I've installed numerous TP-Link Kasa smart plugs and switches to integrate my home lighting with my Alexa Echos and Show 8 as well as my Ring doorbells and cameras. I'm amazed at how well all these different systems work together. I needed an outdoor smart plug to control both some outside Christmas lights as well as a bird bath heater. This Kasa Smart K400 Outdoor Smart Plug works perfectly. Since the two outlets on the plug can be controlled independently, I plugged my heated bird bath into one and my Christmas lights into the other. I especially like the Kasa Android app, which allows you to easily set what time you want the lights to come on and go off. You can also set it to come on at Sunset (or a prescribed number of minutes before or after sunset) (similarly with Sunrise). You can set different times for each day of the week if you want. A very nice and easy to use app. Installation of the Smart Plug was also very straightforward with step-by-step guidance from the app.
For my heated bird bath, I set up a routine using the If This Then That (IFTTT) app. I set the heater to turn on if the outside temperature drops below 35 deg F and turn off if the outside temp goes above 35 deg F. One thing to be aware of - the Kasa outlet must not be limited to Local control if you want outside apps such as IFTTT to work with it. For some reason, my outdoor smart plug reverted to local control and there is no obvious way to get out of this state using the app. After researching this on the web, the one solution that seemed to work was to assign the smart plug a reserved DHCP IP address on your home router. I did this and then reset the switch. All works fine now.
Bottom line is this is a waterproof outdoor smart outlet that works well, has an easy to use and very flexible controlling app, and integrates nicely into the smart house ecosystem (at least with Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT which are the ones I've tried). I would gladly buy this again if I need another one.
| Operating Voltage | 94 Volts |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Plug In |
| Brand | Kasa Smart |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 4.9 x 2.38 x 2.29 inches |
| International Protection Rating | IP64 |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
| Controller Type | IFTTT, Google Assistant, vera, Amazon Alexa |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Color | Black |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Part Number | KP400 |
| Item Weight | 10.5 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.9 x 2.38 x 2.29 inches |
| Item model number | KP400 |
| Style | 2-Socket Old Version |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Plug Format | Type B |
| Included Components | (1) Smart Outdoor Plug (1) Socket Cover (1) Clamp and Screw (1) Quick Start Guide |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 2 Years |
