TP-Link Kasa
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200
$14.99
Best Smart Light Switches · head-to-head
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 vs TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 is cheaper at $14.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
TP-Link Tapo
TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter)
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Released 2025
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 | TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $14.99 | — |
| 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 |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Sources — Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200: kasasmart.com (verified 2026-06-20). TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter): tp-link.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 and TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- 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
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Good-looking design with a large, satisfying physical click; Easy installation guided by the clear Kasa app instructions; Works easily with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Flagged: Bulky rear module may not fit into some homes' wiring boxes; No Apple HomeKit integration; Limited integration with other platforms (SmartThings, Wink, Nest).
TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch (Matter)
No sourced tester review yet.