TP-Link, Kasa, Tapo

Kasa Python

homebridge-kasa-python · v3.2.0

VerifiedLocal + cloudHomebridge 2.0

Adds TP-Link Kasa and Tapo plugs, power strips, wall switches, bulbs and light strips via python-kasa.

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What it says it supports

Brands

TP-Link
Kasa
Tapo

Devices it names

HS300 power strip
KP115 plug
KS240 fan/light dimmer switch
smart plugs
wall switches
bulbs
light strips

Shows up in Apple Home as from its README

What people report

Kasa and Tapo devices work through python-kasa; unlisted models need a fixture file from the user before maintainer adds support.

Works3
Partly works5

Device	Status	What they said	Source
Kasa H200 hub	Works	Did not work with tplink-smarthome; works with Kasa Python plugin Saved copy My HS220 are older so they work with the tplink-smarthome plugin. My newer H200 didn’t so now I’m using the Kasa Python plugin with no issues. I had issues with it in the last on a pi, but on Debian it’s been stable, whereas before on the pi it would crash every 36 hours or so, but I don’t know if it’s the new HB server or the if the plugin update. Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.	Reddit comment · 2026-02
Kasa smart plugs	Works	Python plugin is HB 2.0 ready; 2 users switched with solid results Saved copy I just switched to the python for this reason. Solid so far. Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.	Reddit comment · 2026-02
Kasa smart switches (newer revisions)	Works	Not seen by TPLink-Smarthome plugin; Kasa Python with credentials enabled fixes it, though slow Saved copy The KasaPython plugin with “enaable credentials “ checked and use your Kasa user and password. The new switches will now work. Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.	Reddit comment · 2025-10
Kasa LB100 v1 bulb	Partly works	Not discovered; no fixture, maintainer asked user for one; closed Saved copy Describe The Bug: Failed to add HomeKit device for: [Lamp] bulb LB100 https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/smart-bulb/lb100/ To Reproduce: Have a LB100 bulb plugged in, boot up homebridge, watch console Expected behavior: The LB100 bulb would be magically discovered :) Logs: [19/02/2025, 19:54:38] [KasaPython] Unknown device type: { sys_info: { alias: 'Lamp', brightness: 100, child_num: 0, device_id: '[REMOVED]', device_type: 'bulb', host: '192.168.4.39', hw_ver: '1.0', mac: [REMOVED] model: 'LB100', state: true, sw_ver: '1.8.11' }, feature_info: { brightness: true, color_temp: false, … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.	Issue #35 · 2025-02
Tapo L510E bulb (L510 Series fw 1.3.1)	Partly works	Unknown device type error; maintainer asked for fixture file; closed Saved copy @ZeliardM Application device info menu: Model: Tapo L510 Series Hardware Version: 1.0 Firmware Version: 1.3.1 I checked my order history and it says the model is L510E. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.	Issue #43 · 2025-03
Tapo L530EA bulb	Partly works	Same as L530E but newer TPAP encryption blocked fixture capture; issue closed Saved copy Type Feature Summary Please add support for Tapo L530EA. Thank you <3 Details The L530EA is hardware-identical to the already supported L530E. The "A" suffix simply denotes the Amazon-specific retail version (cooperation model). It uses the same communication protocol and features as the standard L530E. Environment (Required for Bugs) _No response_ Migration Strategy (Breaking Change Only) _No response_ Logs (If Relevant) [code] Additional Context _No response_ Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.	Issue #294 · 2026-04
TP-Link HS103 and EP40 switches	Partly works	Devices vanish or stop switching; restart plugin about every 3 days Saved copy Hi Folks, I have a bunch of TP\_Link HS103 and a couple of EP40's. Everything was running smoothly until recently. Now most of the switches don't show up in Apple Home or in the Homebridge accessory list. I am running Homebridge v1.11.1 on an M4 Mac mini. I am using the Homebridge Kasa Python plugin v2.9.1. All the switches work properly in the Kasa and Tapo apps on both my iPhone and on the Mac (Yes, you can run those apps on apple silicon Macs). When they started to fail, the switches would appear to be working properly in the Home app, but the devices would not actually switch on/off. I … Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.	Reddit thread · 2025-12
TP-Link Kasa devices (38 on network, manual discovery)	Partly works	One offline device made all unresponsive; beta fix offered Saved copy Describe The Bug: I love this plugin! Thank you for all the work on it. I have 38 Kasa devices on my network. Today I had to take one offline (plug that controls the attic fan). When I did, all devices became unresponsive. I use manual discovery if that matters. I had to restart Homebridge to get things working again. To Reproduce: Take one device offline and all Kasa devices become unresponsive. Expected behavior: It would be best if the plugin just ignored that the device was offline and moved on to the next device then picked up the unresponsive device in the next poll. Logs: … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.	Issue #39 · 2025-03

Gathered from the plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki and docs, and from r/homebridge. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.

How it connects

Local + cloud

Local network discovery via python-kasa; Kasa/Tapo cloud credentials for newer devices

You’ll need

Python 3.11-3.13
Node 20, 22 or 24
Kasa/Tapo credentials for newer devices

Compatibility

Verified by Homebridge	Yes
Homebridge versions	^1.8.0 \|\| ^2.0.0-beta.0
Homebridge 2.0	Yes
Node.js	^20 \|\| ^22 \|\| ^24
Settings in Homebridge UI	Yes
Matter	No
Platform name	KasaPython
License	MIT

Community signals

Downloads a week	121
Downloads a month	1,250
GitHub stars	48
Open issues	6
Closed issues	107
Discussions	6
Last code push	2026-10-16
Latest version	3.2.0 (2026-03-23)
First published	2024-07-20
Releases	168

In ReReHome

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

Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.