Kasa Smart™ Storms CES Unveiling 7 New Smart Home Products
Kasa Smart unveils a 2K HD video doorbell, wire-free security camera
system, a built-in voice assistant light switch and more
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kasa Smart™ by TP-Link®,
a leader in bringing the smart home to life with more than 2.5 million
users, today at CES® 2019 is unveiling a number of new
products across multiple categories that put users in total control of
their smart home. The lineup includes a video doorbell, wire-free
outdoor security camera, a highly affordable indoor security camera
system, a light switch with built-in voice assistant, an in-wall outlet,
an outdoor plug and an LED light strip. Rounding out its current
offering of smart cameras, bulbs, lighting and plugs, these new products
will be available throughout the first half of 2019. The Kasa Smart
product lineup and software introductions will be showcased at CES, Jan.
8-11, in the Kasa Smart booth, Sands Convention Center #42756.
“Our product category expansion, coupled with our AI engine and Smart
Actions platform, brings a new level of interaction and intelligence to
the smart home,” said Damir Skripic, vice president of product and
services for TP-Link Research America. “Factor in our deep voice
assistant partnerships, and it’s easy to see the natural interaction of
smart devices within our everyday lives. We are moving beyond
stand-alone, single connectivity, into multi-faceted automation of the
home.”
Today the company also announced its artificial intelligence and Smart
Actions platform, enabling intelligent interactions between multiple
products and product categories within the Kasa Smart ecosystem.
All Kasa Smart products are based on Wi-Fi and work out of the box with
your home router. They also are compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google
Assistant and Microsoft Cortana allowing control of products through
simple voice commands. The best-selling Kasa Smart Plug Mini is also
planned to be compatible with Apple HomeKit in early 2019. Additionally,
with the Kasa Smart iOS and Android app you can remotely control, group
multiple devices together and set schedules to automate your smart home.
Home Security
Kasa Smart Video Doorbell (KD100) is equipped with a 2K high
definition image sensor with HDR and invisible infrared LEDs for night
vision, providing sharp video even in bright and dark areas of your
front porch. A built-in microphone and speaker, with noise and echo
suppression, allows users to talk back and forth with an arriving guest.
The quad core processor and the AI engine provides face detection,
adding an extra layer of security that analyzes video to alert you when
a family member has arrived or if a suspicious stranger is snooping
around the front door. Kasa Smart’s video doorbell is always on and
easily replaces an existing wired doorbell integrating with the existing
chime. It comes with up to 2-days free video history and upgrade options
through Kasa Care subscriptions.
Kasa Smart Wire-Free Outdoor Security Camera System (KC300)
Completely wire-free and powered by a rechargeable battery, the new
security camera system braves the outdoors to protect the things you
care most about. Sold with one, two or three cameras and a hub, it
supports 1080p HD live video, 2-way audio, night vision and allows users
to view recordings directly on the Kasa Smart app from the convenience
of a smartphone. Connecting the cameras to the hub increases the
camera’s battery life and adds a layer of security with a siren and
audio recordings that mimic occupancy. Customize your motion sensitivity
and configure activity zones to receive alerts that matter to you. All
detected activity is recorded and can be accessed for up to 2-days free
in the Kasa Smart app. Additional 14 and 30-day plans are also available.
Kasa Smart Spot Indoor Security Camera (KC100) is a highly
affordable 1080p HD security camera, with 2-way audio, 130° wide-angle
video and night vision, that allows you to keep an eye on your things at
home. Stream live video on your smartphone, Alexa or Google Assistant
supported displays. Set multiple activity zones, receive instant alerts
and snapshots when motion or audio is detected and save the activity as
a snapshot for up to 3 hours. Easily upgrade for video recordings, cloud
storage and other great features with Kasa Care subscription plans.
Kasa Smart AI features will be added to the Kasa Care
subscription plans throughout 2019. With person detection, Kasa Smart
cameras can better notify you about the events you most care about,
eliminating the events like a tree moving on a stormy day that may cause
unnecessary alerts and recordings. The face detection feature enables
customized alerts such as the arrival of a family member, or a stranger,
adding greater peace of mind throughout your day. And, with the video
summary feature, you can have the option to review a day’s worth of
video recordings with a time-lapse that can be viewed in just a few
minutes.
Lighting and Control
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch with Voice Assistant (HS230), a CES
2019 Innovation Awards Honoree, is a conceptual design that
literally puts the capabilities of a voice assistant in your light
switch, while enabling traditional lights connected to the switch to
become smart. With two built-in microphones with echo suppression, and a
speaker, users can enjoy voice assistant capability directly from the
light switch, allowing flexible placement in locations where smart
speakers may not be ideal like hallways, bathrooms, garages, and more.
Stream your favorite song directly from your light switch, ask for a
weather update, even use it as a chime or an intercom for your Kasa
Smart Video Doorbell when responding to a visitor at the front door.
When motion is detected, the built-in occupancy sensor can automatically
turn on the lights and turn them off again when motion has stopped. The
light switch also features a night light.
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Outlet (KP200) gives you everything you
enjoy about smart plugs in a discreet in-wall power outlet. Turn
existing, traditional outlets in the kitchen, living room, bathroom or
other room, into a smart outlet. A built-in outlet works well in tight
spaces and easily installs for a clean look.
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (KP400) extends your smart home to
the outdoors with two, individually controllable, weather-resistant
smart outdoor sockets*. Power on your patio lights, holiday decorations,
and more from the convenience of your smartphone or voice assistant.
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi LED Light Strip (KL430)
From kitchen counters to game rooms, the light strip adds a touch of
color to any room in your home. With eight individually controllable
sections, users can set each part of the light strip to a different
color, level of brightness, and even turn on lighting effects to set the
ambiance for any occasion. Use the Kasa Smart app grouping feature to
combine the light strip with other lights for single tap, seamless
control from your smartphone. The Kasa Smart light strip is two meters
long and can be extended up to 10 meters with optional add-on extensions.
Pricing and Availability
The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Outlet (KP200) and Kasa Smart Outdoor Plug
(KP400) is expected be available in February 2019 with an MSRP of $39.99
and $44.99 respectively.
The Kasa Smart Spot Indoor Security Camera (KC100) is expected to be
released in Spring 2019 with an MSRP of $49.99.
The Kasa Smart Video Doorbell (KD100), Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch
with Voice Assistant (HS230), Kasa Smart Wire-Free Camera (KC300), and
the Kasa Smart Light Strip (KL430) will be available in the first half
of 2019.
Person Detection, Video Summary and other AI features including Smart
Actions, are targeted to be released throughout the first half of 2019.
Further details and pricing to be announced at later dates.
* When not in use, the sockets should remain capped with the
included weather-resistant cover.
About Kasa Smart
Based in Silicon Valley, Kasa Smart, a TP-Link brand, is a leader in
bringing the smart home to life with more than 2.8 million users. From
smart security cameras to smart plugs, and smart light bulbs to smart
light switches, we continuously develop new products and technologies
that transform the way people connect and interact in their everyday
lives. With easy-to-use, quality offerings, you can monitor your home,
control your lighting, remotely access devices, monitor energy use, and
set scenes by grouping different smart home products together. Even
arrange Smart Actions, which enables intelligent interactions between
multiple products and product categories within the Kasa Smart
ecosystem, from just about anywhere using the Kasa Smart app. Kasa Smart
products work with popular voice assistants, providing hands-free
control of Kasa Smart devices through Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant,
and more. Kasa Smart makes your home smarter in so many ways.
For further information visit www.kasasmart.com,
follow Kasa Smart on Facebook www.facebook.com/KasaSmartHome,
YouTube at www.youtube.com/kasasmart,
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tp-link-research-america/
and Twitter at www.twitter.com/TPLINK.
Contacts
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