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How do I use my cellphone away from my home to control tp-link devices?

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ed_rington

2017-12-10 06:29:03

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How do I use my cellphone away from my home to control tp-link devices?

2017-12-10 06:29:03

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If I am out of wifi range, can I control my tp-link over the cellphone network? Or do I have to logon to the web and do it somehow?

I'm new here. Just got my first tp-link device connected to my wifi network, and can turn a light on/off with my android app. But can't figure out how to turn the light on/off when I am away from home.

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wiiNinja

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2017-12-11 00:17:45

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Re:How do I use my cellphone away from my home to control tp-link devices?

2017-12-11 00:17:45

You have to setup the device to allow access when you are away from home. Do this next time you're at home and connected to your Wifi:
1) Start Kasa from your phone
2) Touch the device that you want to control from outside the house
3) Touch the Settings icon (looks like a gear)
4) The first item you will see is "Remote Control". Touch that to enable (it should turn green)
5) Repeat 2-4 for any items you want to control remotely
You're done. Good luck

ed_rington

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2017-12-12 09:44:57

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Re:How do I use my cellphone away from my home to control tp-link devices?

2017-12-12 09:44:57

Will try this tomorrow. Thanks.

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2020-04-13 21:37:52

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