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Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
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Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single vs TP-Link Kasa HS220
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Key differences between Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single 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): Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single — No; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — Yes (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz 1T1R).
- Power Off Memory (features): Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single — Yes; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — No (TP-Link states the default-on option exists in its smart bulbs but not in its plugs or smart switches).
- Capacitive Load (power): Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single — No; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — Yes (Dimmable CFL up to 150 W).
- Inductive Load (power): Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single — No; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — Yes (Dimmable LED up to 150 W, using leading edge (TRIAC phase cut) dimming).
Specifications to check side by side
- Zigbee (connectivity): Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single — Zigbee Hub required; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — No.
- Apple Home (integrations): Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single — SONOFF Hub required (SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.); 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 Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single — SONOFF Hub required (The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.); 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 Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single — 100-240V; TP-Link Kasa HS220 — 120V (Input voltage 100-120VAC 60Hz).
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Apple Home
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - SingleSONOFF Hub required
- TP-Link Kasa HS220No
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Matter
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - SingleSONOFF Hub required
- TP-Link Kasa HS220No
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Connectivity
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz 1T1R
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Zigbee Hub required
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
Features
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Not recorded
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
Catalog note
LED Status is a configurable entry in the Kasa app's Device Settings page
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Yes
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
Catalog note
Schedules with fade rate, countdown timer, Away Mode, brightness presets and Smart Actions in the Kasa app
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Yes
- 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
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Yes
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
Catalog note
A brightness indicator plus two status LEDs that change colour according to the switch state
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- 1
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- 1
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Not recorded
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
Integrations
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Yes
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.
- 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
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Yes
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Yes
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
Catalog note
The official Home Assistant TP-Link integration lists HS220 among its supported Kasa wall switches
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
Catalog note
TP-Link's Matter compatibility list covers the KS205, KS225, TS15 and TS25 switches, not the HS220
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Yes
- 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
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- 100-240V
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- 120V
Catalog note
Input voltage 100-120VAC 60Hz
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable CFL up to 150 W
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Not applicable / unspecified
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Not recorded
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Not applicable / unspecified
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- 150W
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable LED up to 150 W, using leading edge (TRIAC phase cut) dimming
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Not applicable / unspecified
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Not recorded
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Not applicable / unspecified
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- 150W
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- 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
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- Yes
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- Yes
Catalog note
Rated for 300W incandescent lighting
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- 10A
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- 2.5A
Catalog note
TP-Link's own model comparison lists the HS220 rating as 2.5A/120V
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- 400W
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- 300W
Safety Features
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
- Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single
- No
- TP-Link Kasa HS220
- No
| Specification | Sonoff Smart Wall Switch ZBM5 (US) - Single | TP-Link Kasa HS220 |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
| No | YesCatalog noteIEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz 1T1R | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Zigbee Hub required | No | |
| Features | ||
| Not recorded | YesCatalog noteLED Status is a configurable entry in the Kasa app's Device Settings page | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteSchedules with fade rate, countdown timer, Away Mode, brightness presets and Smart Actions in the Kasa app | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | NoCatalog noteTP-Link states the default-on option exists in its smart bulbs but not in its plugs or smart switches | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteA brightness indicator plus two status LEDs that change colour according to the switch state | |
| 1 | 1 | |
| Not recorded | No | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
SONOFF Hub requiredCatalog noteSONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own. | NoCatalog noteTP-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 | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteThe official Home Assistant TP-Link integration lists HS220 among its supported Kasa wall switches | |
SONOFF Hub requiredCatalog noteThe device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter. | NoCatalog noteTP-Link's Matter compatibility list covers the KS205, KS225, TS15 and TS25 switches, not the HS220 | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteThe HS220 user guide points to Samsung SmartThings under Work with Kasa, and the retail box carries the Works with SmartThings badge | |
| Power | ||
| 100-240V | 120VCatalog noteInput voltage 100-120VAC 60Hz | |
| No | YesCatalog noteDimmable CFL up to 150 W | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not recorded | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | 150W | |
| No | YesCatalog noteDimmable LED up to 150 W, using leading edge (TRIAC phase cut) dimming | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not recorded | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | 150W | |
| No | YesCatalog noteA neutral wire in the wall box is required, and the switch works in single pole wiring only | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteRated for 300W incandescent lighting | |
| 10A | 2.5ACatalog noteTP-Link's own model comparison lists the HS220 rating as 2.5A/120V | |
| 400W | 300W | |
| Safety Features | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
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