TP-Link Kasa KE100 Starter Kit at a glance
In short: the TP-Link Kasa KE100 Starter Kit scores 8,4/10 in our thermostat review (from €41). Biggest strength: hub included. Main compromise: Kasa app only.
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TP-Link Kasa KE100 Starter Kit: what works, what doesn't?
What works well
- Hub included: Ready to go as a kit: the KH100 hub you need is included, nothing more to buy to get started
- 0.1 °C accuracy: Fine temperature control per room so no energy is wasted heating empty rooms
- Matter-certified: Local integration into Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings, across manufacturers
- Up to 32 radiators: One hub controls a whole flat; six adapters fit most valve threads
- Energy-saving automation: Geofencing and open-window detection (with Tapo T110) lower consumption automatically
Points of criticism
- Kasa app only: Control is exclusively through the Kasa app, not Tapo, so if you are already in the Tapo system you have to rethink
- No 5 GHz: The hub only transmits on the 2.4 GHz band; in pure 5 GHz setups a suitable network is needed
- Window sensor extra: Open-window detection needs the separately available Tapo T110, not included in the kit
Specifications in detail
| Type | Smart radiator thermostat, starter kit |
| What is in the box | 1 thermostat + 1 KH100 hub |
| Measuring accuracy | 0.1 °C |
| Valve connection | M30x1.5, 6 adapters (RA, RAV, RAVL, CAL, M28, GIA) |
| Radiators per hub | up to 32 |
| Smart home | Matter (Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings) |
| Automatic | Geofencing, schedules, frost protection |
| Window detection | Yes, with Tapo T110 sensor (optional) |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (no 5 GHz) |
Build quality & everyday use
What carries the TP-Link Kasa KE100 Starter Kit in everyday use: hub included (ready to go as a kit: the KH100 hub you need is included, nothing more to buy to get started) and 0.1 °C accuracy (fine temperature control per room so no energy is wasted heating empty rooms). We have to be honest about the weaknesses: Kasa app only (control is exclusively through the Kasa app, not Tapo, so if you are already in the Tapo system you have to rethink).
If you set the device up to save space, make sure it stands on a stable, level surface with some air around it. This protects the mechanics and electronics in continuous use.
Who is the TP-Link Kasa KE100 Starter Kit suited to? (buying advice)
Perfect for:
- ✓Beginners who want thermostat and hub in a set
- ✓Flats with several radiators (one hub for up to 32)
- ✓Smart home users with Matter, Apple Home, Alexa or Google
Less suitable for:
- ✕Anyone already using the Tapo system who wants to control from there
- ✕Networks without 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
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Verdict: is the TP-Link Kasa KE100 Starter Kit worth it?
A solid option with a clear profile: if you can live with Kasa app only, from €41 you get mainly one thing: hub included. It suits best: beginners who want thermostat and hub in a set.
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