Under Consideration 4 way switch
Release a kasa four way smart switch product, or add functionality for two three way switch products to implement a four way solution.
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I had an electrician install two Kasa 3-way switches at each end of my 4-way set up, leaving the middle switch a dumb switch (the one with 4 wires). It never did work, even using the Kasa installation option on the app for having 2 switches for one light set. The one thing I wonder about is that these two Kasa switches came from different boxes. Does that matter?
I had previously purchased two Kasa 3-way (HS210) switches and installed one switch from each into different 3-ways. (To be clear, I had two 3-way set-ups and each got one smart switch.) So I had a left-over switch from each box. Those are what I installed into my 4-way, which never worked. Does that matter? Are the two 3-way switches that come in one HS210 box somewhat linked?
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@Chicago_SH appreciate this thread. I didn't realize I had a four way wiring set up when I bought the product. I am definitely not an electrician so this diagram saved me an hour and a trip to the hardware store to return the product. I am sure of it. Thank you.
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@Donley no the dimmer is not a three-way.
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@septer012 Can I substitue the HS220 for the HS210
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@Chicago_SH I did install one smart 3 way switch over the 4 way circit and everything works fine just as a normal 3 way switch replacement
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@nicholus.h how do you know it current senses?
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I got this working with only one smart switch. I installed it on the line (hot) side, and it works just fine. There is a slight delay in it sensing whether or not the light is on, but it might be a second or two.
I was originally thinking you HAD to install it on the line side to get it working, but I think I'm wrong. It should honestly work in either position. If everything is wired correctly, it should get power no matter what, and be able to sense whether or not the light is on based on how much current is flowing through the switch. I'm not sure why it didn't work for board4mic, but its working a charm for me.
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Thank you for sharing. It sure would be nice if TP-Link would test this application of their product and publish it.
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