How to Install Kasa (Tp-Link) HS300 Outlet Strip

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When I open the Kasa Integration app, I see a message that reads:

HS300 Multiplug . Requires special handling. Read install instructions.

I assume the "install instructions" means instructions for installinng the Hubitat app. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble finding these install instructions for the Kasa Integration app.

Also, any advice on using the HS300 with Hubitat is appreciated.

Thank you.

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The link to the instructions is at the top - right of the page at the "?" icon. Below is the link.

'HubitatActive/KasaDevices/README.md at master · DaveGut/HubitatActive · GitHub

However, somewhere the explicit instructions for the HS300 are not present. Issue is length of the Kasa App device names must each be short (less than 14 characters per device) in order to work-around a limitation in Hubitat UDP implementation. The name in Hubitat can be anything you want.

Experience: I have had a HS300 runnining continually in Hubitat for over 4 years. No issues from me; however, relatively rock solid. (However, I personally am not buying new Kasa devices, favoring Tapo devices using my community integration.)

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Thank you. I saw the GitHub page but was immediately presented with a notice saying it was "deprecated". I thought I'd ask here instead of reading through a deprecated document that might not be up to date.

I'm not seeing any voltage or power info in Hubitat. Is there a trick to get that working or is it not supported?

Again, thanks for the help.

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Under the Preferences tab, enable energy monitor allows you to enable this feature for the device.

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Thank you.

I see the Commands tab in the Device view allows me to turn the LED's ON or OFF. This triggers an event in the device events but apparently the LED's don't appear as a separate device.

I'm looking to be able to turn the LED's on or off from Rule Manager and/or Dashboard. Any ideas?

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I just purchased the Kasa HS300 to use with Hubitat. Should I return that and look for a different smart power strip? Possibly the ZEN20 800LR for twice the price?

I know that the protocols are different, wifi vs zwave. I would prefer solid Hubitat integration.

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FWIW, I've had a Kase HS300 for a few years and the integration has been solid.

YMMV.

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