How to Reset TP-Link Smart Plug?

How to Reset TP-Link Smart Plug – Before You Start

Taking smart plugs with you when you move is easy, especially if you remember to mark them. However, smart switches and wall outlets can be more intricate because they are hard-wired as opposed to smart plugs, which can be detached and removed.

Smart plugs are built by various brands, but for our case, we’ll focus on smart plugs in TP Link’s Kasa lineup, which is one of the more renowned brands in the smart plugs space.

Kasa has grown into house smart plugs, switches, and outlets, but they all function in a similar manner. Let’s look at how to reset TP Link’s smart plugs and how to troubleshoot issues.

Types of Reset for TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug

Regardless of the Kasa smart plug you own, the resetting process is pretty much the same, and you have two options of resetting, including

Soft Reset

This resets the plug’s functions without deleting any of the allied configuration settings. If the plug isn’t working well, but it still appears in the smart home control system and appears to connect to your Wi-Fi network, use a soft reset.

Factory Reset

This will revert your smart plug back to factory settings meaning you’ll need to reconfigure and reconnect once the reset is done.

You can use this option if you change ownership of the plug or if the plug doesn’t seem to be connecting to your Wi-Fi network at all.

Performing a Soft Reset on a TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug

A soft reset will sort out most of the problems you’re having with your TP-Link smart plug, and you’ll only need a couple of seconds to be done.

Connect Your TP-Link Smart Plug to A Power Outlet.
Next, find the reset control button. Depending on the smart plug you have, the reset switch might be on the top or side of the device.

How to Reset TP-Link Smart Plug

Press And Hold The Reset Switch For About 5 Seconds.

Now the LED light should flash amber and green. When you see this, you can head to the app and follow any prompts you see there. If you can’t see any prompts, it means that your smart plug is reset after the blinking stops.

Performing a Factory Reset on a TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug

If the soft reset doesn’t fix your issue or change ownership of the plug, you can perform a factory reset that is almost as easy as a soft reset.
Start by Plugging Your TP-Link Smart Plug into a Power Outlet
Press and hold the control or reset switch on your smart plug for about 10 seconds.

Now the LED light should flash amber, and you can release the switch, and the plug will revert to default factory settings. You can then configure the plug as a new device.

Changing Wi-Fi on TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug

How to Reset TP-Link Smart Plug

Unfortunately, there is no direct approach to changing the Wi-Fi network on a TP-Link smart plug within the app. To change the Wi-Fi network, you’ll need to do a factory reset on the plug and then set it up as if it were a brand-new device.

Note: Performing a soft reset on your TP-link smart plug will not remove the WiFi data programmed into the device hence why it’s important you carefully follow the steps listed above to reset your TP-link smart plug.

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Not Working

If your TP-Link smart plug isn’t working, it could be because of a couple of reasons:

Not Connected To the Internet

If your TP-Link smart plug isn’t connected to the internet, it won’t function properly. An abrupt power outage could be the problem.

Try disconnecting your plug from power and wait a couple of seconds, then plug it back in to see if that corrects the issue. If not, then try the reset methods illustrated above.

To Connected To the Correct Wi-Fi Network

Most smart plug owners don’t understand you need to connect TP-Link smart plugs to 2.4 GHz networks. Unfortunately, a 5 GHz network won’t work, so check the network you’ve connected to your smart plug to ensure its correct.

You Setup the Plug-In the Kasa App

Once you install and connect the TP-Link smart plug, you’ll need to install the app, and if you plan to connect it to Alexa, you’ll have to connect it to the Alexa application as well. Again the Kasa app should direct you through the process.

Final Thought

TP Link’s Kasa line of smart devices is one of the best ones out there, and resetting some of the devices in the lineup, such as smart plugs, is relatively easy, as illustrated above. So if you’re moving houses or changing Wi-Fi networks, go ahead and follow the above steps.