This configuration is uncommon but can be found in larger homes or rooms with configurations that allow entry from more than two locations. In this situation, you can turn the light on and off from any of the switches.
#KASA SMART SWITCH INSTALLATION SERIES#
With a four-way switch, a total of three or more switches control a light or series of lights. If there are no screw terminals on your switch, there may be three push-in connectors on the back of the switch housing, one of which should be labeled "common." The labeling on the back of a switch may be difficult without cleaning it off and using a flashlight. Three-way switches typically have three screw terminals on the housing, one of which will be a different color or marked "common." There may also be a separate green ground screw attached to the mounting flange of the switch (the ground wire may or may not be connected). While it is difficult to know exactly how your home was wired when it was originally built, there are several things you can look for to see if your switch scenario is compatible with HS210. There are multiple wiring configurations for three-way switches and not all are compatible with HS210. Some three-way switches may not even be located in the same room, but they may still serve to control a light in a common space (a switch may be located in both a garage and kitchen if it controls a patio light accessible from both locations). This switch configuration is often found in hallways, stairways or rooms where you have multiple entry points. In this configuration, you can turn the light on and off from either location. With a three-way switch, two separate light switches control a light or series of lights.
#KASA SMART SWITCH INSTALLATION UPGRADE#
You can still upgrade this configuration with HS200 Smart Switch, but you will need to wire-nut the bundle of load wires together as HS200 only has one load lead. If no other light switches control these lights, you likely have a standard switch that is being used as a junction for multiple load wires. In situations where one switch controls multiple light fixtures (like in a bathroom vanity or multiple pendant lights, etc.), you may find multiple wires connected to the same screw terminal/push-in connectors on the switch. If there are more than two wires contented to the switch, it is likely a three-way switch, however, there are some instances where more than two wires will be connected to a standard switch.
There may also be a ground wire connected. There must be 2 wires (usually black) connected to screw terminals or push connectors on the back of the switch housing. You can identify a single-pole wall switch when you remove it from the junction box. If your light can only be switched from a single location, it's most likely a standard/single-pole switch. This switch can be upgraded to a Smart Switch using the TP-Link HS200 Wi-Fi Smart Switch (so long as there are neutral wires in the junction box). This is the most common light switch found in a home. With a standard or single-pole wall switch, only one switch controls a light or series of lights. There are several types of light switches that you will encounter when upgrading a switch to a Smart Switch in your home.
One could remove a little drywall at the Kasa ears so the switches sink down some. I'm too far down this path to return them. Others - like me - will grind their teeth with each lightswitch they pass in the house. I imagine some people won't notice or care. This seems to be a common complaint for a couple years.
the glossy of the Kasa and the other switches. The Legrand is the least offensive, although it is matte vs. I assume you are referring to screwless covers? The thicker Kasa face (proud from the wall) causes the mounting frame to sit higher, which causes the snap-on cover to have a gap to the wall.ĭid you find color-compatible dumb switches? I have Leviton (HD), Eaton (Lowes), and LeGrand (Menards), and all are darker than the bright white of the Kasa.
I've got 11 installed (and a few more to go), and found this issue when I picked up dumb switches and covers. It seems the although the Kasa switches work well, are from a major brand, and are very nicely prices - someone dropped the ball when they went with the thick ears and the bright white color.
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