Schedule Not Working
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug / Smart Switch
Severity: MinorWhat Does This Error Mean?
Kasa schedules that do not fire are usually caused by the device being offline at the scheduled time, the wrong time zone set in the Kasa app, or the schedule being enabled but the device not having synced the latest schedule. Check the device is online and verify the time zone in app settings.
Affected Models
- Kasa EP25 Smart Plug
- Kasa EP40 Outdoor Plug
- Kasa KP115 Smart Plug
- Kasa HS200 Smart Switch
- Kasa HS220 Smart Dimmer
Common Causes
- Device offline at scheduled time — cannot execute the automation
- Wrong time zone set in Kasa app — schedule fires at the wrong time
- Schedule not synced to the device after editing
- Schedule set for specific days only — the scheduled day was not selected
- Device power was cut and schedule memory was not restored
How to Fix It
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Verify the device is online.
Schedules run on the device itself, not in the cloud. However, the device must have been online recently to receive any schedule updates. In the Kasa app, confirm the device shows as online (not greyed out) before the scheduled time.
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Check the time zone setting in the Kasa app.
Open the Kasa app > Account (bottom right) > Settings > Time Zone. Confirm the time zone matches your actual location. An incorrect time zone causes all schedules to fire at the wrong time — for example, a schedule set for 7:00 AM may actually fire at 2:00 AM if the time zone is wrong.
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Review the schedule days setting.
In the Kasa app, tap the device > Schedules > tap the schedule. Confirm the correct days are ticked. A schedule set for weekdays only will not fire on Saturday or Sunday. Also confirm the schedule is toggled ON — the toggle must be green/blue to be active.
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Delete and recreate the schedule.
Sometimes a schedule fails to sync correctly to the device after editing. Delete the existing schedule and create a new one from scratch. After saving the new schedule, ensure the device is online — the app syncs the schedule to the device within a few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Kasa schedule work if the internet is down?
Yes — Kasa schedules are stored locally on the device. Once a schedule is synced to the device, it will execute even if the internet is down or the Kasa cloud is unavailable. The schedule was synced at the time you saved it, so as long as the device was online when you created or last edited the schedule, it will run independently.
My Kasa sunrise/sunset schedule is off by an hour — why?
Sunrise and sunset schedules require the correct location to be set in the Kasa app. Go to Account > Settings > Location and confirm the location is accurate. Also check that the time zone is set correctly. An error of exactly one hour usually indicates a daylight saving time mismatch — ensure the time zone is set with the correct DST offset.