Two HS100 Smart Plugs no longer working and clicking randomly.
I have 6 HS100 plugs set up in my house. I bought another 2 HS100 V4.1 recently as I have had no issues with them in the past, until now.
I had problems setting up the new plugs as they did not flash as described in the app and it took several attempts to get it to work, requiring lightning reflexes to remove my finger from the reset button when the light flashed orange for a split second once after 20 seconds.
When these new plugs are switched on, they show up as local only on the KASA app and are greyed out as they are not available to use. They also make a click sound every so often as if they are being turned on/off remotely.
What does 'local only' mean exactly? operable by manual finger press?
Other than the addition of these plugs there have been no changes to my IT setup. Whilst I suspect its a firmware issue, I am slightly puzzled how my other HS100's are working with no issues, unless the dodgy firmware is only being applied to newer models.
I would have long returned them, but I've binned the boxes and threw out the receipt. Now they're completely useless.
I note that the below thread is reporting the same issues:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/236268?page=1
I've emailed support, but their response so far has been that there is no issue, when there clearly is!