How to Setup TP-Link Smart Switch / Smart Plug with an AWS IoT Button

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Channel: Caroline Dunn · 2017 · Travel & Events

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Control your TP-Link Smart Plug and TP-Link Smart Switches with an AWS IoT Button. In this video, I'll show you how to connect a TP-Link Smart Plug and TP-Link Smart Switch to an AWS IoT Button.

For the project, you'll need:
AWS IoT Button - https://amzn.to/2PZbIdX (please do not discard the box)
TP-LINK Smart Plug - http://amzn.to/2gz7iHJ
TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch - http://amzn.to/2nzsrJr
AWS Account - https://aws.amazon.com/ (you'll need a credit card to create an account)
IFTTT Account - http://ifttt.com/ (free to create)
Source Code - https://www.hackster.io/blankalpha/aws-iot-button-ifttt-s-maker-channel-476bd9
Mobile device to download and install the AWS IoT Mobile app - https://aws.amazon.com/iotbutton/getting-started/
Computer with Internet access (Windows or Mac)

This is NOT a paid endorsement. I purchased the AWS IoT Button with my own funds.

How to setup TP-Link Plug - https://youtu.be/GY0iqCD4tj0
How to setup TP-Link Switch - https://youtu.be/6n6O9j9KtdA

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