TP Link Tappo Wi-Fi Smart Plug

IOS 8.0 or Higher and Android 4.1 or Higher

es, you can plug a power strip into a TP-Link Smart Plug and turn it on/off via the Kasa app or voice command with Amazon Echo/Google Assistant. The total draw and wattage of devices plugged into the power strip should be within the rated amperage and wattage of the Smart Plug.

Possibly it does. Due to the design of the Smart Plug, it is recommended to place it in the top outlet so that the bottom one is usable.

Yes, Alexa has a built in timer function that will perform the action desired after telling it to wait an “x” amount of time.

1. Before you start please make sure Remote Control is enabled on your Kasa APP.
2. Open the Kasa App and signed into your account. If you don’t have an account yet, please register for one. 
3. Connect all your devices to home network. Please make sure all devices are working via Remote Control.
4. Open Amazon Alexa App, tap on the "Home" icon in bottom right corner. Then click the "+" icon in upper right corner and select "Add Device".
5. Tap on "ENABLE TO USE", type in your Kasa account and password and then click "Authorize". After authorized successfully, the App will remind that "TP-LINK Kasa has been successfully linked". Tap "Done".
6. Tap on "DISCOVER DEVICES" or use voice command "Alexa, discover devices". Alexa will scan and show the devices bound to your Kasa account.
7. You have now completed the setup process. You can select the device types and view what devices are discovered by Alexa.

No smart bulbs are not needed. The switch will control whatever is on the circuit that it's installed on, and Alexa will provide voice control for that device.