@Nameless_1 

 

I'm wondering if the router may be becoming overloaded with connected devices. If you have another router or access point you can try to connect that to the LAN of the main router and offload devices to that wireless network. 

 

However, if it is just this particular plug and you are not seeing other devices randomly lose wireless connection I would reach out to support as the plug may be bad: link

@Tony 

I have a few other Kasa plugs I can try as well. I did confirm my router can handle additional devices on that network and it does allow connection from this plug, but only when I'm logged into the Kasa app and not as Guest.

Also should mention I tried this from 2 separate Android devices on Android 9 and 11, so doesn't appear to be an app issue.

I'll try another plug to see if it's isolated to this 1.

Finally getting a chance to further test this out. I bought a new KL50 light bulb to use and decided I wanted it to run local as well. The app would never show a connection to this new light bulb just like the plug. I logged into my router and can see the KL50 has connected and remains connected to my router. This is very strange. This is a brand new bulb and it is behaving just like the plug. Either this is an issue with the Kasa app, or it is an issue with my Asus router. I have no other issues with any device connecting to that router except Kasa devices. I plan to attempt to use an older phone running Android 6 or 7, to see if it is an issue with this app on Android 9. I can also confirm it's not working on a tablet running Android 11. I do have a very old access point that runs its own SSID and I may try it just with a couple Kasa devices to see if somehow the Asus router is the problem.

Well, quick update. I'll be returning this bulb as defective. It will not reset no matter what I do. I've tried the soft reset of turning it on and off five times. I've tried a hard reset turning it on and off 10 times. I've tried every solution I can find online. I've used different lamps, different switches, and connected it directly to a power strip with no ability to reset this bulb. So, officially, this is the last Kasa device I will purchase. I may still try to reset the plugs that I have and connect them to an AP. But if these frustrations continue I will just box them up and sell them and replace them with another brand.