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TP-Link

Tapo S500D Smart Switch

Switches · Lighting

Requested

1 report: 1 asks for support.

Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: TP-Link Tapo.

What people report

PluginStatusWhat they saidConnectsSource
TP-Link Tapo
homebridge-tp-link-tapo
RequestedRegisters as unknown type SMART.TAPOSWITCH; asked for support
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Describe The Bug Tapo switches are currently unsupported. Homebridge shows an error log `[9/4/2023, 7:24:24 PM] [TPLink Tapo Platform] Failed to register accessory "Bedroom light" of type "Unknown" (SMART.TAPOSWITCH)` Expected behavior Please add support to Tapo switches. Thanks! Logs [code] Plugin Config [code] Plugin Version v3.3.0 Homebridge Version v1.6.1 Node.js Version v18.16.0 NPM Version v9.5.1 Operating System ubuntu

Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.

LocalIssue #53 · 2023-09

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In ReReHome

Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

BrandTP-Link
ModelS500D
CategorySwitches

Also reported as

  • Tapo S500D smart switch