TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP115

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TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP115
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP115
   Category: Smart Plug • Model / Gen: 115 KP115
   Release Date: 2018-09-13 • Status: In sale
   Classification Date: 2025-10-13 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering None πŸ”— Proof Enclosed hardware design with no public reports of physical tampering.
Known vulnerabilities Rare https://www.tp-link.com/support/security-advisories/ πŸ”— Proof Occasional low-risk vulnerabilities fixed by TP-Link through firmware updates.
Prior attacks None πŸ”— Proof No known large-scale attacks targeting this device.
Updatability Very common πŸ”— Proof Supports manual and automatic firmware updates via the Kasa App.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Partial [https://www.kasa smart.com/integrations/(https://www.kasa smart.com/integrations/) πŸ”— Proof] Integrates with major voice assistants and automation platforms via APIs.
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption https://www.tp-link.com/security/ πŸ”— Proof Data transmission between the plug and Kasa servers uses encryption.
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof Stores basic settings locally; no user data stored on the device.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Basic πŸ”— Proof Managed via Kasa Account with basic registration and device binding.
Authentication Secure πŸ”— Proof Uses account password and device-specific pairing codes for authentication.
Brute-force protection Basic πŸ”— Proof Limits failed login attempts on the Kasa Account to prevent brute-force attacks.
Event logging Access event logged πŸ”— Proof Logs power state changes and device access in the Kasa App.
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements πŸ”— Proof Kasa Account password must include uppercase/lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App Custom embedded system (Companion App: Kasa Smart App)
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: • GPU:
Memory & Storage Memory: • Storage:
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: • Power: • Charging:
Display & Camera Display: • Camera:
Sound & Connectivity Sound: • Connectivity:
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.7 x 1.1 inches • Mass: Approx. 2.8 oz