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KP125M:  Kasa First Matter-Compatible Smart Plug with New Energy Monitoring Features

We are excited to announce the introduction of the Matter Protocol into our line of Kasa Smart devices, starting with the KP125M. This marks a significant milestone for us, as we aim to provide you with new products and major features updates over the coming months.

Please Note: The new Energy Monitoring feature is currently only available for the KP125M. To ensure that you can access this feature, please make sure that your device is using the latest firmware and that your app is up-to-date. 

 

Introduction of Energy Monitoring Features

Energy Usage:

The First Tab, Energy Usage, allows you to track the consumption of the device over the period of an hour. This will be the most accurate representation of how many kWh were consumed during the period.

To View the extended history of your energy usage you may scroll the chart to the previous period. Or,

You may use the Energy Calendar Feature to get an overview for each day of the month quickly.

Power Consumption / Usage:

The next tab introduced is the Device’s Power Consumption, which is distinct from energy usage because it reflects the constantly changing power requirements of the device. If you have devices that consume varying amounts of energy based on their settings, the power consumption tab may be more useful to you.
When you access the Power tab in the menu, all values are presented as average power consumption over the selected time period.

 

Billing Settings:

On the Bill Settings page, you can adjust the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) charged by your utility company. This enables you to more accurately pinpoint any devices contributing to higher energy bills during specific periods.

 

Billing Type:

Depending on your utility plan, you may pay a flat rate for your energy, or your rates may change depending on the time of day or season.

 

Seasonal Scheduling:

The Kasa app offers two separate sets of schedules to accommodate any rate changes from your ISP.
You may set two Schedules, Summer and Winter, with customized energy usage rates, date ranges, and time-of-use settings

 

  

 

Data Exports:

You can now generate an export file for both the energy usage and power consumption of a device. To do so, access the upper right menu and select the Export All Data option. 

Once you have selected the Export option, the exported data will be sent to the email address you specified in the form of two separate CSV files. The first file will summarize the energy usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh), with hourly divisions. The second file will provide the power consumption data, which will be divided into 5-minute intervals. 

 

Energy Calendar:

With the Energy Calendar feature, you can identify the days when your devices consumed the most energy, track your monthly energy usage, and view the associated costs based on the schedules and rates you have configured.
You can access the Energy Calendar anytime by clicking on the calendar icon located in the top right corner of the screen.

 

 

Time-Of-Use and Peak Hours:

On the Bill Settings screen, you can set up both the hourly schedule for peak hours and the price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) charged by your utility company. To adjust the rates, you can access the Billing Overview screen.
The Left Column Provides Options to Configure the Peak Hours of Weekdays
The Right Column Provides Options to Configure the Peak Hours of Weekends
In Hourly Increments, you may select whether that hour will calculate your energy usage for that hour using the Off-Peak, Mid-Peak, or Peak Rates set on the previous screen.

 

If you want to know when the KP125M is available in your region, please pay attention to the official website and Where to Buy on the official website.

 

The Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How to Set up a TP-Link Matter-certified device with Matter for the first time?
A. Please click here to see the detailed configuration instruction.

 

Q. How to know more about Matter?

Please refer to the General Questions about Matter.

 

 

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