# Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 vs TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 (TP-Link Kasa) and TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter) (TP-Link Tapo) among smart light switches.

## Side by side

| Spec | Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 | TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $14.99 | not published |
| Brand | TP-Link Kasa | TP-Link Tapo |
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Type | switch | dimmer |
| Protocol | wi-fi 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) | wi-fi 2.4 GHz + matter |
| Hub required | No | No |
| Neutral wire required | Yes | Yes |
| Three way capable | No | No |
| Works with | alexa, google_home | alexa, apple_home, google_home, smartthings, matter |
| Single pole | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Type: Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 switch vs TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter) dimmer
- Protocol: Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 wi-fi 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) vs TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter) wi-fi 2.4 GHz + matter
- Works with: Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 alexa, google_home vs TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter) alexa, apple_home, google_home, smartthings, matter

## What reviewers say

**Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200** — Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, published a genuine hands-on HS200 review (2018). It was qualitative — the reviewer physically installed and used the switch but recorded no lab measurements. TechRadar calls it a well-designed, easy-to-install switch that works with Alexa and Google Assistant, but flags a bulky rear module that may not fit every wiring box and the absence of Apple HomeKit support. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200: https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-switches/kasa-smart-wi-fi-light-switch-hs200 (kasasmart.com, verified 2026-06-20)
- TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter): https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/smart-switch/tapo-s505d/ (tp-link.com, verified 2026-06-20)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-light-switches/kasa-smart-switch-hs200-vs-tp-link-tapo-s505d/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 ($14.99) vs TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter) (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-light-switches/kasa-smart-switch-hs200-vs-tp-link-tapo-s505d/
License: CC BY 4.0.