# Kasa KP401

*Kasa / KP401*

> The Kasa KP401 is an IP64 outdoor Wi-Fi plug that needs a GFCI receptacle. It can be controlled from the Kasa app, Alexa or Google Assistant. 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).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/kasa-kp401
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Kasa](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/kasa) |
| Category | Plug |
| Model numbers | KP401 |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | Outdoor plugs[^2] |
| Matter | unknown |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Energy monitoring | unknown |
| Outlets | unknown |
| Max load | 15 A, 1/2 HP motor at 125 V[^2] |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz[^2] |
| Released | unknown |
| Weather rating | IP64[^2] |

## Integration paths

**How the Kasa KP401 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, Kasa Smart app and account[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Kasa KP401**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^2] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^2] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | tplink |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.tplink.kasa |

## Related pages

- [Kasa plugs, outlets and power strips](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/kasa-plugs-and-power-strips) (line)
- [Kasa](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/kasa) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Kasa Smart US: smart plugs listing. https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: Kasa Smart Outdoor Plug (KP401) - Kasa Smart US. https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-outdoor-plug-kp401 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)