# Hardwired Smart Home Outlets The Kasa KP200 Smart WiFi Outlet Allows for Seamless Control By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wifi-outlet References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/tp-link-kasa-kp200-smart-wifi-outlet-works-with-alexa-google-and-cortana.htm) & [amzn.to](https://amzn.to/2DyUjDL) Smart home products are only gaining popularity amongst consumers looking to upgrade their living space with cost-effective solutions, which is seeing brands respond with options like the Kasa KP200 smart WiFi outlet. Engineered to be hardwired into existing electrical boxes, the outlet will immediately go to work providing [hub-free connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-wall-display-x2i) to each socket individually. Users can manually control the connectivity of each solution, set up a schedule or even control it with their voice using Google Assistant, [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet) Alexa and [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smart-monitor-m8) Cortana connectivity. The Kasa KP200 smart WiFi outlet features a manual on/off button to let users easily control the functionality of the outlet according to their needs or preferences. The solution can be installed quickly and features a low-cost profile that makes it perfect for a la carte integration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Home Products:** The growing popularity of smart home products opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to develop more cost-effective and seamless solutions. - **Hub-free Connectivity:** The demand for hub-free connectivity in smart home products provides an opportunity for brands to create more convenient and user-friendly experiences for consumers. - **Voice Control Integration:** The integration of voice control with smart home products allows for disruptive innovation in creating more intelligent and hands-free solutions for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry can take advantage of the trend of smart home products to offer improved solutions with enhanced features and capabilities. - **Electrical Manufacturing:** Electrical manufacturing companies have an opportunity to produce and distribute hardwired smart home outlets to cater to the increasing demand in the market. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The artificial intelligence industry can utilize the trend of voice control integration to enhance the capabilities of smart home products and create more intuitive user experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy-Monitoring Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet.md) - [Energy-Saving Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-outlet-h2.md) - [Aftermarket Smart Home Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-tapo-p125m.md) - [Surge Protector Outlet Extendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender.md) - [Smart Home Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet-1.md) - [Smart Rgb Power Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisoutlet-aura.md) - [Aftermarket Home Automation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-automation-switch.md) - [Smart Home Plug Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-and-switch.md) - [Connected Weatherproof Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ge-cync-outdoor-plug.md)