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[TJTex331]

Although I don't have two cats in the yard. Credit CSNY

My smart home is Alexa based with both the phone app as well as an echo show device. I am in the process of swapping out all the wall switches, dimmers and fan controllers with Kasa and Treatlife devices.

I have numerous Kasa smart plugs that I use for various things. At Christmas I set up all my lights to be controlled by these smart plugs. I also have my computer printer on a smart plug. This enables me to turn it on and off by my voice. This is handy as my printer is in my study and I can turn it on from anywhere in my house and print from my laptop.

I have a weather proof smart plugs outside that controls the deck and patio lighting.

I have Cafe appliances in the kitchen, all of them are 'Smart' or at least connected with apps on my phone.

I have a Ring doorbell and several Ring outdoor security cameras.

My thermostat is an Ecobee smart thermostat connected to Alexa as well as it's own app on my phone.

The only thing I can't do is control one set of manual switches that are for the lighting on the stairs and hallway. These are a 4 way switch arrangement and no one makes a smart 4 way switch.

My next step is to get entertainment units (TV and receivers) that are Alexa compatible, and a smart irrigation controller.

 

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Although I don't have two cats in the yard. Credit CSNY

My smart home is Alexa based with both the phone app as well as an echo show device. I am in the process of swapping out all the wall switches, dimmers and fan controllers with Kasa and Treatlife devices.

I have numerous Kasa smart plugs that I use for various things. At Christmas I set up all my lights to be controlled by these smart plugs. I also have my computer printer on a smart plug. This enables me to turn it on and off by my voice. This is handy as my printer is in my study and I can turn it on from anywhere in my house and print from my laptop.

I have a weather proof smart plugs outside that controls the deck and patio lighting.

I have Cafe appliances in the kitchen, all of them are 'Smart' or at least connected with apps on my phone.

I have a Ring doorbell and several Ring outdoor security cameras.

My thermostat is an Ecobee smart thermostat connected to Alexa as well as it's own app on my phone.

The only thing I can't do is control one set of manual switches that are for the lighting on the stairs and hallway. These are a 4 way switch arrangement and no one makes a smart 4 way switch.

My next step is to get entertainment units (TV and receivers) that are Alexa compatible, and a smart irrigation controller.

You can solve the 4-way switch problem with a smart 3-way kit, which uses a master switch in one location and companion switches in the others. Have you looked at Kasa’s 3-way switch kit, since that would keep all your devices in the same app?

 

[TJTex331]

You can solve the 4-way switch problem with a smart 3-way kit, which uses a master switch in one location and companion switches in the others. Have you looked at Kasa’s 3-way switch kit, since that would keep all your devices in the same app?

I was not aware of that 3 way kit that you mentioned that solves the 4 way problem. I'll look fit it. Most of my devices are Kasa, but Kasa does not have a light/fan combo switch. I have only found that Treatlife sells that. The mix is no issue when you use Alexa to control the devices.

 

[TJTex331]

You can solve the 4-way switch problem with a smart 3-way kit, which uses a master switch in one location and companion switches in the others. Have you looked at Kasa’s 3-way switch kit, since that would keep all your devices in the same app?

I am still looking into this 4-way switch problem. I have installed numerous Kasa 3 way and 3 way dimming switches in my house but I can not find any wiring instructions for wiring a 3 way wired as a 4 way. Also, what about the other two switches? Are they smart switches? How does that work? Where do I find this information?