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SwitchBot vs TP-Link Kasa

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SwitchBot

Software

Simple automation for any device

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SwitchBot switchBot Lock Ultra is priced at 139.99 USD standalone, rising to 299.99 USD bundled with the Touch Doorbell combo; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: SwitchBot covers Button automation, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SwitchBot and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where SwitchBot and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeSwitchBotTP-Link Kasa
PlatformsIOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Web
Founded20151996

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in SwitchBot

  • Button automation
  • IR control
  • Schedules
  • Sensors
  • Scene automation
  • Voice control
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • Web support

Both cover

  • IFTTT
  • SmartThings
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

SwitchBot

  • Retrofit automationnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Curtain controlnot TP-Link Kasa
  • AC controlnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Simple automationnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot SwitchBot
  • Automationnot SwitchBot
  • Voice controlnot SwitchBot
  • Budget smart homenot SwitchBot

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

SwitchBot

  • SwitchBot Lock Ultra is priced at 139.99 USD standalone, rising to 299.99 USD bundled with the Touch Doorbell combo

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

SwitchBot

On request
  • Bot$29/month
    • Button pusher
    • Schedule
    • Voice control
  • Curtain$89/month
    • Solar powered option
    • Light sensor
    • Schedule
  • Hub Mini$39/month
    • IR control
    • Cloud access
    • Voice assistants

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

Which should you pick?

Choose SwitchBot if

  • You need button automation.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want ir control.
SwitchBot review

Choose TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is SwitchBot or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. SwitchBot starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SwitchBot or TP-Link Kasa?
SwitchBot starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request.
Does SwitchBot or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
SwitchBot runs on IOS, Android. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
What is SwitchBot best used for?
SwitchBot is most often used for retrofit automation, curtain control, ac control, simple automation. Of those, retrofit automation and curtain control are not what TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can SwitchBot do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
SwitchBot covers Button automation, IR control, Schedules, Sensors. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Both handle IFTTT, SmartThings, IOS support, Android support.
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