The TP-Link Kasa KP125M plug will work across major smart home platforms, plus it has energy monitoring -- though through an extra app.
have started rolling out. That, however, kind of resets the smart home a little. We’ve had the basics like light bulbs and smart switches for years — but now, we’re getting the first of those devices that work with all the major smart home standards through Matter. Notably, TP-Link’s Kasa brand has launched the new Kasa KP125M smart plug with Matter support.
Of course, Matter is still in its infancy, and it doesn’t support advanced features like energy monitoring — but the new smart plug does support some of those features. How does that impact the overall experience of using the plug? I’ve been using the TP-Link Kasa KP125M for a while now to find out.The Kasa KP125M doesn’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to design.
The plug is relatively small, meaning that it won’t cover a second outlet in a two-gang setup. Indeed TP-Link sent me two to test out, and two devices could easily be plugged in, one on top of the other.The plug also has an LED on the right-hand side, which is used to indicate status. This is typical, but the light on this plug is larger than many others, which you may or may not care about.
That’s really all there is to the design. As mentioned, it certainly doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s by no means ugly or unsightly. Those who want a permanent solution, of course, might want to consider replacing their power outlet altogether, which would make for a sleeker look. But those who rent, or who want to be able to move their smart plug around, won’t have any trouble with the look of the KP125.
Of course, given the fact that the device does support some more advanced features, you may want to set it up in the Kasa app. Energy monitoring is the big extra feature here — you won’t be able to use energy monitoring
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