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Programming Rule to add Override for Senor Light Switch KS200M

 
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Programming Rule to add Override for Senor Light Switch KS200M

Programming Rule to add Override for Senor Light Switch KS200M
Programming Rule to add Override for Senor Light Switch KS200M
2022-08-20 17:05:10 - last edited 2022-12-16 21:56:59

A Programming Rule needed for a overside for KS200m Senor light switch.

 

At this time, KS200M is pretty much the same function as the $10 non-wifi senor light switch. I could not think of a use case for the remote control / schedule feature.

 

However, I do find out a use case that you can easily enhance through a simple software update.

 

I installed the senor switch in my basement / bathroom so that it will be on and off based on motion. Sometimes, I want to stay in the basement / bathroom for a while and I do not want the light to go off automatically. In fact, it could be bad when I was working in basement / bathroom away from the switch sensor and the light goes off. 

 

I would like to have a new programming rule: if the switch / light is pushed ON rather than motion-triggered on, I want the light to stay on for a longer period, say, an hour, that can be configured. After that period, the light goes off. Of cause, if the the period is configured on forever, it becomes a manual mode.

 

You can make it even fancier: double click or long-hold the button to trigger this mode. And Ambient light could keep flashing for this special mode.

 

This is a feature that only requires a software upgrade.

 

P.S.

 

After initial posting, I found an article talking about the feature involving hardware wiring. BUT I am not allowed to include the link here. You may Google make-a-motion-sensor-light-stay-on to find it. What I am asking is called "override" feature and I found a product for $16.00: TOPGREENER TSOS5.

 

You can simply enhance the software rule to provide such a feature. It is an hour programming task.

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Re:Programming Rule to add Override for Senor Light Switch KS200M
2022-12-04 23:58:13 - last edited 2022-12-16 21:56:59

I agree 100% after buying the smart dimmer motion sensor I realized I may as well have stayed with the old dumb motion sensor the kasa switch offers no real benefit.  I would like to tell it to stay on and/or I would like to control how long it stays on after it is triggered by motion.  Even the dumb sensors can do that.  I kind of wasted my money.  The vedeo I watched showed how you could adjust the brightness depending on the time of day triggered (a nice feature) but it's gone now??

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RE:Programming Rule to add Override for Senor Light Switch KS200M
2023-01-22 22:52:36
Agreed! I have one installed in the bathroom and have it shut off after 10 minutes (my kid us always forgetting to turn it off). Someone time I just want it to stay on when taking a bath or shower. The overide would be a great feature!
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