python-kasa VS LIFX-Control-Panel

I bought a [Kasa Smart Plug](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LN3C7WK). It has an API for reporting energy usage. Luckily there was already a [library](https://github.com/python-kasa/python-kasa) for calling this API. I wrote a small console app that checks energy usage and when I detect a drop, I know that the dryer is done.

This is my second attempt at solving this problem. In the first incarnation, I attempted to do audio recognition for the sound that the dryer makes when its done, but I just couldn't get it to work well. The sound was too short to generate a good signature.

It looks like the easiest way is probably this python library: https://github.com/python-kasa/python-kasa

The TPLink Kasa stuff has a very robust Python library if you can install Python on that computer. https://github.com/python-kasa/python-kasa

I don't know kasa smart plugs but this library seems like a good starting point. Just write a little python script (on, sleep(60), off) and you're good to go. When you want to fully automate things use a simple Webserver on your Pi and open a link when clicking the notification . The Webserver runs your script. Done. Probably can be done simpler but I don't know any of the components involved.

you can use https://github.com/python-kasa/python-kasa to set them up without the app, if you want. then they can be thrown on a wifi guest network without internet if you desire.

https://github.com/python-kasa/python-kasa should allow you to set up offline

I have a different Kasa model, and the mobile app seems to need internet access and a login… got get around that, I wrote a small python program using: https://github.com/python-kasa/python-kasa

I use this from my PC to control my lights: https://github.com/samclane/LIFX-Control-Panel . There are likely Mac equivalents that exist.

If you have a Windows computer, you could try LIFX Control Panel (unofficial but safe):

I have a LIFX Z strip and use this: https://github.com/samclane/LIFX-Control-Panel to sync the color.

I’m using a LIFX light strip to light up my MAME cabinet marquee. I installed LIFX-Control-Panel to change color based on what’s on the screen, but it’s buggy (crashes on startup sometimes) and I have to configure it each time the machine boots up.

The Windows app has not been updated in a while, as it happens there are no plans to update it in the near future. However in lieu of further updates one of our enthusiasts has created this alternative App: https://github.com/samclane/LIFX-Control-Panel