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Aeotec Illumino Switch vs TP-Link Kasa HS220

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Key differences between Aeotec Illumino 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 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 Switch — Z-Wave Hub required (Z-Wave Plus v2 (Gen7), repeater functionality); TP-Link Kasa HS220 — No.
Capacitive Maximum Load Power (power): Aeotec Illumino Switch — 960W; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — 150W.
Inductive Maximum Load Power (power): Aeotec Illumino Switch — 380W; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — 150W.
Resistive Maximum Load Current (power): Aeotec Illumino Switch — 15A; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — 2.5A (TP-Link's own model comparison lists the HS220 rating as 2.5A/120V).

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Option 1 · Aeotec

Aeotec Illumino 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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What the catalog tells us

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

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

5 GHz Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

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

Thread

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

Z Wave

Aeotec Illumino Switch: Z-Wave Hub required
Catalog note
Z-Wave Plus v2 (Gen7), repeater functionality
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Zigbee

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

Features

Adjust Status Led

Aeotec Illumino 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 Switch: Yes
Catalog note
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 Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Power Off Memory

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

Wireless Switch Mode

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

Integrations

Alexa

Aeotec Illumino Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Wired switch on a hub with an Alexa skill: Alexa turns the load on and off
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes

Apple Home

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

Home Assistant

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

Capacitive Load

Aeotec Illumino Switch: Yes
Catalog note
LED and CFL up to 960 W
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable CFL up to 150 W

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

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

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Aeotec Illumino Switch: 960W
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 150W

Inductive Load

Aeotec Illumino Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Motors up to 380 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 Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Not recorded

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Aeotec Illumino Switch: 380W
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 150W

Neutral Required

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

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Aeotec Illumino Switch: 15A
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 Switch: 1800W
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 300W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

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

Overheating Protection

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

Overpower Protection

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

Overvoltage Protection

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

Specifications for Aeotec Illumino Switch versus TP-Link Kasa HS220
Specification	Aeotec Illumino 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 v2 (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 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 switch on a hub with an Alexa skill: Alexa turns the load on and off	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 LED and CFL up to 960 W	Yes Catalog note Dimmable CFL up to 150 W
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	960W	150W
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note Motors up to 380 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	380W	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	15A	2.5A Catalog note TP-Link's own model comparison lists the HS220 rating as 2.5A/120V
Resistive Maximum Load Power	1800W	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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