TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Light Switch: Voice Control w/Siri, Alexa & Google Home | UL Certified | Timer & Schedule | Easy Guided Install | Neutral Wire Required | Single Pole | Tapo S505(2-Pack)
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Introducing the TP-Link’s 1st Matter Smart Light Switch Tapo S505! With Matter certification, it’s compatible with all major smart home platforms – Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Enjoy smooth LAN control, Multi-Admin access, easy guided install, and voice control. Monitor and control from anywhere with advanced scheduling and timer options. Plus, trust in Tapo’s reliability and UL certification with a 2-year warranty. Input Voltage: 100 – 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 A.
Product Dimensions : 1.31 x 1.31 x 0.56 inches; 12.35 ounces
Item model number : Tapo S505(2-Pack)
Date First Available : July 18, 2023
Manufacturer : TP-Link
ASIN : B0CBNX6Q51
Best Sellers Rank: #1,564 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #18 in Electrical Light Switches
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【Matter: All-Round Compatibility】With Matter, users are no longer tied to specific platforms and works with all certified smart home platforms, such as Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings. You can control all your smart home devices from a single app, reducing the need for multiple apps for different devices.
【Matter: Smooth LAN Control】With Matter, all devices in your LAN communicate efficiently, even if your internet goes offline. A direct device-to-device interaction eliminates the need for a ‘forwarding’ device. For instance, a Matter switch or sensor can control a Matter bulb without any cloud service. Once set up, direct communication between Matter devices on your local network is easily achieved.
【Matter: Multi-Admin】Matter also allows you to control devices via multiple smart home systems at the same time through its Multi-Admin feature. That means you can turn on your lights from the SmartThings app on a Samsung smartphone, dim them by asking Alexa on an Amazon Echo speaker, and then turn them off from the Apple Home app on an iPad.
【App-Guided Install】The Tapo app guides you through step-by-step setup. Requires neutral wiring and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Consulting an electrician is recommended if you’re unfamiliar with electrical wiring.
【Voice Control】Enjoy the hands-free convenience of controlling the lights in your home with your voice via Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. Perfect for times when your hands are full or entering a dark room.
10 reviews for TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Light Switch: Voice Control w/Siri, Alexa & Google Home | UL Certified | Timer & Schedule | Easy Guided Install | Neutral Wire Required | Single Pole | Tapo S505(2-Pack)
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Seattle Techie –
TP-Link Quality Switch
I had started on my smart home journey many years ago and had initially used Belkin Wemo switches for my light fixtures. The Wemos never worked well, and I had switched them all out a number of years ago, replacing them with TP-Link Kasa switches, which have been trouble free and worked great with both Alexa and the Kasa app. I have 5 Kasa dimmer smart switches and I recently decided to add another one. In my search on Amazon I did find the Kasa switch but also saw that there was a newer model, which is this Tapo model. It looks to be the same as my Kasa switch, but also supported Matter.The Tapo switch looks and installs just like the older Kasa model. With installation, it’s straight forward, but key is having the neutral wiring as not all homes have them. You will also need to be a distinguish between the line and load wires (not important in older switches), so having a non-contact voltage tester would be helpful. The hardest part of the installation is tucking away the wires to get the switch to fit inside the wall box. The snap on cover plate gives the switch a nice clean look.With the switch installed, the next step is adding it to the app. It does not work with the old Kasa app, but the good news for me was that the Tapo app will work with my older Kasa smart devices. I downloaded the Tapo app and signed in with my TP-Link account, and it immediately populated all of my Kasa devices. Adding this switch was easy, just clicking on the “+” button and selecting the product. It found it right away and only took a few minutes. I have always liked the Kasa app and the Tapo app looks to be even better, as it’s intuitive, though I will need some time to try out the features. On my Alexa, I did unlink my Kasa skill and then linked the Tapo skill, though not sure if I really had to do that. Alexa found the Tapo switch right away and works as expected in controlling it.As Tapo supports Matter, I did also add it to Apple Home Kit. None of my older switches support Home Kit, so this is the only smart switch on Home Kit. To add to Home Kit, it just requires the QR code from the device, which I did not find in or on the box, so I initially thought it’s probably on the back of the switch, which didn’t make much sense to me. However, in looking at the device in the Tapo app, there was an option to show the QR code, so problem solved. Adding to Home Kit was also quick and easy once I had the QR code.I have over 2 dozen TP-Link smart devices in my home setup. All of them are in the Kasa line except for this new Tapo switch. I can attest to the quality of their devices and am happy that TP-Link is continuing to bring new functionality to their line.
leads_lee –
Reliable smart switch at a great price
Easy setup, solid performance, and very budget-friendly. The Matter integration works smoothly with my smart home system, and the switch feels well built. You really can’t beat the value at this price!
mark –
Works as an automated switch
I use these in conjunction with a Tapo motion light switch. I haven’t rules set in the Tapo app that turn the bathroom fan on (using this switch) for 5 minutes after the motion light turns off. The app also lets me run this routine during certain time periods. I can also run a fan based on Tapos Humidity, motion or door sensors using the apps rules or Alexa routines. I also have the switch set to run the fan for 5 minutes when pressed. The switch connects well to Alexa. Installation is easy but requires a neutral wire. There’s a lot of functionality for the price, especially if you get these on sale during Prime Day. Tapo has other switches that are dimmable.
M –
Looks OK, a little annoying to install, good price
I got this to replace my Feit Electric dimmer (the “DIM/WIFI” model). The Feit was better looking, and easier to install, but uses the Tuya app (basically suspected Chinese spyware which isn’t always compatible with different smart services) and wasn’t Matter-certified. I wanted Matter for better future-proofing. The Feit also did this annoying thing where it was lit up on the panel when off, a sort of standby mode, which wasn’t great if you wanted proper darkness. The devices are priced similarly.The TP-Link (Tapo) dimmer here isn’t quite as attractive as the Feit. It uses a weird UI where it looks like an always-on rocker that uses the “down” button for both on and off, has dimming buttons that go horizontal instead of vertical, and has a loud and cheap sound when pressed. This has been true of old TP-Link Kasa products, too. At least it doesn’t have branding on it, same as the Feit. Both have a removable, proprietary faceplate that looks fine and snaps on and off. I’m glad that the switch itself doesn’t light up in the dark, as with the Feit (the Tapo has an ever-so-faint WiFi signal circle that isn’t intrusive).Installing it was also worse than the Feit. The Feit has holes for wires to enter and lock down with screws. This TP-Link has jiggly, finicky little plates that the wires go under, and because the screws can come all the way out, the plates can, too, so you need to pay close attention. The Feit has holes for every wire needed, including extras, while the TP-Link requires (provided) wire nuts for both the Neutral and Ground. Both come with labels, and while the TP-Link labels are clearer they are also much larger and don’t stick well.The Feit has two screw options for attaching to the wall box, whether it’s small or large (I don’t know the standard measurements) and both are metal. The TP-Link has metal if you have a larger box, but plastic for smaller boxes. The smaller option does come with the option to adjust the screw side-to-side (the larger does not), which is useful if your box is not level. However, you need to be careful not to screw it in too hard, as the plastic is very soft and you can screw right through it. I think you could solve this with a couple of cheap metal washers, but it’s definitely a design flaw. It’s especially problematic if you’re relying on the screws to keep the device flush with the wall, which is typical of these devices because they take up much more space than non-smart dimmers and it gets crowded with the cables, necessitating pressure from the screws.My Google Home recognized the device right away (which was actually kind of annoying because I wanted to set up using Smartthings and the popup was intrusive). I was able to add it via Matter-over-WiFi and my Smartthings V2 hub, and it shows up in my linked Google Home. However, I did have to unlink Smartthings from Google Home, and then reauthorize it (“reconnect” alone did not work). This is a Matter problem, not really a TP-Link or Tapo problem. I had the same issue with my Tapo Matter smart outlet. Hopefully Matter fixes this in the future.Because this is Matter-over-WiFi, a Thread border hub isn’t needed, but I use a hub for tons of other things anyway. This is not a Thread device, so it won’t build out any Thread network, but it will still work with Matter if you’re OK putting it directly on the WiFi.So far, it’s working as it should. The switch works normally, and I haven’t had disconnects. I did have disconnects with the Tapo Matter smart outlet, and those were solved by downloading the Tapo app and upgrading the device firmware, so I did the same preemptively for this dimmer. It’s annoying that you have to download the Tapo app to get full functionality, but it’s basically standard fare for smart devices at the moment, at least until Matter gets its act together. I just download the proprietary apps, get what I need from them, and delete them, preferring my Smartthings setup for smartphone control, and my Google Home for voice control.This is a decent dimmer for the price, if you can live with how it looks and installs and the quirks of Matter in Dec 2023. If ever a Matter-over-Thread dimmer is released, and looks at all half-way decent, I’ll probably move to that. For now, this works and gets the Chinese spyware out of my house.
S.A. Clark –
Surpassed my install expectations, working well
Although the instructions for the smart app use could have been clearer and it would have helped if the QR codes had not been at the bottom of the box, the wiring diagram for install was good. The recognition of the switch by the Apple Home app worked seamlessly and the Home app led me through test of install (app made the network connection supplying password etc). Installation of my second switch took 20 minutes or less. I am using sunrise-sunset control (Home app option), working well. I had considered using light sensor bulbs, these switches are effective, provide more control options and are more economical. Could not be happier, with the function of the switch, integration with my Apple Home app (instructions call the app “Matter”) and designer look of the switch.
Amazon Customer –
Ce lot de deux interrupteurs intelligents Tapo Matter m’a vraiment impressionné par sa simplicité d’installation et sa compatibilité parfaite avec mon écosystème SmartThings. La configuration s’est faite en quelques minutes seulement, sans aucune complication. Depuis, ils fonctionnent sans faille : la réactivité est excellente et la connexion stable. Un produit fiable, bien conçu et idéal pour moderniser facilement son installation électrique. Je recommande à 100 %.
freddy valencia –
Muy bueno, se ve muy bonito. Luce y facilísimo de configurar
Christian –
Funciona muy bien con HomeKit y a su vez con Alexa, jamás he tenido un problema de desconexión y me agrada bastante el tacto que tiene y la vista que da, incluso tiene un led que está prendido cuando la luz está apagada y se apaga cuando se enciende la luz. lo único malo es que está pensado para los apagadores en USA, solo podrías poner uno xq ocupa toda la chalupa.
TheBirdNest –
I’m not an electrician, and I was quite intimidated by the thought of installing this in my apartment suite rental. I put off on buying this for that very reason and went with smart bulbs instead. After a little research on the internet, I started feeling more comfortable with the idea of installing these switches. Here’s what you need to know (from a non technical standpoint).Your home needs to have a neutral wire in the switch box for this to work. There is apparently a workaround for homes without a neutral wire, but I can’t advise on that. If your home is a newer build, it may already have neutral wires. Here’s how to know if you have neutral wires in tour light switch box:-Turn the breaker to your light switch off and confirm there is no power to the switch (by turning the switch on to confirm no lights come on and also with the use of a non contact voltage meter).-Unscrew the screws holding the switch cover, and then unscrew the switch itself to pull it out. If there are only two screws on your switch with wires attached, then this is the product for you.(NOTE: If there are three screws with electrical wire attached to your switch, this is NOT the Tapo product for you. This means you have a three-way switch and Tapo makes a separate product for that.)-Now look inside the switch box to find a small bundle of wires (two or three maybe) all twisted together with a wire nut on them. This will be the neutral wires you are going to add the Tapo neutral wire to. If you have this small bundle of wire, you are good to go.(The only other thing you should see inside the box is a bare copper wire. This may be screwed to the box itself or may just be resting inside the box. This is the ground wire.)If your light switch and box meet the conditions above, then this Tapo product is for you and an easy one to install.The Tapo switch has four wires coming out of it, all labeled on the back. The Tapo switch also comes with wire nuts so you can securely add the Tapo wires to the existing wires. I would recommend removing then adding one wire at a time, leaving all the other existing wires alone until ready to connect them. In other words, disconnect ONE of the wires from your old switch, leaving the other one still connected. Connect one of the Tapo black wires to this one and then put the wire nut on it and make sure it’s secure. Next, disconnect the other wire from your old switch and connect the second Tapo black wire to this. Cap it with a wire nut.(Note that it doesn’t matter which black wire attaches to which of the old switch wires. If one of your old switch wires has TWO wires together going to ONE screw, keep these wires together and simply add one of the black Tapo wires to these wires.)Next, connect Tapo’s white neutral wire to the bundle of neutral wires existing in your box. After adding the Tapo neutral wire and putting a wire nut on it and testing that it is secure, finally add the green Tapo ground wire to the ground wire in your box.Make sure no bare copper wire is showing (except for the ground wire obviously). Push everything back into the box and screw the new Tapo switch into the box where the old switch was. I would turn the breaker back on at this point to see if the switch works. Even before being paired with your network. The Tapo switch will still turn on and off the power to whatever it controls. If it works, put the Tapo cover on. It’s a snap-on cover. Very easy to put on.The last thing to do id add the switch to the Tapo app amd to your network. And now you’re ready to start using your new Tapo switch!
Darren –
Easy to setup and works well with Apple Home. would buy again