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Kasa EP40

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Does the Kasa EP40 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Kasa EP40 is an outdoor plug: it is IP64 rated and has two outlets that switch separately.

It plugs into a GFCI receptacle. Range is up to 300 ft in the open. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi cloud, via tplink

Key facts

Kasa EP40 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1][3]
TypeOutdoor plugs[1]
Matterunknown
HomeKitunknown
Energy monitoringunknown
Outlets2[1]
Max load15 A and 1875 W in total, 1/2 HP motor[1]
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4 GHz[1]
Releasedunknown
Weather ratingIP64[1]

Integration paths

How the Kasa EP40 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, Kasa Smart app and account[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Kasa EP40

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[2]tplinkWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Platinum[2]
  • IoT class: Local Polling[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Model namedLimited: Energy-monitoring state of power-strip child plugs updates only every 60 seconds.[2]
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[4]com.tplink.kasaWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[4]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[4]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Kasa EP40. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/kasa-ep40. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRkasasmart.com / Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (EP40) - Kasa Smart US
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / TP-Link Smart Home - Home Assistant integration
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  3. [3]
    MFRkasasmart.com / Kasa Smart US: smart plugs listing
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  4. [4]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: TP-Link Kasa Smart
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