Winner
$15.99
Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
The TP-Link Kasa HS200 is the lower-priced of these two Kasa on/off wall switches and the one with the longer owner track record.
It joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi on its own and answers Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, rated for 15A general use, 600W of incandescent lighting and a 1/6 HP motor, with a 2 year warranty and a locator LED. The TP-Link Kasa KS200 is the Kasa that answers Siri, pairing natively with Apple Home from the QR code in the box, fitting the footprint of a standard rocker and adding an explicit 120W ceiling fan rating. Both need a neutral wire and are single-pole on/off switches with no dimming. Choose the TP-Link Kasa HS200 for hub-free control in an Alexa, Google or SmartThings home, and the TP-Link Kasa KS200 when Apple Home is the reason you are buying.
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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$14.35
$19.99
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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| Feature | TP-Link Kasa HS200 | TP-Link Kasa KS200 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $15.99 | $14.35 | TP-Link Kasa KS200 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.5 | TP-Link Kasa HS200 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | TP-Link Kasa KS200 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Max Resistive Load Power (Per Switch) | 600W | 600W | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Switches | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | NO | Tie |
| Status LED | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Apple Home and platform support
This is the split that matters. The TP-Link Kasa KS200 adds native Apple HomeKit on top of Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, so Siri drives it with no bridge. The TP-Link Kasa HS200 covers the other four but has no Apple Home path at all. Neither carries Matter certification.
Fit behind the faceplate
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 uses the footprint of a standard rocker, so ordinary and existing multi-gang faceplates still fit. The TP-Link Kasa HS200 carries a bulkier rear module that owners describe shoehorning into a crowded box, which is worth checking before ordering.
Ceiling fan load
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 is documented for up to 120W of ceiling fan load as well as the 1/6 HP motor rating both share. The TP-Link Kasa HS200 lists the same 1/6 HP motor and 600W of incandescent but no separate fan wattage, so a heavy fan is the case where the newer switch states its limit.
Which one to buy if
- Siri and Apple Home run the house
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 pairs natively from the QR code in the box, while the TP-Link Kasa HS200 has no Apple Home support at all.
- you want the cheapest reliable hub-free switch
The TP-Link Kasa HS200 is the lower-priced of the pair and still skips the hub, with a 2 year warranty behind it.
- an existing multi-gang faceplate has to keep working
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 matches a standard rocker footprint, where the TP-Link Kasa HS200 rear module is the bulkier fit.
- a ceiling fan shares the circuit
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 states a 120W fan limit alongside the shared 1/6 HP motor and 15A general-use rating.
- Alexa or Google Home is your only voice platform
Both switches answer both, so the TP-Link Kasa HS200 covers the job for less money.
Winner
$15.99
- + Rating: 4.6
- - Price: $15.99 vs $14.35
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
28% OFF
$14.35
$19.99
- + Price: $14.35
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
What owners say
Owners of both Kasa switches praise the same two things: an install the app walks you through in minutes and a connection that stays put, including in detached shops and on the far edge of a Wi-Fi network. Past that they notice different things. TP-Link Kasa KS200 owners single out the Apple Home handoff, scanning the code in the box instead of fighting a bridge, and the prompt response from Siri, Alexa and the app; several running Home Assistant note it keeps working with the switch blocked from the internet. TP-Link Kasa HS200 owners talk more about value, sunrise and sunset schedules that follow the seasons and using it to bring a garage or barn light online. Both groups raise the neutral wire requirement. KS200 owners add that the locator light stays lit, the pre-attached leads crowd a tight box and the paddle only actuates at the bottom, while a few HS200 owners found the rear module bulky.
Upgrading from the TP-Link Kasa HS200?
Moving from the TP-Link Kasa HS200 to the TP-Link Kasa KS200 buys one meaningful thing: Apple Home. Both are hub-free, neutral-wire, single-pole on/off switches rated for 15A and 600W of incandescent, and both carry a 2 year warranty and a locator light. The KS200 adds the native HomeKit profile, a standard rocker footprint that fits existing plates, and a stated 120W ceiling fan limit. If your home is built on Alexa, Google or SmartThings, there is nothing to gain and the HS200 stays the better value. If Siri is in the picture, or the box is crowded, the KS200 is the step that fixes it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: TP-Link Kasa HS200 or TP-Link Kasa KS200?
The TP-Link Kasa HS200 wins overall on price and its longer owner track record. The TP-Link Kasa KS200 is the one to pick when Apple Home matters, because it is the Kasa switch with a native HomeKit profile. Both are hub-free 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi switches that need a neutral wire.
What is the biggest difference between the TP-Link Kasa HS200 and the TP-Link Kasa KS200?
Apple Home. The TP-Link Kasa KS200 pairs natively with Apple Home from the code in the box and also answers Siri. The TP-Link Kasa HS200 works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant but not Apple HomeKit or Matter.
Do these Kasa switches need a hub or a neutral wire?
Neither needs a hub: both the TP-Link Kasa HS200 and the TP-Link Kasa KS200 join 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi on their own. Both do need a neutral wire in the wall box and both are single-pole on/off switches, so neither can take over a 3-way circuit.
Do the TP-Link Kasa HS200 and TP-Link Kasa KS200 support Matter?
No. Neither switch is Matter certified, and TP-Link's Matter switches are different models. The TP-Link Kasa KS200 reaches Apple Home through its own HomeKit profile, while the TP-Link Kasa HS200 stops at Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
Who should buy the TP-Link Kasa HS200?
Buy the TP-Link Kasa HS200 for a hub-free Wi-Fi on/off switch on a neutral-wired single-pole circuit in an Alexa, Google or SmartThings home, where a 2 year warranty and the lower price outweigh the missing Apple Home support.
Who should buy the TP-Link Kasa KS200?
Choose the TP-Link Kasa KS200 when Apple Home is the centre of the house, when its standard rocker footprint has to fit existing faceplates, or when a ceiling fan up to 120W is on the circuit, on top of Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
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