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bugga they don't have 2pk of the energy monitoring ones.
Does anyone know if this is Home Assistant compatible?
Works with Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings
EDIT: Not too sure who negged my comment but I had "Google Home" in my head when I read the query. Good to know it works with Home Assist from the replies below.
Works with Home Assistant
(deleted, replied on wrong comment)
https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/tplink/
KP105 and KP115 is listed
TP-Link changed something a while ago which broke local API but I think it's since been restored with a better official workaround
https://alerts.home-assistant.io/#tplink.markdown
From HA website, it seems only cloud control is supported (no local control OOTB, you need to reach out to support):
TP-Link's latest firmware for Kasa Smart Home devices closes the port (9999) previously used for local control, rendering Home Assistant unable to communicate with these devices. Please see this tweet for details from TP-Link, release notes for firmware are not readily published by TP-Link. Please see this discussion on our community forums for more details.
Update 2020/11/23
TP-Link is offering Home Assistant users a custom version of the latest firmware that will allow the local API to continue to work. You will need to raise a support ticket with TP-Link and provide the MAC address of your switch(es). Please see our blog post for more details.
We encourage all affected users to raise a ticket with TP-Link to help them understand the size of their user base using Home Assistant.
This only ever affected UK variants, not the AU ones. Mine have all worked fine with home assistant. Block them from internet access if you're worried about future updates.
Do you have a source for it only affecting UK varients?
Not trying to call you out here I'd just like to be sure.
@theguwithnoname: https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2020/11/23/tplink-local-a…
There is a response from a user "thoni"
"So i contacted the user tplink in the tplink community.
The response was ‘Since the firmware 1.1.0 was only pushed to HS100/HS110(UK) V4, other hardware versions and other models would not be affected. So this time, only the HS100 V4.1, it needs to be updated to the beta firmware.’"
Anyone know if these have a high pitched noise coming out of them? I can hear my HS110's
No noise at all from the one I have
No noise from mine
The old ones do.
These and the powerboard do not have any coil whine.
Out of curiousity… what do you guys mostly use this for? Was thinking this would be great for a heater, but heater needs manual button press to start ..
I use mine for a bedroom light since the light switches is closer to the door which makes it troublesome to get up and switch it off
Used mine to limit kids on TV, set it switch off 8.30pm so they will have to go bed.
then you need a switchbot my friend, but that by itself only works on bluetooth. needs a hub to use over internet.
just saw switchbot, looks interesting.. it says it works with Google Assistant and smartthings. so it be ok for home wifi?
you need to buy their hub for that.
I use it to switch off the router and NCD when I'm ready to sleep
Use it to turn on and off an aircon
I have an old oil heater to dry the clothes.
I use this under the clothes rack to turn on and off - set timers so it isn't on all day etc.
I also use one to turn on my active studio monitors, instead of powering on and off each speaker.
My Arlo Base Station craps the bed often, so instead of going to the garage, I cycle the power with this.
Lastly, I set my phone charger to come on at around 5am, so it isn't sitting charged all night.
I use it in my garage with the Li-ion battery charger for the garden tools (in conjunction with Home Assistant). When the power draw drops below a threshold (to indicate charging has finished) it turns the charger off.
Can I ask how you set it to turn off at a specific power draw threshold?
Thanks!
In Home Assistant, there's a sensor for the power draw. A state change of that sensor to below a certain value triggers an automation to call switch.turn_off.
https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/tplink/#extractin…
@Speedster: I know this isn't probably the best forum to ask but I've been trying to figure our how to set up this template sensor for power monitoring. I've watched and read a few tutorials but for some reason this is escaping me. I'm usually pretty good at this stuff. Any pointers?
@DATApush3r: The way I look at template sensors is they are used to combine other sensors or extract attributes from sensors, using the scripting language that HA implements.
For example, I request data from my Fronius inverter which returns a large JSON dictionary of various attributes. A template sensor extracts a specific value so I can reference the sensor (sensor.grid_status) rather than the attribute (states.sensor.fronius_json.attributes.Body.Data["Site"].P_Grid).
grid_status: friendly_name: Grid AC Flow value_template: '{{ states.sensor.fronius_json.attributes.Body.Data["Site"].P_Grid | int }}' unit_of_measurement: 'W'
@Speedster: Thank you so much for this explanation, that totally makes sense. I think the key piece I'm missing is where and how you actually setup the sensor template? At first I was using docker for HA but then I realized that you couldn't get some of the add-ons like the File Editor unless you are using the VM image. So I ended up switching to that. I'm assuming you have to use the File Editor to put the sensor template in place but where does it go exactly?
@DATApush3r: https://community.home-assistant.io/t/get-attribute-in-templ…
Have a look at this forum post. You need to change that snippet based on the info for the device you want, and stick that chunk of code under the sensors section of your configuration file.
@theguwithnoname: I ended up getting it working after I started to understand how all the config files work. Thanks all! Next up, saving everything to a git repo!
I have 3 oil column heaters - these plugs save a fortune. Just scheduling a daily OFF for 8am and 10pm stops a heater being 'accidentally' left on all day/night.
Mine turns the pool pump / filter on and off. You get good data on energy consumption too (KP115)
I use it to turn on my electric blanket ahead of going to bed (I live in a cold part of Australia).
Pet heating pad, coffee machine, subwoofer, phone charger to stop charging to 100% to full when I go to sleep.
These look a lot slimmer than the old TP-Link sumo plugs i've got - big improvement.
Ignore what I said
$19/$23 at Bunnings if you don't have Prime or want to wait for shipping.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/products/smart-home/smart-lighti…
Need to buy 2 KP115 to monitor how much energy use it uses.
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What happens if you lose internet, I assume since network still active. All schedules will still be in play?
Likewise with a power outage? When it comes back on it retains schedules?
yes to both. you need internet only to upgrade firmware, or to remote control it away from local network.
shows $23 for KP115 for me
sorry nvm, discount applied at checkout!
You save an additional 5% on this item at checkout.
Is there an equivalent to this sort of tech in an actual power point (GPO)?
Would be great to have these in some select locations looking close to normal power points but able to use home assistant.
You have a variety of options to connect home assistant to grid connect products like this: https://www.bunnings.com.au/deta-grid-connect-smart-double-t…
Using existing firmware:
https://community.home-assistant.io/t/gridconnect-integratio…
Or replace the firmware on the device with ESPHome for the best experience (although this requires some soldering) using the pin template here: https://templates.blakadder.com/deta_6922HA.html
Thanks, the main advantages of custom firmware, device medication seems excessive?
KP115 OOS :( Edit: NVM back
Its available now
Thanks. Was just about to comment about it being OOS but apparently not :)
Can this be used as a timer for an EV granny charger? Or is it likely to burn the house down?
I recall when these were like $4 to $10 a pop with Xiaomi gear, now I can't find any plugs near that price.
KP105 $18.05 or IKEA Tradfri Smart Plug @$20
Decisions…. (will be used to integrate with Home Assistant).
I prefer Zigbee over Wifi.
Anybody compared these with Meross 4 pack for $65.99
https://www.amazon.com.au/Monitor-Control-Function-Compatibl…
Meross are too big compared to these. Check user reviews/pictures on Amazon for an idea.
Just FYI, apart from the logo, these Tapo ones look identical, and I'd be willing to bet they are made by the same manufacturer, just with different branding.
$15 - no energy monitoring - https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08SJ7MLRR/ref=ppx_od_d…
Note, Tapo make energy monitoring ones too, they were on Amazon this morning, but seem to have totally disappeared from Amazon now.
TP Link manufactures two lines of wifi smart plugs: Kasa and Tapo. Kasa is the more expensive line of products. They also use different apps.
At Catch
Get it quick: TP-Link HS100 2.4GHz WiFi Smart Plug - White for $$5!
https://www.catch.com.au/product/tp-link-hs100-2-4ghz-wifi-s…
for those who missed out on this deal, a 2 pack of the KP105 kasa plugs are $33 on good guys commercial (comes to $17.50 each).
![[Prime] TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug KP115 $21.85 (Sold Out), KP105 $18.05 Delivered @ Amazon AU](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/89/632289.jpg?h=a1dcae65)
Was looking at the KP105 the other day. Slightly cheaper if you have Good Guys Commercial, the 2 pack is $33
Otherwise JB also have the 2 pack for $35