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    Smart Home Systems - Opinions on TP-Link Kasa

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    • JaredBuschJ
      JaredBusch
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      No idea.

      I have no issues with TP-Link in general for home networking gear.

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      • scottalanmillerS
        scottalanmiller
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        Yeah, seems like they are fine in general, I used them a bit in Europe, and they know about patching and stuff. Not like someone random and non-technical like GE or Philips. I'd rather a tech company adding lights, than a light company adding tech.

        And the no-hub approach is nice.

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        • JaredBuschJ
          JaredBusch
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          WTF 9K?
          https://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-5609_LB130.html

          I use (non smart) 5K LED lights in our house and the shit is white as hell.

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          • JaredBuschJ
            JaredBusch
            last edited by

            oh nice.. requires "secure" wifi. obviously it probably only means it will not use an open WiFi and we all know security is relative. but still.

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            • scottalanmillerS
              scottalanmiller
              last edited by

              Yeah, the features all "seem" pretty positive. Real world testing seems to be needed.

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              • NashBrydgesN
                NashBrydges @scottalanmiller
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                @scottalanmiller said in Smart Home Systems - Opinions on TP-Link Kasa:

                Has anyone looked at or used TP-Link Kasa smart home gear? Wondering how good it is, how the apps work. Works with Alexa, which is a requirement for us. Seems like a good value.

                https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/smart-home/

                I use them extensively throughout my house with Alexa. I have 10 of the HS200 and 8 of the HS100 and HS105 plugs. They only work on 2.4Ghz wifi. Have had the odd random disconnect but they're pretty easy to reconnect.

                Only thing is that if you use Ubiquity AC access points, you'll need to log into the Unify manager to disable 5Ghz band otherwise they're a bitch to connect.

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                • black3dynamiteB
                  black3dynamite @NashBrydges
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                  @nashbrydges said in Smart Home Systems - Opinions on TP-Link Kasa:

                  @scottalanmiller said in Smart Home Systems - Opinions on TP-Link Kasa:

                  Has anyone looked at or used TP-Link Kasa smart home gear? Wondering how good it is, how the apps work. Works with Alexa, which is a requirement for us. Seems like a good value.

                  https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/smart-home/

                  I use them extensively throughout my house with Alexa. I have 10 of the HS200 and 8 of the HS100 and HS105 plugs. They only work on 2.4Ghz wifi. Have had the odd random disconnect but they're pretty easy to reconnect.

                  Only thing is that if you use Ubiquity AC access points, you'll need to log into the Unify manager to disable 5Ghz band otherwise they're a bitch to connect.

                  Why not create a separate 2.4 and 5GHz ssid instead of disabling it?

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                  • NashBrydgesN
                    NashBrydges @black3dynamite
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                    @black3dynamite Already maxed out at 4 SSIDs lol. At least, for now. In a couple months, I will be able to free one up and use it for those devices.

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                    • coliverC
                      coliver
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                      This is nice. I've got some TP-Link consumer grade stuff. This might be a project I need to look into.

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                      • travisdh1T
                        travisdh1 @NashBrydges
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                        @nashbrydges said in Smart Home Systems - Opinions on TP-Link Kasa:

                        @black3dynamite Already maxed out at 4 SSIDs lol. At least, for now. In a couple months, I will be able to free one up and use it for those devices.

                        Maybe it's a good thing I got a Pro at home, sounds like I'll need a bunch of networks eventually.

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                        • dbeatoD
                          dbeato @travisdh1
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                          @travisdh1 said in Smart Home Systems - Opinions on TP-Link Kasa:

                          @nashbrydges said in Smart Home Systems - Opinions on TP-Link Kasa:

                          @black3dynamite Already maxed out at 4 SSIDs lol. At least, for now. In a couple months, I will be able to free one up and use it for those devices.

                          Maybe it's a good thing I got a Pro at home, sounds like I'll need a bunch of networks eventually.

                          Unifi has a limit of 4 SSIDs so even with a Pro device you have that limit. It is a limit of the software.

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                          • dbeatoD
                            dbeato
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                            As for TP-LInk, I have always been a fan of their managed switches as they work well and when in need to buy switches in a pinch, I buy them from Microcenter same day, although now Microcenter sells Ubiquiti now.

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