How to Set Up my TP-Link Kasa Smart Device Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) via the Kasa App

The Kasa App can control TP-Link smart devices locally and remotely, conveniently transforming your home into a smart one. This article will introduce how to connect the TP-Link Kasa Smart Device (BLE) to the home network.

Note: If your Apple device is iOS 14 or above, please have the "Local Network" enabled first by following the steps in this FAQ.

Before we begin:

1. Download and install the Kasa Smart from the App Store or Google Play using your smartphone.

2. Connect your smartphone/pad to your home Wi-Fi network.

3. Plug your Smart device into the power source.

Note: The KS240 is used as an example in this case:

1. Open the Kasa App and log in using your TP-Link ID/account.

a. If you don’t have an account, please sign up with one. (Refer to How to Create a TP-Link Cloud Account on Kasa)

b. Log in to the Kasa App with your cloud account.

2. Add your smart device to the Kasa App. Tap the ‘+’ icon and select “Add Device,” then tap “Smart Switches” and choose an icon according to your model number.

Note: For Matter/Homekit-enabled devices, please select the model name with the BLE suffix.

3. Follow the instructions on the Kasa App to install and power on the switch, then wait until the LED blinks White and Red (Other devices will blink Orange and Geen/Blue).

Enable Bluetooth on your phone, then tap the ALREADY WHITE AND RED button. The phone will look for the smart device through Bluetooth.

Note:

1) Keep your phone or tablet close to your Kasa switch throughout the setup.

2) If the LED does not blink orange and green (white and red), tap “LED not blinking orange and green (white and red)?” for help or reset the device as per its user guide.

4. After the device is discovered, please connect it to your home Wi-Fi.

If you cannot find your home network in the Wi-Fi list, please tap “RESCAN” in the upper right corner. If the issue persists, please tap “Can’t find your Wi-Fi?” at the bottom, then manually enter your home network SSID and password.

5. After your Kasa device is connected to the home Wi-Fi, you can give it a name, set its location, and customize its icon so you can easily identify it.

6. After setting it up, you can check for the latest firmware for optimum performance.

7. Set the Auto Update time to keep your smart devices always updated.

If you are still having trouble installing the Kasa devices, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide: What should I do if I fail to configure the Kasa device?

More things you may want to do.

After configuring the Kasa smart device, you may want to use the Amazon Echo or Google Home to help manage it. For helpful information on how to use these features, please refer to the FAQs below.

How to control Smart Devices by Amazon Echo?

How to control Smart Devices by Google Home?

To learn more about each function and configuration, please go to the Download Center and download the manual for your product.