KP115 Smart Plug suddenly constant clicking on and off see video inside
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Hi all I currently own a dozen or more KP115 smart plugs dotted all around the house no issues for around 18 months until Tuesday this week when out of nowhere I could hear a clicking sound upon inspection it was coming from one of the smart plugs, unplugged it and tested it in another socket same issue tried hard reset / factory reset nothing helped, anyways on to today and again another clicking sound and you guessed it upon inspection yet another KP115 smart plug just clicking away so had to remove it.
Scary thing is the fact that they are turning on and off over and over at a very fast rate this could potentially damage whatever you have plugged in or maybe even be a fire hazzard.
What I would like to know is has anyone else had this issue what was done to fix it, did you RMA or just throw it away?
At this moment I am worried about continuing to use the other plugs I have around the house just in case this happens again and I am not around to unplug it.
Here is a link to a video I made showing the issue https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sGoLpy_sod8
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@AlexKalopsia Same, several of my HS110s have also died in the past six months. I had them longer than the KP115s but they're still within 4-5 years.
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my faulty smart plug was managing a Heatmiser control box which in turn managed multiple heating zones ....
when it failed the Heatmiser box failed too
I suspect the smart plug took out the Heatmiser
whole system had to be replaced / upgraded as Heatmiser was obsolete .... very costly
all smart plugs went in the bin
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My KP-125 clicked itself to death 1 year after purchase. It was the only one I had connected 24/7.
I was monitoring the furnace fan power usage controlled by the smart thermostat. Fortunately it didn't blow it up.
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@thewatcher Thanks for posting this. My power strip was behind my desk and the clicking sound was driving me crazy. Thanks to your video, I was able to identy what was clicking. There was nothing plugged into it, but it was still clickingand turning off/on power outlets. It was also a little warm, despite nothing drawing power from it. I ended up removing it and throwing it out.
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When using a smart plug, it’s essential to verify that the device you intend to connect is compatible with the smart plug.
Besides the rated wattage, the type of the load device should also be identified, specifically whether it is a high-power inductive load driven by motors, which the Kasa smart plug does NOT support, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, or washing machines. These devices often draw a high inrush current at startup, which can exceed the plug’s rated current and potentially cause damage.
▷ What types of loads can the Kasa plug support?
If the smart plug fails under the correct usage, a replacement is needed in this situation. To proceed with the warranty, contact the retailer or local TP-Link support.
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