What works with the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch (KS205)
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch (KS205): works with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant. What hub or bridge each one needs, and what you can add without losing compatibility.
Ecosystems
- Apple Home (HomeKit + Matter) Works works as-is
- Amazon Alexa (Echo) Works works as-is
- Google Home (Nest) Works works as-is
- Samsung SmartThings Works works as-is
- Home Assistant Works works as-is
What you can add without losing compatibility
Every device below works with all the ecosystems the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch (KS205) does, so adding one keeps your options open.
Smart bulbs
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Nanoleaf Essentials Matter A19 Smart Bulb $20
Matter over Thread: 'Requires a Matter compatible smart home hub, thread border router' (HomePod mini, Nest Hub 2nd gen, Echo 4th gen listed). Bluetooth-only control possible with the Nanoleaf app alone. Home Assistant via Matter (HA is a Matter controller with a Thread border router).
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Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (60W) $55
Bluetooth alone gives app-only control. All ecosystem integrations (Alexa, Google, Apple Home, SmartThings) and Matter run via the Hue Bridge; Home Assistant reachable via the Bridge's Matter exposure or HA's Hue integration.
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TP-Link Tapo L535E Matter Smart Bulb (1100 lm) —
Matter over WiFi (2.4 GHz), 'No Hub Required'; Bluetooth for setup only. Apple Home/SmartThings via Matter per TP-Link. Home Assistant via Matter.
Smart plugs
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TP-Link Tapo P125M Mini Smart Plug (Matter) $20
'Third-Party Platform: Matter-Certified, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings' (TP-Link). Matter over WiFi; Bluetooth setup only. Home Assistant via Matter. 15A/1800W.
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Eve Energy Smart Plug & Power Meter —
'Works with Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant' (Eve). Matter over Thread - needs a Thread border router of your platform. Energy monitoring surfaces on SmartThings and Home Assistant (plus the Eve app).
Thermostats
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Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) $280
Google Home native. 'Finally adds Apple Home support via Matter' - pair via Settings > Matter QR code; 'you do need to have a Home Hub to use Matter accessories' (Apple TV/HomePod on the Apple side). Alexa/SmartThings/HA via Matter. Caveat: the included room temperature sensors 'don't support Matter or Apple Home' - they stay Google-only.
Sensors
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Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 $30
Native Matter over Thread; 'A Matter-compatible Thread Border Router is required' (Apple TV 4K, HomePod, SmartThings hubs, Echo 4th gen, Nest Hub 2nd gen/Max, HA Yellow all listed by Aqara). Works with 'Aqara, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings'.
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Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 $34
Native Matter over Thread; requires a Matter-compatible Thread border router. US store page lists Apple Home, Alexa, Samsung, Home Assistant, Homey; Google via Matter. Caveat: 'The light sensor functionality may be unavailable with some Matter apps such as Amazon Alexa.' 2x CR2450, up to 2 years.
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Eve Door & Window (Matter) —
Matter over Thread; 'this Matter-enabled device requires a hub that supports both Thread and Matter.' Works-with badges for all five platforms on Eve's page.
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Eve Motion (Matter) —
Matter over Thread; 'requires a hub that supports both Thread and Matter.' Eve shows works-with badges for Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. Motion + light level.