None of my Kasa switches work as trigger using Alexa voice commands

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After much ado, I've determined that none of my Kasa switches will function as a rule trigger, when using Alexa voice commands. For example my Office Lamp was a trigger, when I told Alexa to shut it off at night it triggered several events. Now if I shut off the Office Lamp in the Dashboard, the trigger works. I tried four different Kasa devices and none of them worked as a trigger. After determining this I asked AI about it, you can see the response below.

I guess the question is, what can be done about it? Kasa with Alexa was all working so well for about a month!

hubitat kasa devices not working as trigger

If your Kasa devices aren’t working as triggers in Hubitat, you're definitely not alone—this issue has popped up for quite a few users recently. Here’s a breakdown of what might be going wrong and how to troubleshoot it:

:jigsaw: Common Causes

  • State Sync Issues: Hubitat may not be accurately detecting the current state of Kasa devices, especially plugs like the HS103. This can prevent automations from triggering properly.
  • Polling Delays: Kasa devices rely on periodic polling to update their status. If the poll interval is too long or the hub is overloaded, triggers may miss changes.
  • Cloud vs. LAN Confusion: Devices added via cloud integration may be slower or less reliable than those added via LAN. Some users report better results with LAN-only setups.
  • Dashboard Lag: Sometimes the Hubitat dashboard doesn’t reflect real-time status, which can make it seem like a device isn’t responding when it actually is.

:hammer_and_wrench: Troubleshooting Steps

  • Reboot Hubitat: A simple reboot can clear up lingering issues.
  • Save Preferences: Go to the device page in Hubitat and click “Save Preferences” to refresh its settings.
  • Check Poll Interval: Make sure it’s set to 30 minutes for Kasa devices.
  • Avoid Dual Control: If you’re using Google or Alexa, disable direct Kasa integration in those apps to prevent command collisions.
  • Use Debug Logs: Enable logging on the device page and monitor for errors or delays when triggering automations.
  • Verify LAN Setup: If possible, reinstall the Kasa devices using LAN mode instead of cloud. Assign static IPs via your router to prevent address changes.
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This appears to be a duplicate of your other topic (you can edit the title or any post to make things clearer there that it's broader), and also related to other posts you've made recently. I would suggest consolidating the discussion there. (In particular, some questions remain unanswered there, like how you were integrating them into Alexa and what you may have changed regarding that, which would be helpful to know.)

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