How to use the Grouping feature in Kasa app

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

How to use the Grouping feature in Kasa app

2. Resolution

Feature Description:

A group is a collection of devices that you can tap a single action to control all devices belonging to that group. It is accessible on the home screen just like any other device.

You can group smart plugs, smart switches, and smart bulbs.

If you grouped a bunch of smart bulbs, you will see the color picker and all of the other bulb-related features you would expect if controlling a single smart bulb. This will help reduce the number of unique screens needed to support the feature.

If you have a group of six smart bulbs and drag your finger around the color picker, all of the 'color' bulbs change color simultaneously and smoothly. Other bulbs that are non-color bulbs will remain unchanged.

Groups will exist in a new "GROUPS" category in the device list and they will appear like a basic device with a name, icon, and on/off switch.

Devices that can be added to a group

All Kasa smart bulbs:

LB100,LB110,LB120,LB130,LB200,LB230,KL100,KL110,KL120,KL130

All Kasa smart plugs&switches: HS100,HS103,HS105,HS107,HS110,HS200,HS210,HS220,HS300

How to Add a Group

1. From the Home screen, tap on the â€œAdd” icon in the top right corner;

2. Then select "Add a group" from the bottom slider menu.

How to Delete a Group

Two ways you can delete a group.

1. From the device list, long press (Android) or swipe left an option appears from the bottom of the screen to confirm you wish to delete the group or cancel the action.

2. Tap on the individual group, and tap on the “Settings” icon in the top right corner. On this screen, you will find a  “Remove Group” button at the bottom of the screen

What is the "orange triangle with !" sometimes see next to the group name

This is a warning that 1 or more devices belonging to the group are 'offline' or unreachable.

You can still tap on/off or use any of the lighting control and it will control the devices that are still online or reachable by the app.