Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to share my recent success with setting up TP-Link HS100 smart switches. If you’re new to smart home tech like me, you might find this journey both exciting and a bit overwhelming. Let me walk you through my experience and hopefully help you avoid some common pitfalls.First, I started by installing Hass.io on my Raspberry Pi, following the official guide. It was smooth sailing until I got to the part where I needed to add my TP-Link switches. I configured the configuration.yaml file as instructed, but I was left wondering, Should there be a button created for these automatically or do I need to make a screen with buttons myself? I couldn’t find a clear answer, so I decided to dig deeper.After some research, I discovered that while Hass.io does create entities for each switch, you need to manually set up the UI to control them. This meant creating a custom dashboard using the configurator plugin. I found a helpful guide on the community forums that walked me through the process of adding buttons and automations. It was a bit technical, but breaking it down into smaller steps made it manageable.One thing I learned is the importance of checking the IP addresses of your devices. I made sure each switch was correctly assigned a static IP, which helped Hass.io recognize them consistently. I also realized that sometimes the switches might not show up immediately, so giving it a few minutes or restarting the service was necessary.Now that everything is up and running, I can control my lights and appliances with just a tap on my phone. It’s amazing how much easier it makes managing my home. I even set up a simple automation where the lights turn on when I open the front door in the evening. Little things like this make a big difference!If you’re just starting out, my advice is to take it one step at a time and don’t hesitate to ask for help. The community here is incredibly supportive, and there’s always someone willing to guide you through the process.I’m curious to hear how others have set up their smart switches. Did you face any unique challenges or find any cool automations to share? Let’s keep the conversation going!