Is the local API back working with Home Assistant?
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So I am currently deciding which smart plug to buy and the Kasa brand is generally coming up favourably in many reviews. However I also found some evidence that the local API has been removed from these smart plugs and that they no longer work with Home assistant. There was also some motion from TP-Link to re-add this in a beta firmware, but the post referencing to the beta firmware (https://community.tp-link.com/en/smart-home/forum/topic/239364?page=1) basically states that this is no longer available. So I wonder what the current status is here? Do these plugs work with Home assistant if I buy and upgrade some today or will they no longer work and I should look for some other product?
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@Solla-topee I am not expecting TP-Link to provide support for Home Assistant. I - and others - wil work with the HA community to develop the integrations if an API is available. That said, I hope TP-Link sees that it's in their interest to support this community because lack of - even the uncertainty - the API is already driving people to your competitors. I'm at least holding off on ANY purchases (TP-Link or other) until I get clarity here.
Net: You have a chance to keep a customer here.
Please note my last post was client agnostic. Do not worry about Home Integration or any other services talking to the plugs. I'm only asking if the API that existed in earlier plugs generally exists in the EP10. You have no public literature about this - not even identifying what ports are opened on the plug (i.e. port 9999). One of your earlier posts almost confirmed this, but I'd like a definitive statement before I make additional purchases.
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@JasonB190 Hello,
I'm afraid I could not give an exact answer for your question about whether EP10 use the same or similar way to call API as HS103 or the port number either.
The API details you are trying to confirm are not public, those are only accessible for tp-link developers or tp-link business partners.
I shared you a link by private message that one of Home Assistant users sharing his experience with EP10, I think that could be part of the reference.
Again I have to repeat that as Home Assistant is not one of tp-link official partners, its integration or its stability could not be guaranteed.
Thank you for your suggestion about the API, I will forward your feedback to related team, they will carefully evaluate it.
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@JasonB190 I also support the need for Home Assistant integration. If tp-link don't want the customers I will update the cautionary note on the Home Assistant integration for TP-Link KASA and advise integrators and Home Assistant users to steer clear of the tp-link products and only purchase more end user friendly products with Home Assistant on their roadmap.
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