User Guide
Kasa Smart Light Strip
KL400L5 / KL400L10
1910013038 REV1.0.0
© 2021 TP-Link
Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Introduction ······························································· 2
Set Up Your Smart Light Strip ·························· 3
Install Your Smart Light Strip ···························· 6
Main Device Control ·············································· 8
Congure Your Smart Light Strip ··················· 9
Create Scenes························································15
Schedule A Scene ················································17
Auto-O Timer ·······················································18
Reset Your Smart Light Strip ··························19
Works with Kasa ····················································20
Authentication ························································21
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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Kasa Smart Light Strip and the Kasa Smart app, as well as regulatory information.
Features available in Kasa may vary by model and software version. Kasa availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this
guide are only examples and may not reect your actual Kasa experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
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Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline
Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.
Note:
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Support
• Specic product information can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com/.
• A Technical Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com/.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Help center of the Kasa Smart app and the Contact Technical Support page
at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.
• Videos about how to congure the Smart Light Strip features can be found on the Setup Videos page at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#smart-bulbs.
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Introduction
The Light Strip is part of the Kasa smart home family of products, including plugs, switches, cameras and more. You can simply download the Kasa
Smart app, connect to Wi-Fi and enjoy. No special hardware is needed. 16 color zones and millions of colors are available for you to pick from and
create your own scenes.
You can also control multiple smart home devices with the Kasa Smart app or use your voice for added convenience. With Kasa, your home is never
more than a few taps away.
• Multicolor - Oers endless lighting possibilities with 16 million colors and dimming capabilities.
• Voice Control - Turn on or o, and change colors with simple voice commands.
• Set Schedules - Run your Light Strip automatically to t any event with the Kasa Smart app.
• Flexible and Easy Install - The exibility to bend and cut* allows you to stick it or place it in the exact spot you desire.
*Once cut, it cannot be reattached. Prevent accidental shocks by removing its power and then cutting along the strip’s indicator lines.
• Group and Scenes - Combine your strip with other Kasa devices for seamless control with a single tap.
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Set Up Your Smart Light Strip
Follow the steps below to set up your Light Strip via the Kasa Smart app.
Step 1. Download Kasa Smart App
Go to Google Play or the App Store or scan
the QR code below to download and install the
Kasa Smart app.
Step 2. Log In to Kasa Smart App
Open the app and use your TP-Link ID to log in. If
you don’t have a TP-Link ID, tap Create Account
and the app will guide you through the rest.
Step 3. Add Your Devices
Tap the button in the app and select
Device to add your new Light Strip. Follow app
instructions to complete the setup.
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Step 4. Connect All the Parts
Connect the Power Adapter, Controller and
the Light Strip before powering it up.
Step 5. Power Up Light Strip
Plug in the power adapter and wait until the
Light Strip animates orange and green.
Note: Do not roll up when using. Spread out the Light
Strip before connect the power supply.
Step 6. Join Your Light Strip's Wi-Fi
Join your Light Strip's Wi-Fi to continue the
setup.
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Step 7. Join Your Home's Wi-Fi
Select your home Wi-Fi to connect.
Step 8. Setup Complete
Now you can start using your Light Strip.
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Cut Only On Specic Areas of Light Strip
You can custom tailor the length of your Light Strip with scissors.
Unplug the Light Strip and cut only on these specic areas or your
Light Strip will no longer function.
Avoid Bending on LED Beads
The bend should be avoided just in the position of the LED components,
so as not to damage the product and aect the life of the product.
Avoid Sharp Corners
Use gentle weeps when bending Light Strip around corners and
avoid creases as they may cause damage.
Avoid Sharp Turns
Carefully roll the Light Strip into a clover or use a gentle hill when
making 90° turns like those need behind a TV. Sharp bends can
damage your Light Strip.
≥90° LED
INSTALLATION
TIPS
Install Your Smart Light Strip
After you have set up the Light Strip via the Kasa Smart app, you can cut it to length-t and attach it to any surface with the 3M adhesive.
To avoid damaging your Light Strip, please note the following Installation Tips before installing the Light Strip.
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Step 1. Choose Location
Choose a dry, clean, and smooth surface. Wipe o the dust.
Otherwise, the Light Strip will be easily fall o.
Note: Choose a location that avoids static and stays away from water splashing.
Step 2. Remove Adhesive Tape
Unplug the Light Strip rst. Peel away the 3M adhesive backing
bit by bit and stick your Light Strip to the surface.
Note: Do not peel o the tape under the 3M adhesive backing.
Step 3. Stick Light Strip
Stick the Light Strip and press over it about 10-15 seconds.
Secure the controller with the adhesive pads. Do not move
it to other place after it is attached.
Step 4. Power Up Light Strip
Plug in the power adapter to power on your Light Strip.
INSTALL
LIGHT
STRIP
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Main Device Control
After you successfully set up your Light Strip, you will see the Devices page on the Kasa Smart app. You can add new devices, control multiple devices
simultaneously in a group, congure account settings, and more.
Add a Group
Ta p
+ and select Group to add a group for controlling multiple devices
simultaneously.
Congure Kasa Settings
Swipe right and you can congure
settings for your Kasa account or
get more information about Kasa.
Devices Page
On the Devices page, you can instantly
turn on/o the Light Strip, adjust
brightness or change colors.
ON
OFF
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Congure Your Smart Light Strip
On the Devices page, tap a Light Strip and you can adjust the light brightness or color, set schedules, save a shortcut for a light eect, track energy
consumption and congure the Light Strip settings.
Power On/O At One Tap
Quickly power on or o your Light Strip with a
single button.
Adjust Brightness
Dim your Light Strip with a range from 1% to
100%.
Adjust Color
Choose a preferred color for your Light Strip.
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Add One-Tap Presets
To save a shortcut for a color eect, choose a color and brightness you
want, then tap + and the current eect will be saved for quick access.
Delete Presets
To delete a preset, just select one and tap ×, and then tap Delete.
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• Customized Eects
Your Light Strip provides you with multiple default lighting eects. You can select any of them and customize it as you want. Follow the steps below to
customize a lighting eect.
1. Tap Create New.
2. Select an eect to customize, then tap Next.
3. Customize the eect name, color eect and the animation speed as you want, then tap Save.
Select the color as you like.
Tap to let Kasa select random colors for
this light eect.
Slide to adjust the animation speed for
this light eect.
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Track Energy Usage
Tap to view and track energy consumption of your Light Strip.
Add Schedules
Tap to add schedules to simplify your daily routine by creating
automatic On/O actions.
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Congure Device Settings
Tap to congure device settings and check device information.
Customize the device name and icon.
Set the default state when your Light Strip is turned on from the app. For
example, if you select Last "ON" State and then turn it on from the app, your
Light Strip will go to the state when it was last turned on.
Set the default state when your Light Strip is turned on from the power
source. For example, if you select Last "ON" State and then turn it on from
power source, your Light Strip will go to the state when it was last turned on.
Check what's new with your Light Strip.
Check device and network information.
Check how to install your Light Strip.
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Create Scenes
A scene is a preset group of smart devices that can be customized and activated simultaneously at the touch of a button from your smartphone or
tablet, allowing you to easily set your mood, activity or t any special occasion. This page allows you to preset how your smart home devices should act
automatically at special occasions.
1. On the Scenes page, tap + .
2. Choose a default one or customize
a new scene.
3. Tap the Light Strip and set what would you like it to do when the scene
is run.
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4. Pick an icon for your Light Strip.
5. Set a name for the scene. 6. After created the new scene, tap
the scene to apply it.
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Schedule A Scene
After you created a scene, you can schedule it to be applied automatically at the time specied. For example, if you want to automatically apply your
scene "TV Time" at 7:33 PM every weekday, follow the steps below.
1. Go to Smart Actions page and
tap Add an Action.
2. Select Schedule a Scene. 3. Select a scene and set a time
schedule for the scene.
4. Give this schedule a name to
help you remember.
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Auto-O Timer
Whenever your smart bulb is turned on, you can turn it o after the designated amount of time by setting an auto-o timer for the device. For example,
if you want your Light Strip to turn o automatically after being turned on for 21 minutes, follow the steps below:
1. Go to Smart Actions page and
tap Add an Action.
2. Select Auto-O Timer. 3. Select a device and set the auto-
o timer for the device.
4. Give this timer a name to help
you remember.
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Reset Your Smart Light Strip
There are two types of reset available: a soft reset which resets the Wi-Fi settings only, and a factory reset that erases all of your custom settings and
restore them to factory defaults.
On the Devices page on Kasa Smart app,
swipe left the Light Strip and tap Delete.
On the Devices page on Kasa Smart app, tap the Light Strip and tap > Remove Device.
Soft Reset
Press and hold the light switch controller for more than 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds and release. The Light Strip animating orange and
green after that indicates a successful soft reset.
Factory Reset
Method 1:
Press and hold the light switch controller for 10 seconds or more and then release. The Light Strip animating orange and green after that indicates a
successful factory reset.
Method 2:
OR
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Works with Kasa
Use the Kasa app to pair your Light Strip with Amazon Alexa, Google Home Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, and other third-party services to enjoy
a full hands-free experience. Kasa helps manage the rest of your smart home too, working with Nest to trigger changes when you arrive home or leave
for the day.
Launch the Kasa Smart app, swipe right and you can go to Works with Kasa for detailed instructions.
Authentication
FCC Compliance Information Statement
Product Name: Kasa Smart Light Strip, Multicolor
Model Number: KL400L5 / KL400L10
Component Name Model FCC ID
Kasa Smart Light Strip, Multicolor KL400L5 / KL400L10 2AXJ4KL400
I.T.E. Power T120100-2B1 / T120150-2B1 N/A
Responsible party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modications to this equipment. Such modications
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.”
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical
standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2021.09.02
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: I.T.E POWER SUPPLY
Model Number: T120100-2B1 / T120150-2B1
Responsible party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards,
FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2021.09.02
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
CAN ICES-005(B)/NMB-005(B)
Safety Information
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
• For indoor use only.
• Do not place in reach of children.
• NOT FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING.
• Light strips only connect to adjacent units.
• Suitable for surface and cabinet mounting.
• Operating Temperature: -20
℃
~40
℃
(-4
℉
~104
℉
)
• Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
• Use only insulated staples or plastic ties to secure cords.
• Not intended for recessed installation in ceilings, or sot.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Keep the device away from water, re, wet or hot environments.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• The maximum distance to the receptacle is determined by the length of adapter cord.
• Only use the control provided with or specied by these instructions to control this device.
• Switch o the power supply to the device and allow sucient time for it to cool before handling it.
• Suitable for dry and damp locations, keep the device away from water, re, wet or hot environments.
• Route and secure cords so that they will not be pinched or damaged when the cabinet is pushed to the wall.
• Do not use damaged charger to charge the device. Do not use any other charger than those recommended.
• Avoid placing controller box in areas surrounded by mental or near other devices designed to receive or transmit radio signals.
• Position the portable cabinet light with respect to the cabinet so the lamp replacement markings are able to be read during replacing;
• Please disconnect this strip from AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or detergent to clean the product. Only use a dry cloth. Drop or fall
could cause injury.
• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacture and in the original packing of this product, if you have any questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact us.
• The National Electrical Code (NEC) does not permit cords to be concealed where damage to insulation may go unnoticed. To prevent re danger, do
not run cord behind walls, ceilings, sots, or cabinets where it may be inaccessible for examination. Cords should be visually examined periodically
and immediately replaced when any damage is noted.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to
improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
AC voltage
DC voltage
For indoor use only
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means
that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to
minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new
electrical or electronic equipment.
