TP-Link® Expands Smart Home Lighting Solutions

The HS220 Smart Dimmable Wi-Fi Light Switch Adds Precise Ambience Options for Any Occasion.

Richmond Hill, ON. – June 11, 2018 – TP-Link Canada®, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, today announced the availability of the HS220 Smart Dimmable Wi-Fi Light Switch, exclusively at Best Buy Canada. The HS220 is an addition to the TP-Link Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Smart Home Ecosystem that is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Microsoft Cortana and IFTTT for a convenient hands-free, preprogrammed experience.

“We have seen significant growth and adoption in smart home products amongst Canadians with the introduction of voice-assistance devices,” said Ivan Li, general manager of TP-Link Canada. “Consumers are selecting TP-Link as their go-to smart home brand because our products are easy to install and no hub or additional hardware is required. Ranked number one in customer satisfaction for wireless routers by J.D. Power, we bring the same enthusiasm and quality assurance to our smart home products.”

The HS220 Smart Dimmable Wi-Fi Light Switch provides precise lighting control in the home. With features like smart dimming and gentle off, for instance, lights fade as your child falls to sleep while allowing time to quietly exit any room. The hardware has a built-in brightness indicator, up/down dimmer buttons for fine-tuning, LED indicator to find the switch in the dark and offers the ability to toggle settings to previous lighting levels with the tap of a button on the light switch.

Come home to pre-lit settings with IFTTT rules, preprogrammed schedules on the Kasa app, or use voice commands to control lighting hands-free. The TP-Link Kasa app provides step-by-step picture and written instructions on how to install your own DIY smart light switch. Easily group home lighting under one profile to turn on and off lights with a single tap or command. With TP-Link smart home lighting solutions, the options are flexible.

Key Features at a Glance:

Dimmer: Easily set the perfect room lighting to match any activity. Designed to dim energy efficient LED bulbs with wall switch or Kasa app
Gentle Fade: Tailor lights to fade out with a button on the switch or on the Kasa app while sleeping or exiting a room
Set Schedules: Use Kasa app to automatically turn on and off or create a lived-in setting while away from home
Easy Installation: Swipe left to follow step-by-step instructions on the Kasa app to easily install the wall switch
Voice-Assistant: Pair with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Microsoft Cortana for a convenient hands-free experience
IFTTT: Preprogram light switch with actions like “turn on” lights when driving home

Price & Availability

The TP-Link HS220 Smart Dimmable Light Switch is available at Best Buy Canada with an MSRP of $79.99 (CAD).

Warranty and Support

Our team is available 24/7 for toll-free, unlimited technical support by phone (1-866-225-8139) and e-mail (tplink.ca/en/support), including setup, no matter when you purchased the product. For French technical support, please contact 1-855-987-5465, Mondays to Fridays in between 9 am to 5 pm EST. Our two-year warranty delivers worry-free service and support.

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About TP-Link

Founded in 1996, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and accessories, involved in all aspects of everyday life. The company is consistently ranked by analyst firm IDC as the No. 1 provider of WLAN and broadband CPE devices*, supplying distribution to more than 120 countries and serving hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

With a proven heritage of stability, performance and value, TP-Link has curated a portfolio of products that meet the networking needs of all individuals. Now, as the connected lifestyle continues to evolve, the company is expanding today to exceed the demands of tomorrow.

Ranked highest in customer satisfaction** for wireless routers by J.D. Power in 2017 for signal strength, brand confidence and reputation, speed specifications and ease of use.

*According to latest published IDC Worldwide Quarterly WLAN Tracker Report, Q4 2017 Final Release

**TP-Link received the highest numerical score among 6 companies in the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Wireless Router Satisfaction Report, based on 980 total responses, measuring the opinions of customers who purchased a wireless router in the previous 12 months, surveyed October 2017. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com

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