TP-Link KS220M User manual

User Guide
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch, Motion-Activated
© 2021 TP-Link 1910013026 REV1.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Introduction ······························································· 2
Appearance ······························································· 3
Set Up Your Smart Dimmer Switch··············· 4
Main Device Controls·········································10
Adjust Brightness ·················································11
Set Preset Brightness ········································12
Congure Smart Control ··································13
Set Schedules ························································20
Set Timer···································································23
Set Away Mode······················································24
Manage Device Settings ··································25
Reset Your Smart Dimmer Switch ···············35
Create Groups ························································38
Create Scenes························································42
Smart Actions·························································44
Discover Kasa·························································55
Authentication························································56

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch and the Kasa Smart app, as well as regulatory information.
Features available in Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch may vary by model and software version. Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch availability may also
vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual experience.
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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
Built-in motion and ambient light sensors work together for true hands-free control. Our smart dimmer conveniently auto-adjusts your room’s
brightness. With Smart Control, further customize your light settings to follow your routine with the easy-to-use app. Just set it then forget it. The Kasa
Smart app also provides easy step-by-step installation instructions and enables convenient remote control from anywhere, anytime.
Energy
Saving
Easy
Installation
Customized
Dimming
Smart
Control
Advanced
Sensing
No Hub
Required
Control from
Anywhere
Set
Schedules
• Advanced Sensing - The equipped sensors detect motion and ambient lighting so your lights only
trigger on at night.
• Smart Control - Set dierent light triggers based on your routine for eortless control.
• Easy Installation - The detailed in-app guide and unique circuit design make installation simple.
• Customized Dimming - Experience a full range of brightness before fading them o for bedtime.
• Energy Saving - Turn o the light automatically after you leave the room for a set time.
• Control from Anywhere - Control anything connected to your smart light switch, like lights, ceiling fans
or other xtures, from anywhere using the Kasa Smart app.
• No Hub Required - Connect to your existing Wi-Fi router.
• Scheduling - Set lights to automatically turn on and o throughout the day or night whether you’re home
or away.

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Appearance
The Smart Dimmer Switch is compatible with incandescent, LED, Halogen, and compact uorescent light bulbs. The dimmer switch also includes two
brightness adjustment buttons, and an LED indicator to easily locate the dimmer switch at night. See the explanation below:
Blinking Amber and Green: Ready for setup.
Blinking Green: Connecting to Wi-Fi.
Stay Green for 30s: Connected to Wi-Fi.
Blinking Amber: Resetting.
Red: No Wi-Fi connection.
White: Lit up when the light is o to show the switch location in the dark.
Press to reboot the dimmer switch.
Press and hold for about 5 seconds until the LED blinks amber and
green to reset Wi-Fi connection while keeping previous settings.
Press and hold for about 10 seconds until the LED blinks amber
rapidly to factory reset the dimmer switch.
Decrease or increase the brightness of the light.
Built-In Motion Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor
Reset
Restart

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Set Up Your Smart Dimmer Switch
Follow the steps below to set up your Smart Dimmer Switch via Kasa Smart app.
1. Download and install Kasa app
Go to App Store or Google Play or scan the
QR code below to download the Kasa Smart
app on your Android or iOS device.
2. Log in or sign up
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 Kasa app will guide you
through the rest.
3. Add Device
Tap the + button in the Kasa app, select Smart
Switches.

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4. Install the Dimmer Switch
1. Turn o the circuit breaker rst. 2. Remove the old wallplate and expose the wiring.

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4. Install the Dimmer Switch
3. Look for a bundle of white wires, and label one of it as Neutral. 4. Look for a green or copper wire, and label it as Ground.

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4. Install the Dimmer Switch
5. Turn on power. 6. Use a voltage detector to nd the energized wire, this is the Line wire. The othe wire is
the Load wire. Then label the Line and Load wire.

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4. Install the Dimmer Switch
7. Turn o power again. 8. Install the dimmer switch and then attach the wallplate.
Then connect the wires. Turn on power again.

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5. Set Up the Dimmer Switch
After installation, follow step-by-step app instructions to complete the setup.

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Main Device Controls
After you successfully set up your Smart Dimmer Switch, 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 dimmer switch to control and manage it.
Home Page
You can see all your Kasa devices listed in
the Home page.
Turn on/o the dimmer switch
Turn on/o your Smart Dimmer Switch 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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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.
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.

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Congure Smart Control
Smart Control: Set dierent light triggers to enjoy eortless control of your dimmer switch with the built-in
ambient light sensor and motion sensor. For example, you want your light to turn on automatically when you
go to the bathroom at night.
1. Tap in the status page. 2. Tap Create Rule. 3. Tap Add Time to add an eective period
of time for your Smart Control to take eect.

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4. A time period appears automatically. Drag the end points or
the whole segment to adjust time, or enter the start and end
time. The specic rule settings are listed down below.
5. Slide up to see the rule settings. Tap to change the settings.

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6. Set the trigger that turns on your light during the set time period.
Manual Only: Only turn light on manually.
Motion Detected: Turn on light automatically when motion is detected. See “Customize Motion Sensor Settings” to change motion sensor settings.
Motion Detected When It's Dark: Turn on light automatically when motion is detected and it is dark. See “Customize Ambient Light Sensor Settings” to change ambiance settings.

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7. Set the brightness that you want your light to turn on to.
Brightness: Select an exact brightness value.
Last "On" State: Return to the brightness when the light was last on.

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8. Set the trigger that turns o your light during the set time period.
Manual Only: Only turn the light o manually.
No motion detected: Choose a time period, and the light will be o automatically if no motion is detected during the selected time period.
No need to worry that your light will stay on.

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9. Tap Add Time to add more eective time periods and customize its settings if you
want. Then tap Save on the top right corner to save your Smart Control rules.
Note: Smart Control can work dierently in dierent time periods and repeats every day.
10. Change rule settings.
Ta p Edit Rule to change the settings of each time
period.