TP-Link KS230Kit User manual

User Guide
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, 3-Way Dimmer Kit
KS230Kit
© 2021 TP-Link 1910013033 REV1.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Introduction ······························································· 2
Appearance ······························································· 3
Set Up Your Smart 3-Way Dimmer Kit········· 5
Main Device Controls ··········································· 6
Adjust Brightness ··················································· 7
Set Preset Brightness ·········································· 8
Set Schedules ························································10
Set Timer···································································13
Set Away Mode······················································14
Manage Device Settings ··································15
Reset Your Smart 3-Way Dimmer Kit·········22
Create Groups ························································25
Create Scenes························································29
Smart Actions·························································31
Voice Control & Third-Party Support·········44
Authentication························································48

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Smart 3-Way Dimmer Kit and the Kasa Smart app, as well as regulatory information.
Features available in Kasa Smart may vary by model and software version. Kasa Smart and 3-Way Dimmer Kit availability may also vary by region. All
images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual Kasa Smart experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
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More Info
• Specications can be found on the product page at 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.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/.

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Introduction
With the Smart 3-Way Dimmer Kit, you can control the ambiance of any space with the push of a button. Download the Kasa Smart app and control
your dimmer remotely. The Kasa Smart app provides easy step-by-step installation instructions and convenient remote control from anywhere.
• Brightness Control - Control the brightness of your lights to set the perfect ambiance for any activity.
• Three-Way Control - Manually control your lights from two separate locations.
• Hands-free Experience - Control your lights by voice commands through support from Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
• Fade On/O - Turn the lights on and o gradually, reduce the strain on your eyes.
• Set Schedules - Program lights to turn o and on or turn to a set brightness at set times throughout the day or night.
• Smart Actions - Seamlessly control every Kasa device in a room with one touch of the smart switch.
Phone not included;
Works with iOS and Android

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Appearance
The Smart 3-Way Dimmer Kit is compatible with incandescent, LED, Halogen, and compact uorescent light bulbs. It includes a main dimmer and a
satellite dimmer.
See below for the main dimmer and check the next page for the satellite dimmer.
RESET
RESTART
Press and hold (about 5 seconds) until the status LED blinks amber and green alter-
nately to reset Wi-Fi connection while keeping previous settings.
Press and hold (about 10 seconds) until the status LED blinks amber rapidly to factory
reset the3-way dimmer kit.
Press to reboot the 3-way dimmer kit.
Press to decrease the lighting brightness.
Press to increase the lighting brightness.
Status LED
Lit up when the light is switched OFF to show the Smart Dimmer location in the dark.
On/O Button
Indicate the current lighting brightness.
Main Dimmer

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Press to decrease the lighting brightness.
Press to increase the lighting brightness.
Status LED
Always on. It shows the Smart Dimmer location in the dark.
On/O Button
Satellite Dimmer

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Set Up Your Smart 3-Way Dimmer Kit
Follow the steps below to set up your Smart 3-Way Dimmer Kit via Kasa Smart app.
1. Download Kasa Smart app
Go to Google Play or the App Store or scan
the QR code below to download the Kasa
Smart app on your Android or iOS smartphone
or tablet.
2. Log in or sign up with TP-Link ID
Open the app. 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.
4. Install and set up
Tap the button in the app. Follow the app
instructions to wire your Smart 3-Way Dimmer
Kit and then complete the setup.

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Main Device Controls
After you successfully set up your Smart 3-Way Dimmer Kit, 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 3-way dimmer to control and manage it.
Home Page
You can see all your Kasa devices listed in
the Home page.
Turn on/o the 3-way dimme
Turn on/o your 3-way dimmer quickly by tapping the on/o switch in the home page.
Tapping the device to enter its Status page, you can also check or change its status.

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Adjust Brightness
Adjust the brightness of your light from 1% to 100% to have the perfect atmosphere for any activities.
Go to the status page and tap the Brightness tab. Your light will change brightness to the value you set.

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1. Go to the status page and tap the Brightness tab. Tap
the circle on the top and choose a brightness. A preset
brightness is set successfully.
2. Change the preset brightness.
Tap a preset, then tap beside it. A pop up message will appear in the bottom.
Choose another brightness level and tap Save.
Set Preset Brightness
Set preset brightness levels so you can switch to the desired brightness with just one tap. You can set up to
4 preset brightness levels.
Method 1- In the Status Page

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Method 2- Through the Presets Tab
1. Go to the status page and tap the Presets tab. 2. Change the preset brightness.
Tap beside a Preset to customize its brightness. Or tap Gentle O to fade your
light o slowly when you turn o light..

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Set Schedules
Schedule: Set schedules to automatically turn on/o the light at set times according to your daily routine.
1. Tap your 3-way dimmer in the Home
page, and then tap .
2. Tap + on the top right corner. 3. Choose an action for your light to do, for
example, simply turn on/o at certain time,
or turn on at a preset brightness.

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4. Set fade rate, i.e., how long you would like your light to fade in or fade out after
your schedule starts.
5. Select the time and repeating frequency at which
you want your schedule to run.

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6. The schedule you have created is listed in the Schedule Page. Now your light will be turned on to 80% brightness at 7:30 AM every weekday.
You can add more schedules following the same steps.

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Set Timer
Timer: Set the timer for your light to automatically turn on/o after the time ends.
1. Tap your 3-way dimmer in the Home
page, and then tap .
2. Set the time after which the light will be
automatically turned on/o.
E.g. When I turn on the light, I want it to be
o after 30 minutes.
2. Tap START and you'll see the timer is
counting down. Tap STOP to stop the Timer
at any time.

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Set Away Mode
Away Mode: Set Away Mode for your light to turn on/o automatically at random intervals while you are
away to make the appearance that someone is at home.
1. Tap your 3-way dimmer in the Home
page, and then tap .
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 randomly between 7:00 PM to 11:50 PM every Friday and
Saturday.

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Manage Device Settings
You can change the settings in the Device Settings page.
Tap your 3-way dimmer in the Home page and then tap to enter the Device Settings page.

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Change the name and icon of the 3-way dimmer.
Change Device Name & Icon

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Set how fast you want your light to turn on/o and the eects you want your light to show when you long press your 3-way dimmer.
Customize Smart Dimmer Conguration Settings

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The LED is an indicator of the dimmer's position at night. When turned o, it won't illuminate when light xture is o.
Note: The only controls the on and o of the main dimmer switch LED.
Turn On/O LED