3 way Dimmer switch?
Does TP-Link have any plans in the near future to release a 3-way dimmer switch? I have the HS200 and HS220. I would love it if the HS220 had the 3Way capability.
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If the satellite/load switch does indeed *not* require a neutral wire (as seems to be indicated by the diagram), I'd be more than happy to use it. The *only* reason I asked about possibly using a dumb switch is because of a lack of neutral wire in some of my 3-ways (2 out of 3, in fact) and my assumption (which is looking incorrect) that both switches in the KS230 pair would require neutral wires.
Thanks for looking into this!
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The Quick Installation Guide is up at the tp-link site:
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/ks230-kit/
And they are pretty direct that you are not to cross the traveler 1 and traveler 2 connections. So it would seem that Traveler 2 is always the feed to the load, with Traveler 2 presumably as a communication feed back to the the main switch. It would be interesting to know how it communicates, but it's pretty clear with this setup the you can't just use a 4-way in the middle to swap the travelers in a traditional configuration, as you can with the HS210 kit. It would be interesting to see if the satellite switch could be daisy chained to replace a 4 way switch in the middle with another satellite switch. I know the Leviton Decora Remote Dimmers can be used in this way, so there is some hope.
After being excited about this product since before it was announced, I did a walkaround of my house and realized almost all of the places that I was waiting to use this setup in actually have 3 switches with a 4-way in the middle. So I'm very hopeful that there can be a solution to this type of setup.
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@Carl I just wanted to say thanks for keeping everyone updated on this. You've been consistent in responding to customers comments, which is something I don't see very often. There's been a "shoot the messenger" tone in here at times, but you keep coming back with updates regardless. We appreciate your work here and TP-Link getting this product out there based on customer requests.
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Its the job. But i do really appreciate the kind words. Thank you. So everyone knows I am also in the process of making a installation FAQ. As well as Installation and setup videos. I also plan on having a product announcement like we did for the KS220M so keep an eye out on all of that coming soon.
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Agreed. I wanted to see if there was a Kasa multi-pole dimmer switch (that way I can use the same app to manage othe other Kasa outlets and switches I have) and was happy to hear the KS230. Schedules and resources shift especially in a time when supply chains are facing ever constant challenges. Appreciate the updates @carl !
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@Carl Thanks for posting that wiring diagram! I had been wondering if this would be useable in the case where line and load are present in box A and a 3 wire bundle goes from box A to box B. Based on this diagram it looks like my situation will work!
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It looks like these are available for preorder on Amazon:
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Thanks! I have been following this for about two years and just pre-ordered two kits. Looking forward to installing them.
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