Support for HS220 wall dimmer switch

[dmcentire]

Hi, I was wondering if there were any plans to support this wall dimmer switch via the plugin? I have two options under actions: smartplug and smartbulb. This device shows up under smartplug.

Here's what I have for actions for the switch (no dimming):





Here's the debug info for it if that's helpful:

outlets : System.Collections.Generic.List`1[HSPI_TPLinkSmartHome.Devices.TPLinkSmartPlug+child_outlet]
monthStat : GetPropValue(monthStat) not valid/found
dayStat : GetPropValue(dayStat) not valid/found
current : -1
voltage : -1
power : -1
total : -1
PoweredOn : False
LedOn : False
PoweredOnSince : 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
Features : TIM
NumberOfChildOutlets : 0
CurrentOutlet : 00
OnlineStatusChanged : False
isOnline : True
IsOn : False
Hostname : 10.245.10.12
Port : 9999
MessageCache : HSPI_TPLinkSmartHome.Messaging.TimeGatedMessageCache
SoftwareVersion : 1.5.5 Build 180717 Rel.155202
HardwareVersion : 1.0
Type : IOT.SMARTPLUGSWITCH
Model : HS220(US)
DevName : Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer
Alias : Backyard cafe lights dimmer
CurrentTime : 8/3/2020 12:52:13 PM
Failure to Connect Count : 0


It's only $20 on amazon so it's a good deal for a wall dimmer if it works out. Thanks!

[jasv]

The plugin takes the capabilities from interrogating the device. Does the "on/off" work? I do have a dimmer and I will take a look and see if there is more info I need.

[dmcentire]

Actually this might be a clue -- when I added the device via the "broadcast discover TPLink devices" button it only had on/off capabilities. Under the status/graphics page I manually added the one range called "_Dim", as seen here.


Maybe that was part of the culprit? Ignore the "offline" as I didn't fully install it yet until I sort out the dimming.

[dmcentire]

Hi, have you had a chance to try out your dimmer?

[DavidG]

I have just added the plugin. All devices show up as on/off only despite being dimmable when controlled directly from Kasa. Did I miss something in the setup?

If I go into the TPLinkSmartHome tab and hit the button to get details, I see that the parameter IsDimmable : True is set as expected. But the device does not show a slider or other means to dim the bulbs.

Maybe this is related to the issue the OP is discussing?

[LazyAdmin]

I am glad I searched for the forum for the HS220. I was about to buy a dozen for a new house, but if the plugin doesnt support them I will look elsewhere. Is there any update on the fix?

[jasv]

TPLink changed their protocol with the HS220 and I couldn't figure out the encryption. At the time there wasn't anyone with a solution but I have seen a lot of discussion on it lately. I will try to take a look in the few days if but it may take longer.

[will.i.am]

I have a couple hs220 and several hs200. The hs200 all appear as type smartplug. The hs220 appear as type unknown. All of them have just on/off buttons. None of them work via Homeseer. I am able to control them with Alexa. Disappointing.

[will.i.am]

I did some more experimenting. Disabled and re-enabled the plugin and now the HS200s will turn on/off in homeseer. The HS220s still don't work.

[dmcentire]

I guess I'll give up on the HS220 dimmer functions and swap them out for zigbee alternatives since it looks like this won't work.

Thanks for looking into it anyway!

[jasv]

I haven't had much time because of work/school and my workload won't be better until Mid dec. It is possible that someone has figured out the new protrocol by now but I won't be able to take a look until then. Sorry it didn't work out.