How to create Smart Action on Kasa app

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Introduction

This FAQ guides you through understanding and utilizing Kasa Smart Actions.

The Smart Actions allow you to use smart devices or Time as a trigger to control other devices or run a scene/smart action task. For example, you might want to turn the lights on a few minutes before you get home from work every weekday.

Requirement

Download the Kasa app by visiting the Google Play Store, App Store, or by scanning the QR code.

Scan QR code to download Kasa app.

Configuration

Scenario 1: Edit based on the template

Log in with your Kasa account on the Kasa app, go to Smart > Featured Actions, there are 4 types of Actions for creating.

4 types of Smart Actions for creating.

Scenario 2: Create your own actions

Open Kasa App, go to Smart > Tap “+” at the top right corner > Tap “Smart Actions”, then tap “+” to add triggers (when) and actions(then).

Add Smart Actions in Kasa App. Add Triggers and Actions.

You may also configure a Delay Action. This Action will take place a period of time after the trigger, with the duration being customisable.

Set Delay Action and specific time.

QA

Q1: What is Smart Actions?

A1: Smart Actions is a function provided by the Kasa app that enables device interconnections and home automation. We offer four featured Smart Action templates to get you started: 'Motion Sensing', 'Control with a Switch', 'Schedule a Scene', and 'Auto-off Timer'. Beyond these, you can also build your own by choosing from a full list of triggers and actions to suit your specific needs.

Q2: What triggers/ actions can be used in the Smart Action feature?

A2:

Trigger List

Time of Day	At Sunrise	Offset（±5h59min）
	At Sunset	Offset（±5h59min）
	At Specific Time	00:00 ~ 23:59
Arrive/Leave (Geofencing)	Arrive	When the phone/tablet arrives at a specific area
Arrive/Leave (Geofencing)	Leave	When the phone/tablet leaves a specific area
Device Status Change	Kasa Camera	Motion Detected
	Kasa Smart Plugs	Turn On
	Kasa Smart Plugs	Turn Off
	Kasa Smart Switches	Turn On
	Kasa Smart Switches	Turn Off
	Kasa Smart Lights	Turn On
	Kasa Smart Lights	Turn Off
	Room Thermostat KE100, KE110	Temperature over -20°C~60°C
		Temperature below over -20°C~60°C
		Humidity over 0%-99%
		Humidity below 1%-100%

Action List

Run a Scene	Run the Scene you've set up
Enable/Disable Smart Action	Enable or disable the Smart Action you've set up
Control One Device	Kasa Smart Plugs	Turn On
		Turn Off
	Kasa Smart Switches	Turn On
		Turn Off
	Kasa Smart Lights	Turn On
		Turn Off
	Kasa Smart DoorBell	Turn On
		Turn Off
Control Multiple Devices (Group)	Turn On	Turn on multiple devices at the same time
	Turn Off	Turn off multiple devices at the same time

Q3: How many Smart Actions can I create?

A3: Up to 64 Smart Actions can be created under one Kasa account.

Q4: How many Smart Actions can be enabled at a time?

A4: Up to 64 Smart Actions can be enabled at the same time.

Q5: What can I do if I cannot find Smart Actions for my SR20 on the latest Kasa APP?

A5: The Smart Actions for the SR20 has been moved to the device settings section on the new Kasa APP (Kasa -> Select SR20 from the home list -> Select Device Settings from device details screen -> Then you should see the option for 'Smart Actions').

Q6: Can one Smart Action be triggered by the execution of another?

A6: To ensure the stability and reliability of your Tapo automation system, a Smart Action cannot be triggered by the execution results of another Automation or Shortcut.

Example:

Automation 1: At 10:00 PM, turn on the Living Room Plug.

Automation 2: When the Living Room Plug is turned on, then turn on the Lane Light.

In this scenario, if the Living Room Plug is turned on by the execution of Automation 1, then Automation 2 will not be triggered.