How to install TP LINK Kasa Smart 3 Way Switch HS210 Kit

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  • Buy the Kasa Smart 3 Way Switch HS210 KIT on Amazon here: amzn.to/2YgmNiY
    Today we will show you how to install the TP Link Kasa 3 way smart switch HS210. Your wiring and wire colors may be different. If you are not comfortable with this type of project please contact a professional electrician. If you have any questions, leave comments below and we would love to answer them. We cannot be held responsible for any problems during your repairs or installations and cannot guarantee that this fixes your problems. Please take caution and wear appropriate safety gear. If you do not have experience with this type of project, please seek help from a professional. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of the tools, equipment, or from the information from this video is the sole responsibility of the user/viewer and not from Big Al Repairs.
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  • @patrickmoran6792
    @patrickmoran6792 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow thanks. I didn’t realize the white wire on the original switch was a traveler and not the neutral. I was getting ready to toss the Kaza switch

  • @lindlamb8691
    @lindlamb8691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for the helpful video

    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your comment!

  • @natelambson225
    @natelambson225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks!

    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your comment!

  • @ashleycarter2890
    @ashleycarter2890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thought my white travel wire was a neutral wire haha this video clears up a lot

    • @BigAlRepairs
      @BigAlRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, it can be confusing! Ours was painted white!

    • @jrp007
      @jrp007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do not see the white. Wire tucked in all I see is the traveler wire taped in black

    • @BigAlRepairs
      @BigAlRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jrp007 This is from the TP Link website, I know it is a lot of information but I hope it is helpful to show you what they say about white wires:
      "White wires are usually neutral wires, but they may appear in a three-way configuration wrapped with black tape. If this is the case, this wire is likely one of your two traveler wires. With this wiring situation, you are also unlikely to have a bundle of neutral wires."
      "While you can't rely on wire color to indicate line, load, common or traveler, you can use several clues including wire color to help you identify the neutral wires in your junction box. When looking for neutral wires in your junction box, look for two or more white wires connected together with a wire nut. You may need to move wires around in the junction box to find the bundle as it is often in the very back behind any other wire bundles.
      With rare exceptions, you shouldn't see neutral wires connected to the old wall switch you are replacing. If you find a white wire connected to your wall switch, look to see if it is wrapped with black electrical tape. If so, this is not a neutral wire but rather a repurposed white wire. If a white wire is connected to your wall switch, not wrapped with black electrical tape and can be traced to join the bundle of white wires, your old wall switch is connected to neutral and likely has more sophisticated features like a timer or remote control."
      "What if my switch doesn't provide a neutral wire?
      Because standard wall switches don't need a neutral wire to function and there are multiple ways to properly wire a three-way switch during construction, you may not find a neutral wire in one or both locations.
      If only one of the two junction boxes have a neutral wire bundle, you may still be able to use HS210 by following the instructions below.
      If neither of your switches have a neutral wire bundle, you will be unable to use HS210. An electrician may be able to assist, but running new wiring can be expensive."
      -www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2009/#What%20do%20all%20the%20different%20wires%20do%20on%20a%203-way%20switch?

  • @theexcelguy101
    @theexcelguy101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another hit. Love your smart home videos

    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your comment!

    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also really enjoy learning about excel on your channel.

  • @hymasfamily667
    @hymasfamily667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I need to try this

    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your comment!

  • @lindseylambson9669
    @lindseylambson9669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great tips

    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your comment!

  • @stevem8128
    @stevem8128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so very much 🙏
    God bless

    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve, thanks so very much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

  • @georgesgarage416
    @georgesgarage416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video! Got mine to work!

    • @BigAlRepairs
      @BigAlRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is great news! Thanks for the nice comment!

  • @lauriehymas4592
    @lauriehymas4592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very informative. Thank you

    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your comment!

  • @jsteelize
    @jsteelize ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If one of my three way junction box only has one white wire, which is for the travel, am I able to still install the smart Wi-Fi switch without a white neutral wire? In other words, the white wire from the smart Wi-Fi switch could be tucked in, and not connected?

  • @fernandoaraiza2138
    @fernandoaraiza2138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This seems like a stupid question but in my house 1 outlet has the exact same wiring that you have. The outer switch doesn't have the white wire for transfer but 2 black ones.
    Question 1. Do I treat the second black wire just like the white wire in your video?
    Question 2. Do both switches have to be 3 way switches?

  • @kentshadwick6354
    @kentshadwick6354 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video.
    Does the status light on the HS210 also get controlled by the other dummy 3-way switch in the circuit? If you replace both 3-way dummy switches with HS210 units, do the status lights on both show the correct status of the light?

  • @syamksundar
    @syamksundar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful video. Thank you.

    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Syam. Thanks so much for your comment and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs.

  • @johngriffin824
    @johngriffin824 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    what happened to the other switch included in the box?

    • @BigAlRepairs
      @BigAlRepairs  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      we used it on the other switch that went to that light. The HS210 is for a three way light switch where one light is controlled by 2 switches.

    • @cstreet0824
      @cstreet0824 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You should have shown that install that's where I'm having the problem.

  • @andremachadomonte
    @andremachadomonte 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do I need to install both kasa smart switches to work properly? Or can I use 1 smart switch and keep using my old dummy switch?
    Thank you!

    • @BigAlRepairs
      @BigAlRepairs  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We only used one at first and didn't have a problem, then we eventually replaced it because we wanted more smart switches.

  • @natelambson9677
    @natelambson9677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys have great TP Link content.

  • @guachito33
    @guachito33 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    where did you get those plates at the end ?

  • @fredarvelo
    @fredarvelo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hello , how many light bulbs can it handle, cause i ve got a long hall way ( 20 lights ) and a switch on both ends

  • @Aradhya.Sharma
    @Aradhya.Sharma หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine has 2 red, one black and one white. Any suggestions?

  • @garychisamore9964
    @garychisamore9964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    where do you get the face plate for the adjoining regular switch and what type is it?

    • @BigAlRepairs
      @BigAlRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We got it at lowe's. They are called...White 2-Gang 1-Toggle/1-Duplex Wall Plate

    • @ibaadqureshi8580
      @ibaadqureshi8580 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazon

    • @BigAlRepairs
      @BigAlRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, you can also get them here on amazon: amzn.to/3FWPq59

  • @bsamsonftw
    @bsamsonftw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if I have this same setup with black red white and copper, but it doesn't have another switch that controls the same light(series of 5 spotlights) do i need single pole or 3 way?

    • @HardHeadMilitary
      @HardHeadMilitary ปีที่แล้ว

      Does the black and red come from the same cable

  • @austinitel.2972
    @austinitel.2972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i could not deattach the wall plate from the switch, it prevented me from screwing the switch to the wall. How did you resolve this problem?

  • @kenchikwong5909
    @kenchikwong5909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can I know the size of the plate you have?
    My current 2 poles power switch is using the old-style buttons like yours, and the plate is around 4"x4".
    I wonder if it can fit 2 smart switch boxes in it

    • @BigAlRepairs
      @BigAlRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, we got the cover at lowe's. They are called white 2-Gang 1-Toggle/1-Duplex Wall Plate. Is that what you mean by plate? You should be able to fit two but I would have to see it to know for sure

    • @stephenhodges1688
      @stephenhodges1688 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Two will fit. You have to buy new plate.

  • @guachito33
    @guachito33 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i want to do this with a dual switch but they both control different things , can I still hook it up ?

  • @rogerturley
    @rogerturley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Spoiler alert! She shows you how to WIRE the switch, not how to LINK the switch.

    • @BigAlRepairs
      @BigAlRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ya our video is "how to install"

  • @mikeleonard8169
    @mikeleonard8169 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait! Is it over? I fell asleep to her slooooooooow voice.

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    @wallygill2898 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @BigAl-1
      @BigAl-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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