Kasa 3-way wall switch issue

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Kasa 3-way wall switch issue
Kasa 3-way wall switch issue
2021-12-15 18:55:34 - last edited 2021-12-16 12:59:40
Model: HS210  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version:

The way my outside garage lights are wired for the 3-way switch, there is a white or neutral wire that is accessable from within the garage, but not in the house, so the Kasa switch set will not work. 

 

Wemo however sells a single 3-way switch that will do the job (see attached picture). I have a house full of Kasa/TP Link products that I have set up with schedules and through Alexa and I love the way it all works together, so I really do not want to have to introduce another product brand into the mix.  Do you ever see Kasa selling a single 3-way switch the same as the Wemo smart wifi 3-way light switch (model: WLS0403-CA).  This makes more sense than having to install 2 wifi switches to do the same job.

 

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2021-12-16 07:24:43 - last edited 2021-12-16 12:59:40

Hello @CDNBeerman 

HS210 could work with an ordinary 3 way switch, and in that scenario, the HS210 must be installed on the Line side ( Line is energized when tested with a voltage tester)

You could test Common Wire in the wall: it could be Line/ Load (connected to a different color screw, usually ' Black' screw), and check if the wall box in garage with neutral is the Line side.  

HS210KIT Wiring video

Q13: Can I use HS210 KIT with ordinary three-way switch?

I hope this helps!

 

 

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2022-01-06 14:56:51 - last edited 2022-01-07 03:00:32

@Solla-topee ...and I have added 1 3-way switch as needed and I am very pleased.  Once again, thank you.

Solla-topee wrote

@CDNBeerman Glad to help clear it up. laugh

 

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Re:Kasa 3-way wall switch issue-Solution
2021-12-16 07:24:43 - last edited 2021-12-16 12:59:40

Hello @CDNBeerman 

HS210 could work with an ordinary 3 way switch, and in that scenario, the HS210 must be installed on the Line side ( Line is energized when tested with a voltage tester)

You could test Common Wire in the wall: it could be Line/ Load (connected to a different color screw, usually ' Black' screw), and check if the wall box in garage with neutral is the Line side.  

HS210KIT Wiring video

Q13: Can I use HS210 KIT with ordinary three-way switch?

I hope this helps!

 

 

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2021-12-16 13:00:59
Thank you so much for your response. After having submitted my question, I went searching again and actually found the switch sold as 1 and not a 2 pack so that reassured me I was not correct. Once again thank you.
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2021-12-16 13:03:23

@CDNBeerman Glad to help clear it up. laugh

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2022-01-06 14:56:51 - last edited 2022-01-07 03:00:32

@Solla-topee ...and I have added 1 3-way switch as needed and I am very pleased.  Once again, thank you.

Solla-topee wrote

@CDNBeerman Glad to help clear it up. laugh

 

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2022-01-07 03:01:19

@CDNBeerman My pleasure heart

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