My Amazon Smart Plug Says “Provisioning Failure” (How To Fix)

Amazon Smart Plug provisioning error

Smart plugs have some of the coolest potential when it comes to smart technology. These little devices bridge the gap between smart technology and yesteryears electronics. For the smart home wizard, a few smart plugs are a must. This isn’t to say they aren’t without their tech issues. What tech isn’t? There are a few … Read more

Kasa Smart Plug Keeps Disconnecting From Alexa (How To Fix)

A Kasa smart plug showing as device unreachable within the Alexa app

A smart plug allows you to bring old school electric devices into the 21st century. However, they’re nothing more than a power adapter if you can’t get them connected to your favorite smart home app. You can keep your Kasa smart plug connected to Alexa by first ensuring that the Wi-Fi network is on 2.4 … Read more

Kasa Smart Device Has “Unreachable” Error: 11 Easy Fixes

Kasa app showing a Device Unreachable error

Kasa devices are a great way to supplement your current smart home system. However, what do you do when these devices, or the Kasa app itself, start to struggle with connection problems? If your Kasa device has an “unreachable” error, that means that the app, the device, or your Wi-Fi network or having trouble getting … Read more

Why Does My Smart Plug Turn Off By Itself?

Philips Hue smart plug unboxed - but not yet plugged in

Smart plugs have limitless potential for getting your smart home fully integrated. These plugs can instantly transform any device into a smart device with some basic features. With that said, there are a few problems that these devices face. Smart plugs are pretty simple when it comes down to it. They interface between the wall and … Read more

Is Your Kasa Smart Plug Stuck With Flashing Lights? (How To Resolve)

Various features and benefits of a TP Link Kasa smart plug

One of the trickiest things about owning smart devices is decoding those flashing LED lights. It can be hard to figure out what those lights are trying to tell you or even what colors they are to begin with. Thankfully, the Kasa smart plug has an easy-to-understand system when it comes to LED light codes. … Read more

The Difference Between Kasa, Tapo and TP-Link (Which Is Discontinued?)

Front of a TP Link Kasa Smart Plug

One of the biggest challenges of using smart home tech is keeping up with what’s going on at your favorite smart tech companies. This gets even harder when a company fumbles a product launch. TP-Link has left some big questions on the table, and we’re going to answer them. The biggest differences between Kasa and … Read more

Do Any Smart Plugs Work On 5 Ghz WiFi?

A marketing image of the TP Link's HS105 Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug, which leaves the second outlet free for use.

You may have heard that 5 Ghz WiFi is faster than 2.4 Ghz WiFi, but many smart plugs only seem to support 2.4 Ghz WiFi. Does this mean that your smart plugs won’t be as efficient as possible? And if so, why aren’t more 5 Ghz smart plugs available to buy? Many smart plugs support … Read more

How To Get Notified When Your Smart Plug Goes Offline

Two smart plugs Hue and Kasa side by side

Smart plugs are one of the best additions to smart ecosystems everywhere. Not only do these bring basic smart features to older devices, but they also open up new doors for people innovating in what smart technology means and how it interacts with our lives. This leaves us with one big question. Is there a … Read more