TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini (EP25)
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Kasa Smart Plug Mini
Brand: TP-Link (Parent: TP-Link Systems Inc.) Category: Smart Plug • Model / Gen: EP25 series EP25 Release Date: 2021-06-15 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | π Proof | Sealed consumer device; physical tampering possible but uncommon. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | π Proof | Occasional CVEs patched via firmware. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | π Proof | No widespread targeted attacks; some research PoCs exist. |
| Updatability | Very common | π Proof | Automatic firmware updates via Kasa app. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | π Proof | Integrates with Alexa, Google Assistant via cloud APIs. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | π Proof | TLS for cloud; local Wi-Fi communication secured. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | π Proof | Cloud-stored schedule and usage data encrypted. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | π Proof | Kasa account with single-user profile; limited multi-user. |
| Authentication | Secure | π Proof | Account-based authentication; device pairing via app. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | π Proof | Account-level rate limiting. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | π Proof | Basic device activity logs in app. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | π Proof | Kasa account password can be changed. |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | Proprietary embedded (Companion App: Kasa Smart (Android/iOS)) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: Not publicly specified • GPU: N/A |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: Not publicly specified • Storage: Not publicly specified |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: N/A (AC powered) • Power: 120V AC • Charging: N/A |
| Display & Camera | Display: N/A • Camera: None |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: None • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.5 x 1.5 in • Mass: 0.2 lb |