New Arrival Kasa KS240: Smart Ceiling Fan Control and Dimmer Switch
First announced at CES last year, the KS240 Smart Ceiling Fan Control and Dimmer Switch has become one of the community's most anticipated releases. Over the last year, we have received many comments on the features everyone is looking for in the device, and we are proud to announce that the device is releasing with direct compatibility for Apple Home!
2-1 Brightness & Fan Control:
4-Speed Fan Control - Choose between four fan speeds to find the ideal airflow that suits your comfort.
Smooth Lighting with Gentle Fade On/Off Features
Standard and Sleep Modes with Gentle Transition
Standard: Normal Working Status for the Fan
Sleep Mode: Automatically and Slowly Adjusts to a Gentle Fan Speed at a Set Time
Works with Apple Home:
Enjoy complete control of your fan and light in the Apple Home App, along with support for 3rd- party platforms such as Google, SmartThings, and Alexa.
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Learn More about the KS240 on its Product Overview Page
Compatibility Notes:
- Neutral Wire Required
- Separate Load Wires for Both Fan and Light are Required
- 150W Max for LED Lighting
- 300W Max for Halogen and Incandescent
- AC Motor Speed Control Fan (1.5A, Less than 60W)
Not Compatible With:
- Exhaust Fans
- DC Motor Fans
- Fans with Integrated Speed Controls (fans with Remote control or are Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Enabled)
- 3-Way (Multi-Location) Wiring
We recommend checking the installation guide for detailed instructions and compatibility requirements.
Always check with your device/fixture manufacturer if you are unsure of specifications such as power consumption or LED dimming types.
We have many more exciting devices releasing for Kasa coming over the next few months, so keep your eyes open for announcements of new releases from our team.
We appreciate the feedback that everyone has given over the past few months. If you have any questions or feedback regarding the KS240, please feel free to leave a comment below!
Learn How to set up a KS240 Smart Fan and Dimmer Switch in our YouTube Video: How to Install & Configure a KS240 Fan and Dimmer
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Hey Everyone,
Our team has created a quick survey to gather some information about the reported behaviors seen from a few users across the forum regarding the KS240’s LED Indicator Lights. If you have seen your LEDs behaving abnormally or turning red periodically, please provide your case in the following form:
You will be asked to provide your TP-Link ID and the MAC address of the device – allowing our developing teams to check the logs of the device and they may potentially reach out to provide a debug firmware to help diagnose the cause.
If you are seeing any other abnormal behaviors, don’t hesitate to reach out to our teams.
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@Riley_S im not asking you to do that. i just want to know if the fan side of this switch is rheostat controlled. please.
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Will this switch work correctly for a fan-only installation (wire up fan load, and leave light leads disconnected)?
The fan I would like to automate currently has it's lights controlled by a Kasa 3-way dimmer switch and I'd rather keep that as-is.
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@herbam yes it'll work because it needs a neutral. No neutral switches wouldn't do that.
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@Riley_S hi, good morning! so over the weekend i became impatient and dove head first into usnig this switch for the fan i asked about which was only ever intended to be controlled by the remote that it came with. the model is called a Merwry, https://www . homedepot . com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Merwry-52-in-Integrated-LED-Indoor-White-Ceiling-Fan-with-Light-Kit-and-Remote-Control-SW1422WH/301231211#overlay and its from a Home Depot house brand called Home Decorations or something similar. And i am happy to report that i have excellent report for everyone who may be facing a similar challenge: everything works, and some things are even better than the stock functionality.
the fan seems to have more than the three (low / medium / high) settings that were accessible through the supplied remote. there appear to be at least four distinct speeds which can be set using this switch! and there does not appear to be any conflict of issues with the fan as it applies to being controlled by this switch. everything has so far been smooth and worked well.
the light was never dimmable using the provided remote. it was either on or off. but i knew that it was capable of dimming because i have another fan with the "same" led light panel board, and it does have dimming function thru its app, and i swapped the boards just to see if the one without the dimming function can in fact be dimmed, and of course it worked just fine. and so, now i have dimming capability on the guestroom fan, which i did not previously have access to.
as neither of the fans i am discussing here have a switch leg in the ceiling box, one 14/2 needed to be added. it was simple enough, and i also ran the replacement, 14/3 (+ ground so 4 total conductors) simultaneously. this is a bit unconventional, since the switch leg wouldnt normally be run into and out of and then back into the ceiling box for the fan, but this is how it is currently and i didnt want to tear out any drywall besides the hole for the new switch box. all of the neutrals are shared, and there are several, unfortunately. and all of the grounds are shared. otherwise, its mostly one for one with the other wires. in my opinion, vfery simple to do so long as you have simple basic knowledge of how to run electrical.
to be clear, the remote(s) are now completely removed from the sytems, and the fan(s) are both exclusively operated by the ks240 switch(es)! good riddance to the old rf / bluetooth remotes!
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@herbam keep in mind that the load lead for the light will still be capable of being hot out of the switch if someone inadvertently activates it, so be sure to cap it with a small wire nut and secure it with electrical tape.
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