Kasa Smart HS200-2 2-Gang Smart Light Switch with App and Voice Control

The two-gang format brings smart control to two separate circuits at one wall location. Kasa Smart HS200-2 connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and works with the Kasa app. Use app or voice controls to manage connected lights, set schedules, or create a lived-in look while you’re away.

Practical tips

This single-pole switch requires a neutral wire and a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection. The Kasa or Tapo app guides you through setup, and the included wall plate, screws, wire nuts, and wire labels support the installation. If you’re unfamiliar with electrical wiring, consult an electrician.

After setup, use the app to control lights from home or away, or link the switch with amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Samsung SmartThings for voice control. The two-gang design is useful when you want to operate two circuits from one wall plate rather than add separate single-gang smart switches in different wall locations.

Where it shines

Schedules and countdown timers let you set connected lights to turn on or off at chosen times. Away Mode varies the on/off timing to make the home appear occupied while you’re out. For a typical evening routine, you can schedule lights to turn on around dusk, then use the app or a compatible voice assistant to switch them off when you’re ready for bed.

You can also group the switch with other smart devices and create scenes for coordinated control. This makes the HS200-2 useful for households that want app-based lighting control alongside existing Alexa, Google Assistant, or SmartThings devices. Buyers often praise the setup instructions, appearance, controls, and assistant integration. Connectivity experiences are mixed, however, so the required 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection is an important part of planning the installation.

Key takeaways

The HS200-2 combines two-gang, single-pole lighting control with app access and voice-assistant support. Its scheduling, countdown, and Away Mode features make it practical for everyday routines as well as periods when you’re away from home. It is UL certified and made with polycarbonate, the listed operating temperature range is 32 °F to 104 °F.

Choose this style of wall switch when the goal is to control two lighting circuits from one location and add app-based scheduling. A smart plug-based approach is more suited to devices plugged into outlets, this switch is designed for wired, wall-mounted lighting control.

Should you buy it?

Worth considering if you want one wall-mounted smart switch solution for two circuits, with both voice control and schedules managed through an app. The neutral-wire requirement and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi support are the key installation conditions. For a connected lighting setup that can follow daily routines or make lights appear active while you’re away, the HS200-2 brings those controls together in a two-gang format.