How to Set Up TP-Link Smart Lighting for Ambiance and Convenience
Posted on 20th June 2023
Creating the perfect ambiance with smart lighting
Smart lighting is one of the most popular applications of home automation. And for good reason: adding programmable, remote-controllable lighting to your home can make your life more convenient and your evenings more enjoyable.
If you’re looking to get started with smart lighting, TP-Link’s Kasa line of smart bulbs and switches is a great place to start. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up TP-Link smart lighting and create lighting scenes that can be activated with a single tap.
What you’ll need
To get started, you’ll need the following:
- A TP-Link account
- A compatible TP-Link smart bulb or switch
- The Kasa app for Android or iOS
Step 1: Create a TP-Link account
If you don’t already have a TP-Link account, you’ll need to create one. You can do this by visiting https://www.tplinkcloud.com/ and clicking on the “Create Account” button.
Enter your email address, create a password, and click on the “Create Account” button.
Step 2: Download the Kasa app
Next, you’ll need to download the Kasa app for Android or iOS. The Kasa app is how you’ll control your TP-Link smart bulbs and switches.
Once the Kasa app is installed on your phone, open it and tap on the “Create Account” button.
Enter your email address and password, and tap on the “Log In” button.
Step 3: Add a TP-Link smart bulb or switch
Once you’re logged in, tap on the “Add Device” button.
Select the type of device you’re adding, and follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
Step 4: Create a lighting scene
Now that your TP-Link smart bulb or switch is set up, you can start creating lighting scenes.
To do this, tap on the “Scenes” tab and then tap on the “Create Scene” button.
Give your scene a name, and then tap on the “Add Device” button.
Select the device you want to add, and then adjust the settings to your liking.
When you’re finished, tap on the “Save” button.
Step 5: Activate your lighting scene
To activate your lighting scene, tap on the “Scenes” tab and then tap on the scene you want to activate.
Your TP-Link smart bulb or switch will now adjust to the settings you specified in the scene.
Conclusion
With TP-Link smart lighting, it’s easy to create the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner setting or a bright and energizing space to work in, TP-Link has you covered.
What are your favorite TP-Link smart lighting scenes? Let us know in the comments below!
To complete your TP-Link smart lighting setup, you’ll need to connect your lights to the TP-Link Kasa app. In the app, you can create schedules and Scenes, and even set your lights to turn on and off automatically based on your location. Here’s how to get started:
1. Open the TP-Link Kasa app and tap the Add Device button.
2. Select Smart Lighting from the list of available devices.
3. Choose your light type from the list of options.
4. Follow the instructions in the app to connect your light to your Wi-Fi network.
5. Once your light is connected, you can start creating schedules and Scenes.
To create a schedule, tap the schedule icon in the bottom-right corner of the app. Then, tap the plus icon in the top-right corner and follow the instructions. You can set your light to turn on and off at specific times, or you can have it turn on and off based on your location.
To create a Scene, tap the Scenes icon in the bottom-left corner of the app. Then, tap the plus icon in the top-right corner and follow the instructions. You can choose from a variety of preset Scenes, or you can create your own custom Scene.
With your TP-Link smart lighting setup complete, you can now enjoy the convenience of having your lights turn on and off automatically.
Create a Schedule
Smart lighting is convenient because you can schedule when your lights turn on and off. This is great for when you’re on vacation or if you want to make it look like your home is occupied even when it’s not.
To create a schedule, open the TP-Link Kasa app and tap on the light you want to schedule. Then tap on the schedule icon (it looks like a clock). From here, you can create a schedule for the light to turn on and off at specific times.
Use voice commands
If you have an Amazon Echo or a Google Home, you can control your TP-Link smart lights using voice commands. To do this, you’ll need to connect your TP-Link account to your Amazon or Google account.
Open the TP-Link Kasa app and tap on the menu icon in the top-left corner. Then tap on “Smart Home” and select the Amazon or Google account you want to use. Now you can say things like “Alexa, turn on the living room light” or “Hey Google, turn off the kitchen light”.
Use IFTTT to automate your lights
IFTTT is a service that lets you create automations using different “applets”. For example, you can create an applet that turns on your lights when your Nest Cam detects movement. Or you can create an applet that turns off your lights when your Nest Thermostat is set to “Away”.
To use IFTTT with TP-Link smart lights, you’ll need to create a new account and connect it to your TP-Link account. Once you’ve done that, you can browse the available applets or create your own.
Conclusion
Smart lighting is a great way to add ambiance to your home and convenience to your life. With TP-Link smart lights, you can control your lights from your phone, your voice, and even automate them using IFTTT.
