Set up your Wi-fi power strip
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Download the associated app from your phone or tablet’s app store. If you need to set up an account, as you do with Kasa, tap the link 1 to create a new ID for yourself. If you need to set up your device on another phone in the future, you should be able to use the same login details.
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Tap the ‘+’ button on the Kasa Smart toolbar, followed by Device 1 . The other option – Group 2 – lets you add several devices so that sending a single command affects them all.
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Many manufacturers make Wi-fienabled devices, including plugs, bulbs, switches and more. Select yours. If you’re using Kasa Smart, tap Smart Plugs, then Smart Power Strip 1 . Two strips are listed: the HS300 and KP303. We’re using the latter.
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Connect your power strip to the mains. Try to do this somewhere accessible so you can watch for a blinking light, labelled ‘SYS’, turning from orange to green, which may be hidden eventually behind a piece of furniture. Once the light flashes, tap Next .
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Enable location access. Tap ‘Allow’ on the next screen so Kasa Smart can find your location, and know what time zone you’re in. It will then scan for any compatible power strips nearby. If it doesn’t find yours, try moving closer. When found, tap Connect 1 .
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Select your Wi-fi network on the next screen, then enter your network password. This will be sent to the power strip so it can connect to your router. Once it’s connected, tap each of the plugs in turn (on the screen) and give them a meaningful name.