Radio Controlled On/Off Switch

[Yes (WiFi Only)] This is a review of a free product received from TP-LINK for testing and feedback as part of their review program. I replaced a standard manual wall switch with the HS200 Smart Switch. So now my Living Room Chandelier is connected by Wi-Fi to the Internet and can be remotely controlled using my Smartphone or Tablet from anywhere in the world. I had a single switch wall box which turned a large decorative Living Room Chandelier On/Off. I replaced that manual switch with the HS200 Smart Switch. Since the Chandelier is visible to the street, through a window, I reasoned that having it controlled by a Smart Switch could help deter burglars. I had no problems installing the HS200. My existing single switch wall box had a Neutral Line and I used the plastic HS200 Switch Plate. As for manual operation, a gentle tap on the large rectangular button turns the HS200 On or Off. It's a momentary switch. Very little movement is needed to toggle between On and Off. An internal glowing circle of light makes it easy to locate the Smart Switch in a dark room. Below the main HS200 On/Off switch are two small rectangular buttons. RESET for an App or Factory Reset. RESTART to reboot. The HS200 works with Kasa, a free Android and iOS app. Kasa on your Smartphone or Tablet can turn the Smart Switch On/Off locally and remotely. Voice commands work on Amazon Alexa devices (Echo, Echo Dot, Tap). With Alexa, multiple TP-LINK Smart Switches and Plugs can be grouped under one name. HS200 Wi-Fi operates on the 2.4GHz band. That gives it a good Wi-Fi range and makes it compatible with all routers. If the 5GHz band had been used, the speed increase would have been inconsequential, but the range would have been less and older routers wouldn't have been accommodated. I've been using TP-LINK HS100 and HS110 Smart Plugs to automate my home for several months. They have worked great. My Smart Plugs control a fan, desk lamp, air conditioner, and TP-LINK NC250 Security Camera.

[4x USB-A 2.0] If your computer is not loaded with USB ports, here's your solution. An On/Off switch for each port.

[1.5 lb] Small footprint BDS that works well, only downside is that there is no switch/unswitched port...so it is either ALL ON or ALL OFF

[Softbox] Apparently 2 people gave this a three star rating because it is an optically controlled flash and not radio transmitted. Both Canon and Nikon now offer radio controlled flashes, that cost about $600. This flash is about $450...THE SAME PRICE AS an SB910 which is very similar in specs and also an OPTICALLY controlled unit. I have used both the Canon and Nikon units and found them to be fairly reliable. It would be nice if Fuji would come out with a radio controlled unit...BUT FOR THE PRICE, this unit is exactly what I would have expected it to be. Well Built, Full Function, and VERY RELIABLE!

[Aluminum] On/Off switch is a no brainer. The ability to move the mount to various positions makes my camera rig much more flexible and practical.

[Reset, Restart] Wi-Fi connections have been stable and reliable. Likewise, for my new HS200 Smart Wall Switch. All these TP-LINK Smart devices are located several rooms away far from the router. They never disconnect. My routers are the the TP-LINK Archer C3150 and C5400. Kasa, on multiple Android tablets, controls these Smart Plugs and the Smart Switch, Locally (in the same house over the same LAN) and Remotely (wherever Internet is available). Anyone paranoid about security, can just skip Cloud Account registration which disables Remote control. My Smart Plugs and Smart Wall Switch all work fine both Locally and Remotely. Just plugged them in and configured on an Android tablet with Kasa. I didn't need to edit anything in my router's configuration. Setup was simple. Anyone can get these TP-LINK Smart devices working. The HS200 Smart Wall Switch is also a sophisticated digital rule-based timer. Schedule events to turn a device On/Off, selecting times and days of the week; even different times on different days. Away Mode specifies a time period during which a connected device will turn On/Off randomly, mimicking someone being at home. In Schedule and Away Mode, SUNRISE or SUNSET can also be assigned. Timer turns a connected device either On/Off after a specified period of time. Preparation is the key to successfully installing and wiring the HS200. TP-LINK does its best to help with three comprehensive tutorials. Suggest doing some homework before tackling this project. You need a single switch wall box that has a four-wire system (2 live/load wires, 1 ground wire, 1 neutral line). Don't rely on the color coding of old wires. (1.) YouTube video, TP-LINK HS200 Smart WiFi Light Switch Setup Tutorial. (2.) TP-LINK website, FAQ-1128, How to install TP-LINK Smart Plug to your electrical line. (3.) Kasa App, Kasa will guide you through the wiring process. In Kasa select Add device, SMART SWITCH, Before we start, NOT YET, Lets get started.

[Plug-In Power] I LOVE THE MUTE SWITCH. I DON,T HAVE TO WORRY IF THE MICOPHONE IS ON OR OFF ON MY BODY PACK. I SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS THE 1ST YEAR I GOT MY WIRELESS MICOPHONE. I RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL OFFICIALS THAT HAVE BLX WIRELESS MICOPHONE. TED SKOUNDRIANOS

[USB 2.0, RS-232] I have a computer controlled radio (TS480SAT). Put the RF deck on the flor and needed just a bit more cabel that the RS232-USB converter included. This got me 3 feet, plus security screws

[Bodypack] I use it in my amateur radio station which is computer controlled. I was looking for an alternative to boom mics which block my view of the pc and keyboard. I'm not a fan of headsets as I prefer listening to studio monitor speakers. So after some searching I found these and am very happy with them so far. they are plugged into a Behringer sound card to my pc. Sound is good with a bit of equalizer adjustment and I can wear them for a few hours before I find them getting a bit uncomfortable. I simply take them off for a minute or so and am good to go for a few more hours. You will need phantom power to use these. Overall I do recommend them.

[Hardwired] I maintain a remotely controlled EMS radio site that is deep in a national forest. Power there is either too low a voltage, or too high, and rarely correct. The LCR2400 does a great job in compensating for the changing voltage, and protects about $40K worth of radio equipment. It has worked 24/7 for over two years with no problems. Highly recommend it !!