#4in Smart Home ControlKasa Smart
What is Kasa Smart?
Kasa Smart is a Lifestyle app for managing TP-LINK Smart Home devices such as smart plugs, switches, bulbs, light strips, IP cameras, routers and range extenders. It lets users add and configure devices, monitor them, schedule appliances to turn on or off, and set Away Mode. An optional Kasa Care cloud service, sold as a monthly per-device subscription, is offered for security cameras.
Pricing. Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Controlling TP-LINK smart plugs, switches or bulbs remotely
- Scheduling appliances to turn on or off automatically
- Managing TP-LINK IP cameras with optional Kasa Care cloud storage
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Why this app is in S tier
Kasa Smart scores 96 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 90, App Store search rank 97, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Kasa Smart is your portal to your TP-LINK Smart Home. ** Kasa Smart is currently only compatible with TP-LINK Smart Plug HS100/110/107 KP200/400/401/405, EP40/40A/40M, Smart Plug Mini HS103/105, KP105/115, Smart Switch HS200/210/220, KS200/KS220/KS220M/KS225/KS230, Smart Power Strip HS300/303, Smart Bulb LB100/110/120/130/200/230, KL50/60/110/120/125/130, Smart Light Strip KL400/420/430, IP Camera KC100/105/110/115/120/200/300/310/400/401/410S/411S, EC60/70/71, Smart Router SR20, and Range Extender RE270/370/350K ** Kasa Smart lets you add, configure, monitor, and control your connected TP-LINK Smart Home devices from anywhere in the world. You can schedule your appliances to turn on or off according to your schedule, or set them to Away Mode to deter would-be burglars. And that’s just the beginning. Purchase a TP-LINK Smart Home device and download the app to get started today. Stay tuned for updates to the Kasa platform as we add support for new features and upcoming hardware in the Kasa family! Upgrade to Kasa Care cloud service (available for Security Cameras) · Enjoy 30-day unlimited video cloud storage and view videos anywhere, anytime. · Get instant notifications featur
Compare in Smart Home Control
| Measure | Kasa Smart |  SmartThings |  Tuya |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 96 / 100 | 96 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 80.5K | 848K | 44.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.7 ★ · 20 reviews | 1.8 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 8d ago | 7d ago | 2d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Kasa Smart
Which devices does Kasa Smart work with?
It is currently only compatible with specific TP-LINK models, including Smart Plug HS100/110/107 and KP200/400/401/405, Smart Switch HS200/210/220, Smart Bulb LB100/110/120/130/200/230, IP Camera KC100 through KC411S, Smart
Can I control my devices when I am away from home?
The listing says Kasa Smart lets you add, configure, monitor and control connected TP-LINK Smart Home devices from anywhere in the world.
Do I have to pay for Kasa Care?
No. The listing describes Kasa Care as an optional upgrade for security cameras, with 30-day unlimited video cloud storage, instant notifications and video clip sharing. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours
Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Kasa Smart good for?
Kasa Smart is built for controlling TP-LINK smart plugs, switches or bulbs remotely, scheduling appliances to turn on or off automatically, managing TP-LINK IP cameras with optional kasa care cloud storage. It sits in the smart home control list on AppTierList.
Is Kasa Smart worth it?
Kasa Smart is S tier, ranked #4 of 40 smart home control apps with a score of 96 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 80,520 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.
How does Kasa Smart compare to SmartThings?
Kasa Smart is S tier at 96; SmartThings is S tier at 96. They score the same. Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases, SmartThings is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Kasa Smart updated?
Kasa Smart was updated 8 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Smart Home Control
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 96 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 80,520
- Recent reviews
- 3.9 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (8 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Lifestyle
- Good for
- Controlling TP-LINK smart plugs, switches or bulbs remotely, Scheduling appliances to turn on or off automatically, Managing TP-LINK IP cameras with optional Kasa Care cloud storage
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Size
- 617 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 23
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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