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Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch vs TP-Link Kasa HS220

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Key differences between Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch and TP-Link Kasa HS220

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2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — No; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — Yes (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz 1T1R).
Capacitive Load (power): Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — No (No capacitive load support is documented; the device is specified only for AC roller shutter motors.); TP-Link Kasa HS220 — Yes (Dimmable CFL up to 150 W).
Resistive Load (power): Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — No (The Orb-ZBRBS is a roller shutter controller built for AC tubular motors; the product page and knowledge center document motor loads only, not resistive loads such as heaters or incandescent bulbs.); TP-Link Kasa HS220 — Yes (Rated for 300W incandescent lighting).
Overheating Protection (safety features): Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — Yes (SONOFF's FAQ says the motor must not run in one direction for more than 2 minutes, after which the device automatically enters a stop state to prevent overheating and damage.); TP-Link Kasa HS220 — No.

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Zigbee (connectivity): Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — Zigbee Hub required (Zigbee 3.0 on an EFR32MG21 MCU. It is a Zigbee end device that also repeats the mesh for nearby devices, but it still needs a coordinator such as a SONOFF ZBBridge-P, ZBBridge-U, NSPanel Pro, iHost or a ZBDongle-P/-E.); TP-Link Kasa HS220 — No.
Apple Home (integrations): Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — SONOFF Hub required (The Orb-ZBRBS has no native HomeKit profile. Its knowledge center documents adding it to Apple Home through a software-based Matter bridge, the eWeLink CUBE or a SONOFF Zigbee Bridge Ultra.); TP-Link Kasa HS220 — No (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).
Matter (integrations): Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — SONOFF Hub required (The switch itself is Zigbee, not Matter. Its product page documents reaching the Matter ecosystem through a SONOFF Zigbee bridge such as the ZBBridge-U or eWeLink CUBE.); TP-Link Kasa HS220 — No (TP-Link's Matter compatibility list covers the KS205, KS225, TS15 and TS25 switches, not the HS220).
Ac Load Voltage (power): Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — 100-240V (The specification table rates the switch at 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1A Max, and the motor requirements say the roller shutter motor must be an AC 100-240V unit drawing less than 1A.); TP-Link Kasa HS220 — 120V (Input voltage 100-120VAC 60Hz).

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Option 1 · Sonoff

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch

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Option 2 · TP-Link

TP-Link Kasa HS220

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Apple Home

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall SwitchSONOFF Hub required
TP-Link Kasa HS220No

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Matter

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall SwitchSONOFF Hub required
TP-Link Kasa HS220No

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz 1T1R

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Bluetooth

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Thread

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Z Wave

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Zigbee

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch

Zigbee Hub required

Manufacturer source

The manufacturer requires a Zigbee hub.

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: MINI-ZBRBS-E
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Zigbee 3.0 on an EFR32MG21 MCU. It is a Zigbee end device that also repeats the mesh for nearby devices, but it still needs a coordinator such as a SONOFF ZBBridge-P, ZBBridge-U, NSPanel Pro, iHost or a ZBDongle-P/-E.

TP-Link Kasa HS220

Features

Adjust Status Led

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall 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

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules, timers, quick percentage presets and smart scenes run through the eWeLink app or the Zigbee gateway, and Zigbee local scenes keep working when the internet is down.
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

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Power Off Memory

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall 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

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The device carries a blue LED indicator: steady for online, slow flashing in pairing mode, quick flashing on an abnormal gateway connection and breathing mode during calibration.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
A brightness indicator plus two status LEDs that change colour according to the switch state

Switches

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: 1
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 1

Wireless Switch Mode

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Integrations

Alexa

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
SONOFF's product page shows the eWeLink app linking to Amazon Alexa, and the knowledge center lists Alexa among the third-party platforms for voice control.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes

Apple Home

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
The Orb-ZBRBS has no native HomeKit profile. Its knowledge center documents adding it to Apple Home through a software-based Matter bridge, the eWeLink CUBE or a SONOFF Zigbee Bridge Ultra.
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

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
SONOFF's product page shows the eWeLink app linking to Google Home, and the knowledge center lists Google Home among the third-party platforms the device syncs to through the eWeLink cloud.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes

Home Assistant

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
SONOFF documents Home Assistant for this model both through the eWeLink account and directly over Zigbee using ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT with a ZBDongle-P/-E.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
The official Home Assistant TP-Link integration lists HS220 among its supported Kasa wall switches

Matter

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
The switch itself is Zigbee, not Matter. Its product page documents reaching the Matter ecosystem through a SONOFF Zigbee bridge such as the ZBBridge-U or eWeLink CUBE.
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

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter: the Orb-ZBRBS is published to Matter by a SONOFF Zigbee bridge (ZBBridge-U or eWeLink CUBE), and SmartThings is a certified Matter controller, so it can control the shutter from that fabric.
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

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: 100-240V
Catalog note
The specification table rates the switch at 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1A Max, and the motor requirements say the roller shutter motor must be an AC 100-240V unit drawing less than 1A.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 120V
Catalog note
Input voltage 100-120VAC 60Hz

Capacitive Load

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
Catalog note
No capacitive load support is documented; the device is specified only for AC roller shutter motors.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable CFL up to 150 W

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 150W

Inductive Load

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The switch drives a 4-wire or 5-wire AC roller shutter motor through its Lout1 and Lout2 terminals, which is an inductive motor load.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable LED up to 150 W, using leading edge (TRIAC phase cut) dimming

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: 1A
Catalog note
The specification table rates the device at 1A Max, and SONOFF's motor requirements state the roller shutter motor must draw less than 1A.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Not recorded

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Not recorded
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 150W

Neutral Required

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
SONOFF's FAQ answers it directly: the Orb-ZBRBS requires a neutral wire for proper installation and operation.
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

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
Catalog note
The Orb-ZBRBS is a roller shutter controller built for AC tubular motors; the product page and knowledge center document motor loads only, not resistive loads such as heaters or incandescent bulbs.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: Yes
Catalog note
Rated for 300W incandescent lighting

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
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

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
TP-Link Kasa HS220: 300W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
Catalog note
SONOFF requires an external 1A Miniature Circuit Breaker or RCBO upstream of the switch; the device itself documents no overcurrent protection.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Overheating Protection

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
SONOFF's FAQ says the motor must not run in one direction for more than 2 minutes, after which the device automatically enters a stop state to prevent overheating and damage.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Overpower Protection

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
Catalog note
No overpower protection is listed; the documented safeguard is the automatic stop after 2 minutes of continuous travel.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Overvoltage Protection

Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch: No
Catalog note
No surge or overvoltage cut-off is documented for the Orb-ZBRBS.
TP-Link Kasa HS220: No

Specifications for Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch versus TP-Link Kasa HS220
Specification	Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall 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	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required Manufacturer source The manufacturer requires a Zigbee hub. Sonoff Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Wall Switch — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model MINI-ZBRBS-E Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Zigbee 3.0 on an EFR32MG21 MCU. It is a Zigbee end device that also repeats the mesh for nearby devices, but it still needs a coordinator such as a SONOFF ZBBridge-P, ZBBridge-U, NSPanel Pro, iHost or a ZBDongle-P/-E.	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 Schedules, timers, quick percentage presets and smart scenes run through the eWeLink app or the Zigbee gateway, and Zigbee local scenes keep working when the internet is down.	Yes Catalog note Schedules with fade rate, countdown timer, Away Mode, brightness presets and Smart Actions in the Kasa app
Energy Monitoring	No	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 Catalog note The device carries a blue LED indicator: steady for online, slow flashing in pairing mode, quick flashing on an abnormal gateway connection and breathing mode during calibration.	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 SONOFF's product page shows the eWeLink app linking to Amazon Alexa, and the knowledge center lists Alexa among the third-party platforms for voice control.	Yes
Apple Home	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note The Orb-ZBRBS has no native HomeKit profile. Its knowledge center documents adding it to Apple Home through a software-based Matter bridge, the eWeLink CUBE or a SONOFF Zigbee Bridge Ultra.	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	Yes Catalog note SONOFF's product page shows the eWeLink app linking to Google Home, and the knowledge center lists Google Home among the third-party platforms the device syncs to through the eWeLink cloud.	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note SONOFF documents Home Assistant for this model both through the eWeLink account and directly over Zigbee using ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT with a ZBDongle-P/-E.	Yes Catalog note The official Home Assistant TP-Link integration lists HS220 among its supported Kasa wall switches
Matter	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note The switch itself is Zigbee, not Matter. Its product page documents reaching the Matter ecosystem through a SONOFF Zigbee bridge such as the ZBBridge-U or eWeLink CUBE.	No Catalog note TP-Link's Matter compatibility list covers the KS205, KS225, TS15 and TS25 switches, not the HS220
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter: the Orb-ZBRBS is published to Matter by a SONOFF Zigbee bridge (ZBBridge-U or eWeLink CUBE), and SmartThings is a certified Matter controller, so it can control the shutter from that fabric.	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	100-240V Catalog note The specification table rates the switch at 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1A Max, and the motor requirements say the roller shutter motor must be an AC 100-240V unit drawing less than 1A.	120V Catalog note Input voltage 100-120VAC 60Hz
Capacitive Load	No Catalog note No capacitive load support is documented; the device is specified only for AC roller shutter motors.	Yes Catalog note Dimmable CFL up to 150 W
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	150W
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note The switch drives a 4-wire or 5-wire AC roller shutter motor through its Lout1 and Lout2 terminals, which is an inductive motor load.	Yes Catalog note Dimmable LED up to 150 W, using leading edge (TRIAC phase cut) dimming
Inductive Maximum Load Current	1A Catalog note The specification table rates the device at 1A Max, and SONOFF's motor requirements state the roller shutter motor must draw less than 1A.	Not recorded
Inductive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	150W
Neutral Required	Yes Catalog note SONOFF's FAQ answers it directly: the Orb-ZBRBS requires a neutral wire for proper installation and operation.	Yes Catalog note A neutral wire in the wall box is required, and the switch works in single pole wiring only
Resistive Load	No Catalog note The Orb-ZBRBS is a roller shutter controller built for AC tubular motors; the product page and knowledge center document motor loads only, not resistive loads such as heaters or incandescent bulbs.	Yes Catalog note Rated for 300W incandescent lighting
Resistive Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified	2.5A Catalog note TP-Link's own model comparison lists the HS220 rating as 2.5A/120V
Resistive Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	300W
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	No Catalog note SONOFF requires an external 1A Miniature Circuit Breaker or RCBO upstream of the switch; the device itself documents no overcurrent protection.	No
Overheating Protection	Yes Catalog note SONOFF's FAQ says the motor must not run in one direction for more than 2 minutes, after which the device automatically enters a stop state to prevent overheating and damage.	No
Overpower Protection	No Catalog note No overpower protection is listed; the documented safeguard is the automatic stop after 2 minutes of continuous travel.	No
Overvoltage Protection	No Catalog note No surge or overvoltage cut-off is documented for the Orb-ZBRBS.	No

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