Does the Kasa HS220 require a load?

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FatBackpack

2021-11-10 17:15:11

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Does the Kasa HS220 require a load?

2021-11-10 17:15:11

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Here is the situation. I would like to retrofit some lights in a stairwell to a basement. Existing wiring is available at the top of the stairs, I can get power to the bottom of the stairs but getting travellers/switch leg down there would be a nightmare. I am wondering if a kasa switch or dimmer and control a zone of light without a load connected. Basically a simultated three way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

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Solla-topee

2021-11-30 05:40:30

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Re:Does the Kasa HS220 require a load?

2021-11-30 05:40:30

Hello @FatBackpack

Sorry for the late response,

HS220 does require a Load wire and need to be installed in a 2 way environment ( one switch control one light)

Correctly wiring HS220 requires at least 3 lines in your electrical box:
1*Live wire, 1* Load wire, 1* Neutral wire ( white or a bundle of white wires secured with a wire nut. ), 1*Ground Wire (optional)

Here is a video of the wiring https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/hs220/#video

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Does the Kasa HS220 require a load?

Does the Kasa HS220 require a load?

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