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Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch vs TP-Link Kasa HS220

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Key differences between Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch and TP-Link Kasa HS220

A summary of selected recorded differences between these wall switches. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch — No; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — Yes (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz 1T1R).

Specifications to check side by side

Z Wave (connectivity): Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch — Z-Wave Hub required (Z-Wave Plus 700 series (Gen7), repeater functionality); TP-Link Kasa HS220 — No.
Resistive Maximum Load Power (power): Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch — 500W; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — 300W.

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Option 1 · Aeotec

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · TP-Link

TP-Link Kasa HS220

Last updated October 2026

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz 1T1R

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Bluetooth

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Thread

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Z Wave

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Z-Wave Hub required
Catalog note
Z-Wave Plus 700 series (Gen7), repeater functionality
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Zigbee

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Features

Adjust Status Led

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
LED Status is a configurable entry in the Kasa app's Device Settings page

Automations

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable, 3-way capable
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules with fade rate, countdown timer, Away Mode, brightness presets and Smart Actions in the Kasa app

Energy Monitoring

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Power Off Memory

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No
Catalog note
TP-Link states the default-on option exists in its smart bulbs but not in its plugs or smart switches

Status Led

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Yes
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
A brightness indicator plus two status LEDs that change colour according to the switch state

Switches

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: 1
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 1

Wireless Switch Mode

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Integrations

Alexa

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Wired dimmer on a hub with an Alexa skill: Alexa turns it on and off and sets the brightness
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes

Apple Home

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No
Catalog note
TP-Link's own model comparison lists the HS220 as compatible with Alexa and Google Home only, while its HomeKit dimmer (KS220) is listed as HomeKit/Alexa/Google Home

Google Home

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes

Home Assistant

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Yes
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
The official Home Assistant TP-Link integration lists HS220 among its supported Kasa wall switches

Matter

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No
Catalog note
TP-Link's Matter compatibility list covers the KS205, KS225, TS15 and TS25 switches, not the HS220

SmartThings

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Works via certified Z-Wave gateways
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
The HS220 user guide points to Samsung SmartThings under Work with Kasa, and the retail box carries the Works with SmartThings badge

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: 120V
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 120V
Catalog note
Input voltage 100-120VAC 60Hz

Capacitive Load

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable CFL up to 150 W
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable CFL up to 150 W

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: 150W
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 150W

Inductive Load

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Trailing edge dimmable LED up to 150 W (minimum load 5 W)
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable LED up to 150 W, using leading edge (TRIAC phase cut) dimming

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Not recorded

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: 150W
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 150W

Neutral Required

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Yes
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
A neutral wire in the wall box is required, and the switch works in single pole wiring only

Resistive Load

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Yes
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
Rated for 300W incandescent lighting

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 2.5A
Catalog note
TP-Link's own model comparison lists the HS220 rating as 2.5A/120V

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: 500W
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 300W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Overheating Protection

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Overpower Protection

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Overvoltage Protection

Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Specifications for Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch versus TP-Link Kasa HS220
Specification	Aeotec Illumino Dimmer Switch	TP-Link Kasa HS220
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz 1T1R
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	Z-Wave Hub required Catalog note Z-Wave Plus 700 series (Gen7), repeater functionality	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Adjust Status Led	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note LED Status is a configurable entry in the Kasa app's Device Settings page
Automations	Yes Catalog note Dimmable, 3-way capable	Yes Catalog note Schedules with fade rate, countdown timer, Away Mode, brightness presets and Smart Actions in the Kasa app
Energy Monitoring	Not recorded	No
Power Off Memory	Not recorded	No Catalog note TP-Link states the default-on option exists in its smart bulbs but not in its plugs or smart switches
Status Led	Yes	Yes Catalog note A brightness indicator plus two status LEDs that change colour according to the switch state
Switches	1	1
Wireless Switch Mode	Not recorded	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Wired dimmer on a hub with an Alexa skill: Alexa turns it on and off and sets the brightness	Yes
Apple Home	No	No Catalog note TP-Link's own model comparison lists the HS220 as compatible with Alexa and Google Home only, while its HomeKit dimmer (KS220) is listed as HomeKit/Alexa/Google Home
Google Home	Not recorded	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes Catalog note The official Home Assistant TP-Link integration lists HS220 among its supported Kasa wall switches
Matter	No	No Catalog note TP-Link's Matter compatibility list covers the KS205, KS225, TS15 and TS25 switches, not the HS220
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Works via certified Z-Wave gateways	Yes Catalog note The HS220 user guide points to Samsung SmartThings under Work with Kasa, and the retail box carries the Works with SmartThings badge
Power
Ac Load Voltage	120V	120V Catalog note Input voltage 100-120VAC 60Hz
Capacitive Load	Yes Catalog note Dimmable CFL up to 150 W	Yes Catalog note Dimmable CFL up to 150 W
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	150W	150W
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note Trailing edge dimmable LED up to 150 W (minimum load 5 W)	Yes Catalog note Dimmable LED up to 150 W, using leading edge (TRIAC phase cut) dimming
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Inductive Maximum Load Power	150W	150W
Neutral Required	Yes	Yes Catalog note A neutral wire in the wall box is required, and the switch works in single pole wiring only
Resistive Load	Yes	Yes Catalog note Rated for 300W incandescent lighting
Resistive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	2.5A Catalog note TP-Link's own model comparison lists the HS220 rating as 2.5A/120V
Resistive Maximum Load Power	500W	300W
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	Not recorded	No
Overheating Protection	Not recorded	No
Overpower Protection	Not recorded	No
Overvoltage Protection	Not recorded	No

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