The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 has this cool energy monitoring feature that tracks how much power your connected devices are using, pretty much in real-time. From what we've found, people generally think it's pretty accurate and reliable.

It's handy if you're trying to keep an eye on your energy usage or spot which devices are guzzling up electricity.

The manufacturer lists that it updates the data frequently, so you can see the power usage almost instantly through the Kasa Smart app. This can be super useful if you're managing energy more closely or just curious about how much juice your devices are using.

From what we’ve seen, most folks find the energy monitoring feature to be quite spot-on. They say the app's readings are close to what they get from their traditional energy meters or other devices.

Some have even found that it helped them pinpoint which gadgets were using more power than they thought, allowing them to cut down on energy costs.

That said, there are a few reports of slight discrepancies in the power readings, but these seem to be pretty rare. Overall, if you need a smart power strip and like the idea of energy monitoring, the Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 seems like a reliable pick.

The Kasa HS300 power strip has a surge protection rating of 500 volts, according to the manufacturer's product description. It's ETL certified, so it meets North American safety standards, which is reassuring if you’re worried about power surges, especially during storms or unexpected power spikes.

Our research suggests that while the power strip will keep working even if its surge protection circuits wear out, it’s a good idea to look into a surge protector that cuts off power when protection stops, particularly if you live somewhere with frequent surges.

According to our findings, people generally find the surge protection on the Kasa HS300 reliable and feel more secure about protecting their sensitive electronics.

So if you’re after a power strip that balances smart features with solid surge protection, this one seems like a good pick.

No, the Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 doesn't work with Apple HomeKit.

According to the manufacturer's description, it's mainly compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Microsoft Cortana.

So, you won't be able to control it using Apple's Siri.

If Apple HomeKit integration is really important to you, you might want to look at other options that clearly state they're HomeKit-compatible.