Updated October 2026
Data from the official TP-Link site.
2026 verdict
For an Apple Home household, the TP-Link Kasa KS200 is the better of these two Kasa switches, winning on price, a 600W resistive load against the dimmer's 300W, and integrations.
It is the Kasa that pairs natively with Apple Home from the QR code in the box while still answering Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with no hub, and it states a 120W ceiling fan limit alongside the shared 1/6 HP motor rating. The TP-Link Kasa HS220 carries the better owner rating and is the one that actually dims, with LED flicker calibration, adjustable fade speeds and brightness presets in the app. Both need a neutral wire and are single-pole, so the choice is dimming against Apple Home.
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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$14.35
$19.99
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- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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| Feature | TP-Link Kasa HS220 | TP-Link Kasa KS200 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $14.35 | TP-Link Kasa KS200 |
| Max Resistive Load Power (Per Switch) | 300W | 600W | TP-Link Kasa KS200 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | TP-Link Kasa KS200 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | Tie |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 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
Dimmer or on/off
The TP-Link Kasa HS220 is a dimmer, rated for 300W of incandescent and 150W of dimmable LED or CFL, with low-end calibration and adjustable fade speeds. The TP-Link Kasa KS200 is an on/off switch, so a fixture that has to dim is out of its scope.
Apple Home and integrations
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 pairs natively with Apple HomeKit from the code in the box, on top of Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The TP-Link Kasa HS220 lacks Apple Home and Matter, so its platform list stops at the other four. Neither is Matter certified.
Load rating
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 is rated for 15A general use, 600W of incandescent, 120W of ceiling fan and a 1/6 HP motor. The TP-Link Kasa HS220 tops out at 2.5A on 120V, 300W of incandescent and 150W of LED or CFL, a lower ceiling because of the dimming electronics.
Setup and physical fit
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 uses the footprint of a standard rocker, so ordinary and multi-gang faceplates fit. The TP-Link Kasa HS220 carries a deeper rear dimmer module that owners say is a squeeze in a shallow or crowded box.
Which one to buy if
- the circuit has to dim
The TP-Link Kasa HS220 is the dimmer of the pair, with LED flicker calibration, fade speeds and brightness presets the TP-Link Kasa KS200 cannot match.
- Siri and Apple Home run the house
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 pairs natively with Apple Home from the QR code in the box, while the TP-Link Kasa HS220 has no HomeKit support.
- the switch has to drive a ceiling fan or a bigger load
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 is rated for 600W and a 120W ceiling fan, against the 300W and 2.5A of the TP-Link Kasa HS220.
- you want to tune fade timing and kill LED flicker
The app on the TP-Link Kasa HS220 sets the low-end dimming calibration and the fade on and fade off speed, which is exactly the dimmer work the KS200 does not do.
- you want a cheap hub-free on/off switch with Apple Home
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 is the lower-priced of the two, needs no hub and still adds the native HomeKit profile.
25% OFF
$14.99
$19.99
- - Price: $14.99 vs $14.35
- - Max Resistive Load Power (Per Switch): 300W vs 600W
Winner
28% OFF
$14.35
$19.99
- + Price: $14.35
- + Max Resistive Load Power (Per Switch): 600W
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
What owners say
Owners of both Kasa switches lead with the same praise: an app-guided install that takes about fifteen minutes and a connection that reconnects on its own after a power cut. The TP-Link Kasa HS220 owners then talk about the dimming, smooth with no dead zone at the bottom, and about calibrating the low end so mixed LED bulbs stop flickering; they rate the adjustable fade on and fade off, the brightness presets and the sunrise and sunset schedules among their favorite extras, though a few report units that drift in brightness after a couple of months. TP-Link Kasa KS200 owners single out the Apple Home handoff and the prompt response from Siri, and several running Home Assistant note it keeps working with the switch cut off from the internet. Both groups flag the neutral requirement, and KS200 owners add that the locator light stays lit and the paddle only actuates at the bottom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: TP-Link Kasa HS220 or TP-Link Kasa KS200?
The TP-Link Kasa KS200 wins overall on price, load rating and integrations, including native Apple HomeKit. The TP-Link Kasa HS220 is better reviewed and is the one that dims. Both are hub-free Wi-Fi switches that need a neutral wire.
What is the biggest difference between the TP-Link Kasa HS220 and the TP-Link Kasa KS200?
Dimming. The TP-Link Kasa HS220 is a 300W Wi-Fi dimmer with fade control and LED calibration. The TP-Link Kasa KS200 is a 600W on/off switch with native Apple HomeKit and a 120W ceiling fan rating.
Does the TP-Link Kasa HS220 work with Apple Home?
No. The TP-Link Kasa HS220 works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, but not Apple HomeKit or Matter. The TP-Link Kasa KS200 is the Kasa model with a native HomeKit profile.
Do these Kasa switches need a hub or a neutral wire?
Neither the TP-Link Kasa HS220 nor the TP-Link Kasa KS200 needs a hub: both join 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi on their own. Both do require a neutral wire in the box, and both are single-pole, so neither replaces a 3-way circuit.
Who should buy the TP-Link Kasa HS220?
Buy the TP-Link Kasa HS220 if you have a neutral wire and want a cheap, hub-free dimmer with fade control and LED flicker calibration, in an Alexa, Google or SmartThings home where Apple Home is optional.
Who should buy the TP-Link Kasa KS200?
Choose the TP-Link Kasa KS200 for native Apple Home on a hub-free 600W on/off switch, especially where a ceiling fan or a heavier load is on the circuit and dimming is not needed.
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