How to Set Up TP-Link Smart Plugs for Energy Management
Posted on 17th June 2023
What You Need
- A TP-Link smart plug
- A TP-Link Kasa account
- The Kasa app for iOS or Android
How to Set Up Your Smart Plug
- Start by creating a TP-Link Kasa account. You can do this by opening the Kasa app and tapping the create account button on the login screen.
- Once you have an account, log in and go to the device tab. Here you should see a + button in the top right corner. Tap it.
- From here, select “Smart Plug” from the list of devices.
- Now you need to connect your smart plug to your home’s Wi-Fi network. To do this, tap the “Wi-Fi Network” option and enter your network password when prompted.
- Once your smart plug is connected to Wi-Fi, give it a name and tap the “Done” button. Your smart plug is now set up and ready to use!
How to Use Your Smart Plug
To use your smart plug, simply go to the device tab in the Kasa app and tap the switch next to your device to turn it on or off. You can also tap the “device settings” icon to set a schedule or timer for your device.
If you want to power monitor your device, you can do so by tapping the “power monitoring” option in the device settings menu. Here you can see how much power your device is using, as well as how much it’s costing you.
You can also set up energy-saving schedules for your smart plug by tapping the “scheduling” option in the device settings menu. This is a great way to save money on your energy bill by making sure your devices are only turned on when you need them.
In the previous article, we looked at how to set up TP-Link smart plugs for energy management. We now need to look at how to configure them for our needs.
The first thing we need to do is to create a new device in the TP-Link Kasa app. To do this, tap on the “+” icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen. This will bring up a list of devices that can be added to the app. Scroll down until you find the “Smart Plug” entry and tap on it.
The next screen will ask you to select the type of smart plug that you are setting up. For this example, we will be using the “HS100” model. Tap on this option and then tap on the “Confirm” button.
The next screen will ask you to give the device a name. For this example, we will call it ” living room plug “. Once you have given the device a name, tap on the “Confirm” button.
The next screen will ask you to select the Wi-Fi network that the smart plug will be connected to. Select the network that you want to use and then enter the password for it. Once you have done this, tap on the “Confirm” button.
The next screen will ask you to select the location for the smart plug. For this example, we will select the ” Living Room ” option. Once you have done this, tap on the “Confirm” button.
The next screen will ask you to select the time zone for the smart plug. For this example, we will select the ” US/Pacific ” option. Once you have done this, tap on the “Confirm” button.
The next screen will ask you to select the power type for the smart plug. For this example, we will select the ” 120V ” option. Once you have done this, tap on the “Confirm” button.
The final screen will ask you to review the settings for the smart plug. Once you have reviewed the settings, tap on the “Confirm” button.
Once the smart plug has been added to the TP-Link Kasa app, you will be able to see it listed on the main screen. Tap on the entry for the smart plug to open up the control panel for it.
From here, you can turn the smart plug on or off, as well as set a schedule for it. To do this, tap on the “Schedule” option.
On the next screen, you can tap on the “Add Schedule” button to add a new schedule.
On the “Add Schedule” screen, you can choose when you want the schedule to start and end, as well as what days of the week it should operate on. Once you have configured the schedule, tap on the “Save” button.
You can also tap on the “Advanced Settings” button to configure the smart plug to work with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
To do this, tap on the “Link with Amazon Alexa” or “Link with Google Assistant” option.
On the next screen, you will need to sign in to your Amazon or Google account. Once you have done this, you will be able to link the smart plug to your voice assistant.
Once the smart plug has been linked to your voice assistant, you will be able to control it using voice commands. For example, you can say “Alexa, turn on the living room light” or “Hey Google, turn off the living room light”.
In this article, we have looked at how to set up and configure TP-Link smart plugs for energy management. We have also looked at how to use them with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
If you want to get more out of your TP-Link smart plugs, you can set them up for energy management. With this feature, you can track your energy usage and set limits to help save on your electricity bill.
To set up energy management for your TP-Link smart plug, open the Kasa app and tap the device you want to manage. Then, tap the “Energy” tab and toggle the “Energy Management” switch to the “On” position.
Now, you can set a monthly energy limit for your device. To do this, tap the “Monthly Limit” option and enter the amount of energy you want to use each month. Once you’ve entered your limit, tap the “Save” button.
If you want to track your energy usage, you can view your energy consumption history in the Kasa app. To do this, tap the “History” option and select the time period you want to view.
By setting up energy management for your TP-Link smart plugs, you can save money on your electricity bill and get more out of your devices.
