or a powerboard and as the individual plugs are quite wide they don't sit next to each other nicely you need a powerboard which is specifically quite spaced out and you're then maintaining and setting up seperate devices and the related overheads.

  • hypie on 28/05/2020 - 12:20

    Have the older TP link model - pretty sure it is anyway.

    Works great, USB's can be turned on and off as well. Never drops out.

    • giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 14:01
      +1

      I just set this up, unfortunately you cannot turn off the USB

  • Craigo W on 28/05/2020 - 12:27
    +1

    I can recommend the Bunnings offering $39.99, less than $10 per port with USB type A and C. https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-4-outlet-smart-powerboard-…

    • NigelTufnel on 28/05/2020 - 13:02

      Do you by any chance know if these can be flashed with TuyaConvert to add to Home Assistant?

      • NeX on 28/05/2020 - 13:23

        Yep, I flashed my one to run Tasmota.
        I'm yet to add to home assistant, but you'll be able to if you set up an MQTT broker and use that.

        • NigelTufnel on 28/05/2020 - 15:23

          Cool. Yeah, I've already got some Brilliant single switches in HA with tasmota and mqtt.

      • raun on 28/05/2020 - 21:18

        I bought one, flashed to tasmota with tuya convert and have it hooked up to my hubitat. Works well.

      • frazel on 29/05/2020 - 08:18

        @NigelTufnel

        Whats the point of flashing these devices? Extra capabilities? Security? Support?

        • NigelTufnel on 29/05/2020 - 11:56
          +1

          It allows to you access the device locally without having to connect to a cloud account. I use them to control them through my home automation system (Home assistant), so can link it to and trigger it from devices that would be on different ecosystems that wouldn't talk to each other naturally.

    • hazzad on 28/05/2020 - 13:21

      have actually found the Arlec stuff pretty reliable. Bought a few of the smart bulb/plug packs a few months back. Setup 4 bulbs, all have stayed online, app works well, schedules work perfectly and integrates into Google Home effortlessly via Grid Connect portal.

    • Gmetal on 01/06/2020 - 11:13

      Thats great value, but doesnt have the individual manual override switches for each like the TP link has. Great option though if you dont need that.

  • giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 14:02

    Just set mine up, wish I got another one.

    Can confirm that mine has no high-pitched coil whine that the individual plugs suffer from.

    • mooboy on 28/05/2020 - 14:21

      Do individual plugs normally suffer from whine? I've only got one, and I'm normally super sensitive to electronic whine - but didn't notice any from mine.

      • giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 14:30

        All 3 of mine do

    • larkan on 31/05/2020 - 12:29

      Thank you so much. This is precisely what I was wondering.

  • samkenny on 28/05/2020 - 14:24

    Does anyone know that monitors power consumption as well? I xioami ones do but they only work in China.
    (I can't believe I did a thesis on this product with power monitoring and more and yet only "dumb" smart plugs have so far come to market)

    • ozbreaker on 28/05/2020 - 15:14

      this one does not - they sell and individual plug that does though.

  • itsmehuey on 28/05/2020 - 15:18
    -1

    can you control the usb ports? I.e. if I have a neon light or a LED light vanity plugged into the USBs, can you control (turn on/off) them?

    • hazzad on 28/05/2020 - 15:24
      +2

      according to title description, USB ports are always on. That is cant be controlled.

      • itsmehuey on 28/05/2020 - 15:29

        thanks for confirming that. Does anyone know if there are any smart powerboards that allow for this kind of control?

        • NigelTufnel on 28/05/2020 - 16:02

          Not that I've seen. Just plug a USB charger into one of the outlets.

        • bejahi on 28/05/2020 - 16:03

          Nigel beat me to it 😛

  • psnatch on 28/05/2020 - 15:52
    +1

    Ordered. Thanks OP :)

  • BargainHunter55 on 28/05/2020 - 19:36

    Damn, I thought it was a Wii controller at first. Mine recently broke need a new one.

    • giventofly on 28/05/2020 - 20:09

      $59 for a Wii controller?

  • Italkdigital on 29/05/2020 - 09:55

    I use to switch on my pc through a single tplink WiFi smart socket then use team viewer app from my mobile to remotely control my pc,.. though eventually my PC power supply blew up

    I assumed switching on/off the PC from the power switch wasnt a good idea for the healthiness of th PC power supply so stoped doing it, mind you it was an expensive 1200watt power supply, though I did buy the power supply secondhand

    Anyone have any opinions as not a good idea?

    • giventofly on 29/05/2020 - 09:57

      Can't speak to the recommendations but this is what I do to turn it on as I can't reach the power button on my pc

    • moonphase on 29/05/2020 - 17:55

      next time use POE…..

      • Italkdigital on 29/05/2020 - 18:26

        POE?

        • [Deactivated] on 31/05/2020 - 08:20

          I think he meant Wake-on-LAN

  • SurfingWithTheAlient on 29/05/2020 - 10:35
    +1

    I've got a few of these and also the single (HS100 I think) units. They are great!

    To answer various questions above:

    What situation would require multiple smart outlets together like this? For me it's because we have a 2 year old who likes to turn on the various components that make up a Karaoke setup (don't judge me!) in our TV unit to look at the pretty lights. So I switch it all off via the power point which is in a difficult to reach location.
    Now I have a single HS100 plus this 3 port board and by linking it to Google home, I can say "Hey Google, turn on Karaoke!" and 4 x devices - an amp (AV receiver), wireless mic receiver, small mixer and powered speakers all come on. Alternatively I can use the Kasa app or Google Home on my phone to turn them all on, or individually.

    I've also got 2 x HS100 units that power fairy lights strung at different places in the house and can turn them on/off the same way as again the plugs are in hard to reach places.

    Someone asked whether it works with Samsung Smart Things - it does. I can control them via the ST app on my phone. I've got a Samsung smart fridge with an LCD display which uses Smart Things and can control it all that way as well.

    So yes, Google Home, Smart Things and the Kasa app all work and you can group units together to control them all at once.

    So far the units have been great and all I'd say when buying these sort of things is to stick to one brand. Sure you can unify things within Google Home or Smart Things (and probably an Apple equivalent but I dont know offhand) but all the different brands have their own setup app and you probably don't want to go managing different ones.

    They are a really good way to add a few smarts to an older house. Haven't tried the TPLink light globes but if they go on special I'll give them a go.

    I haven't noticed any whine with the HS100's but then again years of LOUD music may have dimmed that facility :)

    • Italkdigital on 29/05/2020 - 10:57

      If smart things work so then you can control it through Bixby voice? I never bothered checking on my Note 9 well Google works fine

      • SurfingWithTheAlient on 29/05/2020 - 13:10

        I just tried Bixby with "Hey Bixby, turn on the lights" and both (2 x HS100's) sets of fairy lights came on at the same time.

        So it looks like that's a yes! I hadn't tried Bixby with this before.

        • Italkdigital on 29/05/2020 - 18:28

          Wow cool thanks, I'll have a go myself, go Bixby 👍

        • Italkdigital on 19/06/2020 - 21:36

          Got to ask do you need the Samsung Hub with Smartthings to have Bixby voice working? Cheers

          • SurfingWithTheAlient on 21/06/2020 - 09:16

            @Italkdigital: No, works without the hub. That being said, I bought a couple of Smartthings water leak sensors from JB Hi-fi last weekend and Smartthings said I needed a hub, so I ended up getting one.
            But the above I wrote before that happened so all good.

  • Italkdigital on 29/05/2020 - 10:55

    Electric blanket, bedside lamp

    anyway I've got the brilliant single versions saying that for the price it's handy having 4x outlets as I'm sure I'll invent use for the other 2x outlets

    I noticed also the timers on the brilliant are stored in the unit not in the cloud so if no internet they'll still work, very handy to make sure my electric blanket is off when I leave home in the morning mind you I've placed 4 off switch timings in a 3 hour span just in case I switch it on if I stay in bed for another hour

  • moonphase on 29/05/2020 - 17:57

    The only downside of HS100 was the bulky size so I guess this would resolve some problem of that.

  • mgrovy on 29/05/2020 - 23:24

    Available on ebay for $59 too by Bing Lee
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TP-Link-KP303-Kasa-Smart-Wi-Fi-P…

  • ExtraSalt on 30/05/2020 - 21:00
    +1

    seems like I'm the only one here who uses and highly recommends the Arlec GridIt Smart Board for $39.

    • chrisie on 30/05/2020 - 22:07

      Is there a way to get the Arlec GridIt Smart Board to work with Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi Hub and APP

      • ExtraSalt on 31/05/2020 - 10:07
        +1

        I'm not sure but there's no reason why you couldn't via IFTTT or pair it via another ST-compatible Tuya based app. But ye sorry I don't use ST myself…prob should though

        • chrisie on 31/05/2020 - 12:00

          Thanks for your reply but at this stage it is a little beyond me as I'm only starting to get into the smart environment via the Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi Hub and APP. Is there any site/s that you could suggest I could go to that would give me some further insight to great world of automation .

          • Italkdigital on 20/06/2020 - 08:01

            @chrisie: Question if you ended up buying the tp-link, do you need a hub to use Samsung smartthings well the tp-link switch is listed in the smartthings app in my Samsung Note 9 mobile so wondering if can connect straight through without a hub, cheers

            • chrisie on 20/06/2020 - 09:58

              @Italkdigital: As far as I'm aware yes you do need the hub.

              • Italkdigital on 20/06/2020 - 10:49

                @chrisie: Don't know if you wanna try actually I'd be really interested to know,.. as the tp-link is listed as a device too work with smartthings,.. so my guess is like google assistant it might control the switch directly without having a hub inbetween like how google assistant does, but then again Samsung might force us too spend the money to buy there hub also you might wanna see if some of the other Samsung devices work without the hub also

                But wondering too roughly how much is a Samsung hub

                • SurfingWithTheAlient on 21/06/2020 - 09:20

                  @Italkdigital: You don't need a hub to control the power on the tp link outlets (see my other content) via Smartthings or Google mini. Hubs are normally about $120ish and JBs latest sale had them for low 80s so I got one.

    • Italkdigital on 31/05/2020 - 10:05

      Ill be buying one and remove my 2x brilliant single type, well are on power board screwed to the back of my side bed draws so they stick out a fair bit (can't have draws against wall) so using the Arlec GridIt Smart Board will solve this anyway same sh**t different bucket why pay more they pretty much do the same thing and all work with Google voice 🤑🤪😬👍

      • ExtraSalt on 31/05/2020 - 10:10

        yeah they are really great and for the price and I can't see why I would want to pay any more. i have one in my home office, behind my TV and for the modem/router which i have on a timer turn on/off at night to sorta reset the net and whatnot. They pair as individual smart sockets or as an entire board so if something buggers up I can just reset that specific device.

        • Italkdigital on 31/05/2020 - 11:43

          Timer on the modem/WiFi we trying to avoid those 5G radio waves are we lolz 🥺

          • ExtraSalt on 31/05/2020 - 12:49

            @Italkdigital: Uh no lol..

            to reset the net and whatnot

            Aka so it hard resets at night when nobody is using it anyway rather than having issues during the day/evening and nobody cbb standing up and resetting the dawn thing.

    • Italkdigital on 19/06/2020 - 21:38

      Got one works great so many features within the app 👍

      • ExtraSalt on 20/06/2020 - 07:38

        Ye she's pretty well priced as well. Are you using it with the Grid Connect app? I just linked mine to the Genio since I already had some Genio bulbs around

        • Italkdigital on 20/06/2020 - 07:56

          Yes using the Grid Connect app, one thing I wish it could do as the tp-link is it can used with Bixby voice on my Samsung phone but then I'd have to spend $20 more plus the tp-link only has 3x plugs over 4x for the Arlec

          • ExtraSalt on 20/06/2020 - 08:09

            @Italkdigital: Oh I didn't think about trying it with Bixby because I just use GA. Have you tried manually inputting a custom Bixby routine with a custom phrase to trigger it? I used to do that when Bixby refused to open apps like Google Maps a few years ago

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