# \[BUG\] TP-Link Kasa devices get "rate limited" error every day **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps\ **Created:** [January 4, 2022, 7:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760 "2022-01-04T07:38:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/82 "2024-04-03T00:57:44Z")
> [@Jared\_Jacobsmeyer](#): > > I wish they all worked locally with Homey. Reading is more useful than wishing 😉😉 Only I didn’t check _which_ models are supported. So pls follow the link to see: > [@Dijker](#): > > Please use the community app on a Homey Pro for local connections > > > [@](#): > > > > [TP-Link Smart KASA Devices (KASA non cloud - LAN control only)](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-tp-link-smart-devices-kasa-central-topic/1045) ---
**Author:** ![Jared\_Jacobsmeyer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jared_jacobsmeyer/32/105010_2.png) [@Jared\_Jacobsmeyer](https://community.homey.app/u/Jared_Jacobsmeyer)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/83 "2024-04-03T01:02:53Z")
I actually use that app. But it does not support all my Kasa devices. But thanks for your input 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/84 "2024-04-03T01:04:02Z")
Thats a bummer, sorry. ---
**Author:** ![incog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/incog/32/110193_2.png) [@incog](https://community.homey.app/u/incog)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/85 "2024-04-03T23:58:50Z")
I used to use that app as well, but the firmware updates on my bulbs and the app no longer works. ---
**Author:** ![ptax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ptax/32/83352_2.png) [@ptax](https://community.homey.app/u/ptax)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/86 "2024-04-26T21:33:13Z")
Any updates on this? ---
**Author:** ![German\_Lettieri](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/german_lettieri/32/83144_2.png) [@German\_Lettieri](https://community.homey.app/u/German_Lettieri)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/87 "2024-04-26T21:57:03Z")
No news and it looks, based on the original date, it will not be a solution. I decided to return the product to Amazon and if they solve it, I will but it again ---
**Author:** ![Doekse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/doekse/32/109415_2.png) [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/88 "2024-04-26T22:42:16Z")
I do have an update! We’ve had a call with the development team at TP-Link and I can give the TDLR; The TP-Link Kasa API currently relies on polling to retrieve updates from devices, meaning Homey must periodically check with TP-Link to get the status of your devices. While this method works, it leads to significant, often unnecessary, network traffic since Homey continues to poll for updates regardless of whether device statuses have changed. We have previously suggested to TP-Link that implementing webhooks would be a more efficient approach, where TP-Link would actively notify Homey whenever there’s a status change in a device. Additionally, TP-Link has introduced their Tapo line of devices, which operates on a different API. We’ve now launched an official Tapo App and are encountering the same ‘_rate limit_’ issues, despite assurances that this new API would prevent such problems. In our meeting today, TP-Link announced their plan to offer a webhook-based API for their Tapo devices. This API will also support the older Kasa devices. However, before we can provide a definitive solution, our team needs to review this new API. After that, we will need to rewrite both the Tapo and Kasa Apps to utilize this updated approach. It appears that TP-Link initially underestimated the impact our requirements would have on their API and is now actively seeking a solution. Please be assured that we are doing everything within our power to resolve this issue efficiently. TP-Link’s cooperation, however, has been less than optimal in facilitating this process 😅 ---
**Author:** ![cscottbrown](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cscottbrown/32/142026_2.png) [@cscottbrown](https://community.homey.app/u/cscottbrown)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/89 "2024-04-30T20:56:04Z")
I’m very happy to see that this is being worked on so diligently! ---
**Author:** ![incog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/incog/32/110193_2.png) [@incog](https://community.homey.app/u/incog)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/90 "2024-05-20T10:44:24Z")
I was able to turn 2 lights on and off about 10 times in a row and didn’t get the rate limit messages - seems pretty good to me Not sure if there have been any further changes? ---
**Author:** ![incog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/incog/32/110193_2.png) [@incog](https://community.homey.app/u/incog)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 10:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/91 "2024-06-04T10:14:45Z")
Has been pretty good up until about a week ago, seems to be mostly getting the rate limited again now 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Doekse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/doekse/32/109415_2.png) [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/92 "2024-06-04T12:33:31Z")
Could be that TP-Link has put the limits back in place, I unfortunately haven’t heard back from TP-Link in regards to the API. We are planning to transfer the Tapo App to the new webhook based API soon so hopefully that will also bring some good news for Kasa 🤞 ---
**Author:** ![Jamie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jamie/32/5274_2.png) [@Jamie](https://community.homey.app/u/Jamie)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/93 "2024-06-05T00:31:11Z")
I still get this error very regular 2024-06-05 10:06:10.678 [xavier] [INFO] Red Wine Fridge is now available 2024-06-05 10:16:09.046 [xavier] [INFO] Red Wine Fridge is no longer available [Rate Limited] It lasted 10 minutes after becoming available again before it was rate limited again. Or in the last 6 hours (for a single device) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/a/4/a413cdeee12b2389409e49052fc73bf03685141d.jpeg) You can see from the times - its **very** predictable I would guess related to polling. ---
**Author:** ![deejayreissue](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/deejayreissue/32/81912_2.png) [@deejayreissue](https://community.homey.app/u/deejayreissue)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/94 "2024-07-21T21:27:24Z")
Starting to happen to me but luckily I only have two plugs. Looks like I’ll be throwing them in the bin as I cant see it being resolved if people have been talking about it for two years and its still happening. ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_Turrisi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/steven_turrisi/32/116610_2.png) [@Steven\_Turrisi](https://community.homey.app/u/Steven_Turrisi)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2024, 9:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/95 "2024-10-15T09:40:48Z")
@Doekse I can confirm this issue is not fixed I have several power surge HS300 Kasa smart tp links and a few individual plugs It’s about 8 in total and probably 60+ items plugged into them I get random rate limits and need to relogin in honey when I see the red triangle then it goes away, but randomly will come back sometimes with no real understanding of why, see screenshot ![IMG_4719](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/3/3/339fb70801213811b97146a715b2c50c751b4675.png) ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_Turrisi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/steven_turrisi/32/116610_2.png) [@Steven\_Turrisi](https://community.homey.app/u/Steven_Turrisi)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/96 "2024-10-15T09:42:09Z")
![IMG_4720](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/2/6/263256b289157d3501f98e2662e1249c31a08a9e.jpeg) Clicking try to repair usually resolves but doing this hourly or daily on many devices forcing my flows to stop working is really getting irritating ---
**Author:** ![Doekse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/doekse/32/109415_2.png) [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/97 "2024-10-15T09:47:21Z")
The issues with TP-Link remain unresolved. Despite extensive communication, TP-Link has stopped responding to our inquiries and doesn’t seem willing to address the problems. I’ll explore whether LG has any additional contacts at TP-Link who can assist in resolving this. ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_Turrisi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/steven_turrisi/32/116610_2.png) [@Steven\_Turrisi](https://community.homey.app/u/Steven_Turrisi)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2024, 9:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/98 "2024-10-15T09:49:30Z")
Thank you, it is not really fair to list these devices as compatible if they are not functioning correctly, I’ve invested quite a bit because it is compatible with homey only to have this happen Either delist them or resolve it but something needs to be done here , homey pro is way too expensive of a device to deal with this nonsense ---
**Author:** ![Doekse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/doekse/32/109415_2.png) [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/99 "2024-10-15T09:55:45Z")
If these issues persist, we are seriously considering delisting their apps until they are resolved. The downside, of course, is that all current users would lose access to their devices. For now, we will at least remove their products from all of our Best Buy Guides, as we can no longer recommend them in good conscience. Anyways; thanks for your input! 🙌 ---
**Author:** ![Sharkys](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sharkys/32/54029_2.png) [@Sharkys](https://community.homey.app/u/Sharkys)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2024, 11:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/100 "2024-10-15T11:52:18Z")
You can still try your luck with alternative, which do not rely on the TPLink Cloud - [TP-Link KASA LAN App for Homey | Homey](https://homey.app/en-us/app/nu.baretta.tplink/TP-Link-KASA-LAN/), HS300 is supported. But bear in mind, current support is rather limited and also I do not own those devices and it’s depending on TPLINK Smarthome API, which did not receive much updates… ---
**Author:** ![BananOve](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bananove/32/17296_2.png) [@BananOve](https://community.homey.app/u/BananOve)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/bug-tp-link-kasa-devices-get-rate-limited-error-every-day/57760/101 "2024-11-26T17:44:03Z")
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