@stitchuation Hopefully the KASA app will be fixed for Android users so others don't need to do this.

This is at your own risk. I went to APK Mirror and downloaded and installed version 2.38.1.1068. then I just went through the steps in the app for normal light strip installation.

Found a solution, but this clearly shows the Android application has a bug. Found a reddit post where others were having the same exact issue. They recommended installing a Kasa apk of version of...

@Riley_S I tried two different networks and still no luck. I really think there is some software issue in the app related to the setup process. Live chat thinks it's a defective strip, but that can't...

@Riley_S Will try another network later, though I should mention I have several TP-Link switched and lamps connected to my network. Recently installed two new lamps, same time I bought the light...

@Riley_S Thanks, nearby was enabled previously, updated the MAC to be the local device. Unfortunately same outcome, light freezes during setup and reboots.