User Guide
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim, Energy Monitoring, HomeKit
KP125
© 2021 TP-Link 1910013024 REV1.0.0
Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Introduction ······························································· 2
Appearance ······························································· 3
Set Up Your Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim ················ 4
Set Up Using Amazon
Frustration-Free Setup ········································ 5
Set Up Using Seamless Setup
in the Google Home App ···································· 8
Set Up in the HomeKit App ·····························10
Main Device Controls ·········································12
Set Schedules ························································13
Set Timer ···································································15
Set Away Mode ······················································16
Check Runtime·······················································17
Manage Device Settings ··································18
Reset Your Smart Plug ·······································19
Create Scenes························································22
Smart Actions ·························································24
Discover Kasa ·························································35
Authtication ······························································36
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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim and the Kasa Smart app, as well as regulatory information.
Please note that features of Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location
and language. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual experience.
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More Info
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https://www.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/.
• A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at
https://community.tp-link.com.
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Introduction
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim is a compact home device that turns your typical electrical wall outlet into a controllable, customizable and multi-functional
outlet. Monitor connected devices’ real-time energy consumption and know which one is most power-hungry. Reduce unnecessary energy loss and
lower your electric bills with the schedule and timer. Enable you to easily control your lights and household electronic devices via Kasa Smart app on
your iOS or Android devices, no matter where you nd yourself.
Control from Anywhere Compact Design
No Hub Required Home Automation Voice Control
• Control from Anywhere- Manages plugged-in electronics from anywhere with the Kasa Smart app.
• Compact Design- Allows two plugs to be stacked in one wall outlet.
• No Hub Required- Connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network. No need for a hub or extra equipment.
• Home Automation- Set multiple schedules, create scenes and groups, and simulate occupancy while away with away mode.
• Voice Control- Use simple voice commands to control your smart plug with any Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri enabled devices.
• HomeKit Enabled- Control your smart plug through HomeKit
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Appearance
Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim has a control button to turn on/o devices plugged in, and LED to show you the current status. For detailed information, see the
explanation below:
Factory reset the plug.
Press and hold for 10 seconds until the LED
ashes amber rapidly
Reset Wi-Fi while keeping previous
settings.
Press and hold for 5 seconds until the LED
ashes amber and blue alternately
Press for 1 second Turn the plug ON or OFF.
Button
Ready to set up.Flashing amber and blue
LED
Connecting to the network.
Connected to the network.
Flashing blue rapidly
Solid blue
Factory reset.Flashing amber rapidly
Initializing, rebooting, or no network connection.Solid amber:
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Set Up Your Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim
Follow the steps below to set up your smart plug via Kasa Smart app.
1. Install Kasa Smart app
Get the Kasa Smart app from Google Play or
the App Store, or scan the QR code below to
download it.
2. Log in or sign up with TP-Link ID
Open the Kasa Smart app and log in with
your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account,
create one rst.
3. Add Device
Tap the button in the Kasa Smart app,
select
Add a Device >Smart Plugs > Homekit
Smart Plug and then follow step-by-step app
instructions to complete the setup.
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Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup
What is Amazon Frustration-Free Setup?
Amazon Frustration-Free Setup can help connect and set up Kasa smart devices in fewer steps, without having to remember and re-enter your Wi-Fi
password on each device.
To use this feature, conrm the following:
• The new Kasa device supports Amazon FFS.
• You have an Amazon FFS enabled Alexa device or router.
• You have saved your Wi-Fi information to Amazon by using Alexa echo.
• Your Kasa device and router are on the same network as your Alexa echo.
LED Indications during Amazon Frustration-Free Setup
LED Status
Blinking amber and blue Ready for setup
Blinking blue FFS setup in progress
Solid blue working properly
If the LED does not turn solid blue after a long time, you can press and hold the button on the right panel for about 10 seconds until the
LED ashes amber rapidly to factory reset the plug. Then tap + in the Kasa Smart app and follow app instructions to add the plug manually.
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How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Kasa devices
1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and
select Skills & Games.
2. Enter Kasa in the search bar and choose TP-Link Kasa.
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3. Tap the ENABLE TO USE button. 4. Enter your TP-Link ID that has bound to your Kasa device, then tap Authorize.
After authorized successfully, the message Your TP-Link Kasa cccount has been
successfully linked
will come up.
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Set Up Using Seamless Setup in the Google
Home App
What is Seamless Setup in the Google Home app?
Seamless Setup allows you to quickly and easily set up your Kasa smart plug in the Google Home App in just a few steps - there’s no need to download
another app to link. And, the Google Nest device can act as a hub to connect your Kasa smart plug to the web.
To use this feature, conrm the following:
• The new Kasa device supports seamless setup in the Google Home app.
• You have a Google Nest or Home speaker or display. Check compatible devices at
g.co/nest/assistivedevice.
• Your Kasa device and router are on the same network as your Google Nest device.
LED Indications during Seamless Setup
LED Status
Blinking amber and blue Ready for setup
Blinking blue Seamless setup in progress
Solid blue working properly
If the LED does not turn solid blue after a long time, you can press and hold the button on the right panel for about 10 seconds until the
LED ashes amber rapidly to factory reset the plug. Then tap + in the Kasa Smart app and follow app instructions to add the plug manually.
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How to use Seamless Setup with Kasa devices
1. Open the Google Home app. Make sure you have the most
recent version. At the top left, tap
Add > Set up device >
New device .
2. Choose a home to set up the smart plug in and tap
Next. Your Google
Nest device will start to scan for nearby devices that are ready for setup.
After successfully setting up your smart plug in the Google Home app,
open your Kasa Smart app and it will discover the your smart plug
automatically.
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Set Up in the HomeKit App
1. Open the HomeKit app. Tap Add or Scan Accessory, then
scan the HomeKit QR code on your plug.
2. The Plug will be added to your Home automatically. Then your Kasa
Smart app will discover the device automatically. You can add it to your
Kasa Smart app.
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What if setup fails?
When HomeKit setup fails, press and hold the power button on the right panel of the plug for about 10 seconds until the LED ashes amber rapidly to
factory reset the plug. Then try setup again. Make sure you are in a spot with stable Wi-Fi signal strength.
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Main Device Controls
After you successfully set up your smart plug, you will see the home page of the Kasa Smart app. Here you can view and manage all devices that you've
added to Kasa. Tap your smart plug to control and manage it.
Home Page
All your Kasa smart devices are listed in the
Home page.
Device Status
Check your device status, or turn on/o your
device in the Status page.
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Set Schedules
Schedule:
Set schedules to automatically turn on/o the plug at set times according to your daily routine.
1. Tap your smart plug in the Home page,
and then tap
.
2. Tap + on the top right corner.
3. Set a schedule to turn the light plugged in
your smart plug on or o at set times.
e.g. I want to turn o the light at 11:00 PM
every day.
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4. You can also choose to turn on/o the
light at Sunrise or Sunset. Please note that
the Sunrise and Sunset times are based on
your location.
5. Tap Save and you'll see your schedule
listed in the Schedule Page. You can add
more schedules following the same steps.
6. You can turn o your schedule any time
at the Schedule page.
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Set Timer
Timer:
Set the countdown timer and your smart plug will automatically be turned on/o after the time ends.
2. Set the time period after which your smart plug will turn on or o automatically. Then tap
STA RT.
1. Tap
on the Device Status page.
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Set Away Mode
Away Mode:
You can set Away Mode for your smart plug to turn on/o automatically at random intervals
while you are away to make the appearance that someone is at home.
2. Set the start and end time during which the light will be automatically turned on and o at
random intervals, and the repeating frequency.
e.g. I want the light to turn on and o between 7:00 PM to 11:50 PM every Friday and Saturday.
1. Tap
on the Device Status page.
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Check Runtime
Runtime:
You can view and track the runtime of your smart plug.
2. Check the runtime of your smart plug.
1. Tap
on the Device Status page.
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Manage Device Settings
You can change the device settings.
1. Tap in the Device Status page.
2. You can view
Device Info and change the
name and icon of your smart plug.
3. Tap Add to Home and the follow app
instructions to add your device to the Home
app.
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Reset Your Smart Plug
There are three ways to reset your smart plug.
Method 1
Swipe left your smart plug in the Home page, then tap Delete.
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Method 2
1. Tap in the Status page.
2. Tap
Remove Device in the bottom.
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Method 3
Press and hold the button on the right panel for about 10 seconds until the LED ashes amber rapidly to factory reset the plug.
Press and hold the button on the right panel for about 5 seconds until the LED ashes amber and blue alternately to reset Wi-Fi while keeping previous
settings.
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Create Scenes
A scene is a preset group of smart devices that can be programmed, 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. Tap
at the bottom, then tap + at the
top right corner.
2. Select a scene or create your own scene.
e.g. I want to turn on living room light and the
air conditioner simultaneously with just a tap
in the Kasa Smart app .
3. Select devices for the scene to work on
and set their status respectively.
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4. Pick an icon for your scene. 5. Name your scene. 6. Your scene is created and is displayed in the
scene list. Just tap the scene to activate it.
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Smart Actions
Smart Actions is a function provided that enables device interconnections and home automations. With Smart Actions, your Kasa devices can work
together to create a smarter smart home. From the moment you wake up to the moment you drift asleep, Smart Actions make your home safer and
more comfortable.
1. Tap
at the bottom, then tap Add
an Action
.
2. Select an automation type for your Smart
Actions.
Motion Sensing: Take actions when a Kasa
camera senses a motion.
Control With a Switch: Extend the Smart Switch
control to other Kasa Smart devices. Turn on/
o a group of devices with the Smart Switch all
together.
Schedule a Scene: Schedule a “Scene” to be
turned on automatically at the time specied.
Auto-o Timer: Whenever a Smart device is
turned on, turn it o after the designated amount
of time.
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1. Tap Motion Sensing then select a camera. 2. Select your smart plug which your living
room light is plugged in.
1. Congure Motion Sensing If you already have a Kasa Smart Camera
e.g.: I want to turn the living room light on when my Kasa camera senses a motion.
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3. Set the time when you want to be notied. You can choose Always or tap Custom to choose time according to your needs.
For example: I want the motion to trigger the light on from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM every day.
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4. (Optional) Set an auto-o timer then tap Complete. Then your living room light will be
turned o after the time you set.
5. Name your action for easy identication.
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6. The Smart Action is created successfully and displayed in the Smart Actions list.
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1. Tap Control With a Switch. 2. Add a Kasa smart switch. Then select your
smart plug which your living room light is
plugged in.
2. Congure Control With a Switch If you already have a Kasa Smart Switch
e.g.: I want to turn the living room light on when I turn on my switch, and turn the light o when I turn o the switch.
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3. Name your action for easy identication. 4. Now Your Smart Action is created successfully.
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1. Tap
Schedule a Scene then select a scene you have created.
e.g. I want to turn on my
Good Morning scene, which turns on my bedroom and kitched
light with just a tap, at 7: 20 AM every weekday.
2. Set the time and frequency at which you
want your scene to be activated.
3. Congure Schedule a Scene
e.g.: I want to turn on the scene I have created automatically at scheduled time.
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3. Name your action for easy identication. 4. The Smart Action is created successfully and displayed in the Smart Actions list.
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1. Tap Auto-O Timer then select a device. 2. Set the time.
4. Congure Auto-O Timer
e.g.: I want to turn o my air cleaner is plugged in after 30 minutes whenever it is turned on.
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3. Name your action for easy identication. 4. The Smart Action is created successfully and displayed in the Smart Actions list.
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Discover Kasa
Use the Kasa Smart app to pair your Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip with Amazon Alexa or Google Home Assistant, and enjoy a full hands-free experience.
Kasa helps manage the rest of your smart home too, working with Samsung SmartThings to trigger changes when you arrive home or leave for the day.
Launch the Kasa Smart app. Go to the sidebar and tap Work with Kasa. You can choose Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / IFTTT / Samsung
SmartThings for detailed instructions.
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Authtication
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim, Energy Monitoring
Model Number: KP125
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:
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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 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:
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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 modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
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: 2021-07-20
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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)
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice
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BSMI Notice
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Safety Information
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• For passthrough devices, plug the power strips into the integrated electrical sockets of the devices, but devices of the same or another type not
be stacked in normal use.
• Supported load types
Coee Maker: ≤800 W Heater: ≤1500 W Toaster: ≤850 W Tower
Desk Lamp: ≤235.2 W Humidier: ≤260 W Fan: ≤50 W
LCD: ≤270 W Iron: ≤1500 W
• 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.
Operating Temperature: 0 ºC~ 40 ºC (32°F ~ 104°F )
Storage Temperature: -40 ºC~ 70 ºC (-40°F ~ 158°F )
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Explanation of the symbols on the product label
AC voltage
Indoor use only
μ
Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction
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.
