KS230 in a 4-way switch
EDIT - This post originally referenced a way to use a KS230 in a 3-way environment.
However this only worked with the old V1 style. As of 2024 they have changed to V2 and this method no longer works. I'm not aware of any way to make a 4-way dimmer work.
TP-Link -- it's ridiculous and self defeating that you don't offer this. It's extremely common for houses to have four-way or more switches. Especially people that are spending extra money on fancy smart switches.
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@Clffhnger I did this, however the 4 way switch will not turn the lights off now. When you use that switch it does nothing (if lights are on and you flip it...lights stay on, if lights are off....doesn't turn them on)???
How did you get your 4-way to work?
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@4wayman I have two 3 way switches with three 4 way in between. I just used a kasa 3 way smart switch replacing one of the 3 ways. Works every time for me. No companion switch or anything.
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@4wayman Go buy Leviton DD00R-DLZ with the main Leviton unit. Works 4 or 5 way.
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No I tried to get it to work using slave from additional kit and no go. I have used other devices years ago - old X10 stuff - and they would work just fine with one master and as many slaves as you like. But these don't seem to do it. It's unfortunate, as the TP Link guys could design something quick and easy. I will use the Levitan devices to get the 2 3way with 4 way setup I think. But then I will have 2 differen manufacturers in the house, which I prefer not to do. For reference, I am an electrician with more than 35 yrs experience.
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If you're like me it was hard to understand what others are saying so here's a picture and diagram of what worked for me. I set up the main and satellite as normal. You'll need to buy two kits in order to get the extra satellite to replace the 4 way and set it up as such.
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While it isn't a supported configuration, especially for a KS230, I do have a few questions about the setup just for my own knowledge
First, what hardware version of switch do you have? The most recent KS230 has interchangeable traveler wires, which I would assume would be less likely to work in a setup such as this.
Second, just for clarification, the two marks on the left are your main and satellite switches? How did you wire the connection for the travelers to the switch or with a splice?
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@4wayman thank you! I still have one hair to pull out.
The electrician that used the white wires for travelers should have wrapped some black or red tape on the wire, to indicate that they are not neautrals.
After more than 2hrs, I'm glad to buy another set of K230's.
I tried using the K230 with just a main, but the app rejected it. Fingers crossed, and prayers to Jesus!
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@4wayman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRohQMz8w_o
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@4wayman I quit with the KS230 3-way with dimmer. Would not work. I returned to Amazon and purchased the HS210 Kit, which worked great with a standard dumb 4-way switch. FYI to all.
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