TP-Link Kasa Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve KE100 KIT Review – An excellent affordable smart TRV that now works with Tapo [2024 Update]
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve KE100 KIT Review – An excellent affordable smart TRV that now works with Tapo [2024 Update]

[Update – 12th February 2024] I originally wrote this review back in December 2023 and criticised this TRV due to the mess that was the Tapo and Kasa interoperability. I expressed annoyance that the Kasa smart hub had the same hardware as the Tapo smart hub, but you couldn’t add the KE100 to the Tapo…

TP-Link Kasa vs Tapo:  You can now use Kasa devices with the Tapo app, but it is still a complete mess of a smart home ecosystem  

TP-Link Kasa vs Tapo:  You can now use Kasa devices with the Tapo app, but it is still a complete mess of a smart home ecosystem  

I will preface this by saying I love TP-Link networking and smart home products. I personally use a large number of the Kasa and Tapo smart plugs. The Tapo P110 (and now the P110M) are the best smart plugs on the market due to their affordable nature and energy monitoring. I have also recently invested…

TP-Link Kasa Filament Smart Bulb Review – Finally an attractive, smart bulb
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TP-Link Kasa Filament Smart Bulb Review – Finally an attractive, smart bulb

While I use Philips Hue for my smart bulbs, I use TP-Link Kasa for my plugs, however at the time of writing Hue does not have filament bulbs available to buy. In my hallways, I have replaced the lights of my dated home with something a little more attractive, that requires a filament bulb. So…