TP-Link Tapo
Tapo WiFi devices
Switches · Lighting
Partly worksCloud
1 report: 1 says it partly works.
Reported with 1 integration: TP-Link Smart Home.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Smart Home | Partly works Cloud | Cloud auth needed once; control local afterwardSaved copyIMHO WiFi is the worst choice for IoT. It's bad for battery life, causes congestion on WiFi, and enables all sorts of irritating problems by providing internet access. Tapo, for example, appears to require authorization via the cloud (though control is local once authorized). If they ever shut down that cloud auth service, any devices you factory reset for some reason are now paperweights. My preference is Z-Wave. It works on a different spectrum entirely from WiFi, has excellent range, and has very clear branding around features (security classifications, protocol revisions, smart start, … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2024-12 |
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In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | TP-Link Tapo |
|---|---|
| Category | Switches |
