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Does smart action timer only work when the switch is turned on from the app?

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weasel_atty

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2019-09-26 21:13:18 - last edited 2019-10-10 16:58:21

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Does smart action timer only work when the switch is turned on from the app?

2019-09-26 21:13:18 - last edited 2019-10-10 16:58:21

Model: HS200

Hardware Version: V2

Firmware Version: 15.5

I'm trying to use the timer smart action on an HS200 switch so that it turns off after 20 minutes. It works fine if the switch is turned on from the Kasa app on my phone. It does not work if the switch is turned on at the HS200 itself. Is that intended? It makes it a lot less useful if it is. Thanks in advance!

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2019-10-10 00:09:27 - last edited 2019-10-10 16:58:21

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2019-10-10 00:09:27 - last edited 2019-10-10 16:58:21

Thanks. I ended up deleting the app and then re-downloading it. Now the smart action works as you say. I'm a fan of the new smart actions for sure.

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Re:Does smart action timer only work when the switch is turned on from the app?

2019-10-04 15:47:56

@weasel_atty

The feature should work like you assume where no matter if you physically turn it on or through the app, the timer would take over.

Delete the smart action and create it again, see if the issue still happens. If so, please provide a screenshot of what you configured.

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2019-10-10 00:09:27 - last edited 2019-10-10 16:58:21

Thanks. I ended up deleting the app and then re-downloading it. Now the smart action works as you say. I'm a fan of the new smart actions for sure.

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