Subject: Smart Plug Compatibility & Setup with Sense
Sense supports some—but not all—Kasa smart plugs. Notably, Kasa Matter smart plugs (with product numbers ending in "M," like the TP-Link Kasa KP-125M) are not supported.
Supported Smart Plugs
Sense is currently compatible with:
- TP-Link Kasa KP-115
- TP-Link Kasa KP-125
- TP-Link Kasa HS-300
- Wemo Insight Smart Plug (F7C029)
These are the only smart plugs or power strips supported at this time. Additionally, Sense does not support TP-Link Tapo plugs.
Using a Supported Smart Plug with Sense
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Enable Integration:
- In the Sense app, go to Settings > Connected Devices, and turn on the integration for TP-Link Kasa smart plugs.
- Wait a few minutes while Sense adds your new smart plug devices.
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Device Management:
- Once added, smart plug devices function like any other device in Sense.
- You can also control them directly from the Sense app—just tap the on/off button in the Device List or Device Details.
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Avoid Duplicate Energy Reporting:
- If Sense natively detects a device that is also plugged into a smart plug, you’ll need to merge them to ensure accurate energy tracking.
- To do this:
- Open the Sense app and go to Devices > [Select Device] > Settings (gear icon, upper right) > Manage > "What's connected to this?"
- Select all applicable devices.
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Smart Plug Assignment Options:
- Merge with an already detected device → Combines smart plug data with an identified device.
- Assign as a new device → Treats the smart plug as an individual device.
- Assign as a power strip → Groups multiple devices into one composite device. If any of these have been previously detected, select them to merge historical data.
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Customize Notifications & Bubbles:
- Use the Standby feature in the Sense app to adjust notification frequency and bubble behavior.
Troubleshooting & Additional Resources
- If you notice incorrect wattage readings, check that your smart plug firmware is up to date via the Kasa or Wemo apps.
- For more troubleshooting help, visit our Smart Plug Troubleshooting Guide.
Let us know if you have any questions!