Rain Sensor Outlet Power Off

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Rain Sensor Outlet Power Off
Rain Sensor Outlet Power Off
2023-07-27 00:54:39 - last edited 2023-07-28 16:08:42
Model: KP400  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.0.15

I'm running an outdoor fan connected to a KP400 outlet. I need this fan to turn off when it rains. 
 

Is it possible to use a rain sensor than can communicate with the KP400 via IFTTT (or similar) to send a power off command if it senses rain?

 

Is there any other way to do this?

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2023-07-27 19:38:19 - last edited 2023-07-28 16:08:42

  @Chris00027,

Yes, an automation such as this is possible, as long as you can find a platform to support both a rain sensor and Kasa devices.

 

I think that a far easier and cheaper method would be to look for Automation platforms that offer the weather as a trigger.

 

I know that in SmartThings, which we officially support as an integrations, you are able to set your home location and then there is a specific trigger for the weather at your home - from there you can control any of the devices from Kasa after linking your account:

 

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2023-07-27 19:38:19 - last edited 2023-07-28 16:08:42

  @Chris00027,

Yes, an automation such as this is possible, as long as you can find a platform to support both a rain sensor and Kasa devices.

 

I think that a far easier and cheaper method would be to look for Automation platforms that offer the weather as a trigger.

 

I know that in SmartThings, which we officially support as an integrations, you are able to set your home location and then there is a specific trigger for the weather at your home - from there you can control any of the devices from Kasa after linking your account:

 

cb865da422ae409584ba9a738e1ca364

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2023-07-27 21:52:46

  @Riley_S Thanks so much. I just setup SmartThings to do exactly as you suggested. It's supposed to rain tonight, so it'll be a good test. 

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