Kasa Dimmer Switch (wifi)

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Trying to add a Kasa Dimmer HS220 (wifi) and Hubitat C8 using the KASA integration and it won't add it

I'm seeing this error in the log
KasaInt-2.3.6: addDevice: [status:failedToAdd, label:Soffit Dimmer, driver:kasaSmart_plug_dimmer, ip:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, errorMsg:com.hubitat.app.exception.UnknownDeviceTypeException: Device type 'kasaSmart_plug_dimmer' in namespace 'davegutBuiltin' not found]

Seeing some guidance in the community here but I don't see anything specific where I can update the device name

Can someone point me to where I can update the devicename to see if I can get this working in Hubitat? I've used the Kasa Integration to set up wifi smart plugs and have had no issues.

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This indicates you are not on the current version. Need to update Hub to latest version and try again. Hard for me to troubleshoot a baseline I do not have installed.

The HS200 is not a dimmer. It is a simple switch. Please provide the following:

  • Model Number and Name from the Kasa Phone App, Dimmers in the Kasa line are the KS240, HS220-LA, KS225 (Matter), ES20MP, ES20M, KS220, and KS230. Be explicit, please, so I can research.
  • Firmware version from the Kasa Phone App.

Something is not right. Help me solve it.

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Thanks for this information. I've updated the Hub to the latest version and retried the install. This time it doesn't find the device in the scan, and when I check under the gear icon this is reported
failedAdds ArrayList [{driver=kasaSmart_plug_dimmer, ip=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, label=Soffit Dimmer}]
From the phone app:
Model: HS220
Hardware Version: 3.26
Firmware Version: 1.0.1

From the packaging:
HS220(CA) (& apologies for the typo)
Version 3.20

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Thanks for the reply. The version you have is a brand new (March 20 initial firmware release) hardware build and can not use the Built-In integration. The API, port, and encoding are based on the Tapo (i call it TP-Link protocol).

Work-around: Use the TP-Link integrtion at link: [RELEASE] TP-LINK TAPO Plug, Switch, Bulb, Hub and Robovac Integration

AFTER YOU OPEN THE APP, SELECT the OPTION "Install Kasa Hub and Matter Devices".

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Thanks for this information - I installed the new integration and it won't find the dimmer, checking the logs I see this:
esPage: WAITING ON YOU. [installedDevices:, uninstalledDevices:[:], requiredDrivers:]
app:372024-04-26 08:09:18.067infotapo_device_install-2.3.7b: addDevicesPage: FINDING DEVICES. [action:getSmartLanData, timeOut:10, hostArray:[2, 254], pollSegment:[XXX.XXX.X]]
app:372024-04-26 08:09:15.657infotapo_device_install-2.3.7b: starting Tapo Setup and Installation, kasaMatter = false
app:372024-04-26 08:09:08.529infotapo_device_install-2.3.7b: addDevicesPage: WAITING ON YOU. [installedDevices:, uninstalledDevices:[:], requiredDrivers:]
app:372024-04-26 08:09:02.110infotapo_device_install-2.3.7b: starting Tapo Setup and Installation, kasaMatter = false
app:372024-04-26 08:08:49.413infotapo_device_install-2.3.7b: addDevicesPage: FINDING DEVICES. [action:getSmartLanData, timeOut:10, hostArray:[2, 254], pollSegment:[XXX.XXX.X]]
app:372024-04-26 08:08:45.101infotapo_device_install-2.3.7b: starting Tapo Setup and Installation, kasaMatter = false

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KasaMatter = false indicates you did not select the option

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Ah - once again thanks. I didn't see the option, but will find it and select it when I am back onsite in a few days.

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Tried it with the Option "Install Kasa Hub and Matter Devices" set and at first it wouldn't find the dimmer switch, but after a couple of tries and opening it on my mobile Kasa app (which I think was in the install instructions) it found the device and its installed!

Thanks so much!

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