Two versions of TP-Link to Smart Things Integraion now exist:
a. Cloud-Based TP-Link to Smart Things Integraion: This new version that relies on the TP-Link Kasa cloud. Attributes:
Reliant on TP-Link cloud (and the continued availabilty of same).
Must have TP-Link account.
Simpler setup. Install Service Manager and applicable device handlers. Runs service Manager.
b. Hub-Based TP-Link to Smart Things Integraion: The previous Hub-based version that requires an always on Hub device (bridge). Attributes:
Requires user-configured (PC, Android, Raspberry) Hub with node.js and server script.
Does not require a token captured from the TP-Link cloud.
Manual device installation and setting static IP addresses.
a. A valid TP-Link Kasa account (must have login name and password.
b. TP-Link devices installed and in 'Remote Control' mode (done in Kasa App)
Caveate: The author is not associated with the company TP-Link except as an owner/consumer of their products. All date used to create thes applets was garnered from public-domain data.
Installation instruction can be found:
a. Top-level in the document 'Cloud TP-Link to SmartThing Installation.pdf'.
b. In the README.md file in the 'Service Manager' and 'Device Handlers' folders.
Objectives of Cloud Beta. Consider closed. Currently at 25 days on same token. Will continue to capture and correct errors on final release.
HS100, Hs105, HS110, HS200 - (Cloud)TP-Link_HS_Series.groovy
LB100, LB110, LB200 - (Cloud)TP-Link_LB100_110.groovy
LB120 - (Cloud)TP-Link_LB120.groovy
LB130, LB230 - (Cloud)TP-Link_LB130.groovy
ENERGY MONITOR VARIANTS
HS110 with energy monitor functions - (Cloud)TP-Link_HS110_Emeter.groovy
LB110 with energy monitor functions - (Cloud)TP-Link_LB110_Emeter.groovy
LB120 with energy monitor functions - (Cloud)TP-Link_LB120_Emeter.groovy
LB130, LB230 with energy monitor functions - (Cloud)TP-Link_LB130_Emeter.groovy
Files:
Service Manager. The installation and communications application.
Device Handlers. All SmartThings device handlers. Names are clear as to device applicability.
Documentation. Design Notes, and Interface description, TP-Link Cloud Error Codes.